I think you need to decide whether or not you want a formal look, relaxed cottage look and how much time you are going to devote to your plants. Rule of thumb is that flowers take twice as much care as shrubs. Having said all that, I personally would use white as the main flowering color and...
I like your idea very much! I am an ordained minister with the Universal Life Church and they have a directory of ministers for each state. You could find someone local that could marry you!!
As for wedding garb for a hiking wedding, why not a white baseball cap with bling and a short veil...
certification test? I am earning a masters in education with a concentration in reading online. (All the courses are reading courses.) The program will not give me endorsement or certification, just the masters degree. When I'm finished with the program, can I take a test to become endorsed...