Yes, I could, but this isn't an issue of a witness. I have been telling everyone exactly what you've said for the longest time with no success and it is not my wedding so unfortunately I don't have much of a say. In any case, it's just their preference to have verses read, they know that it is not necessary. My mom said she would do it but she's not a good public speaker and no one we know will agree to do the ceremony without an ounce of Arabic or tradition. In short, yes we can do it on our own but we would prefer for a number of reasons for someone else to do it, and we know it is not necessary. -HappilyNeverAfter Then just do it in traditional Arabic way if it is the only path to make everyone happy. Besides having such a wedding will not anger God in any way in my opinion.