"None of this sounds romantic".
Man, I wish my girlfriend would go for a plan like this. I've been to a few weddings and have watched the bride and groom. They are working harder than anyone in the room at the reception. Shaking hands and kissing babies.
Your plan seems more intimate and relaxing. An actual celebration.
Besides the weirdness in the magistrates office of random witnesses dressed in sandals - it was great. What would also be nice would be a picnic wedding, with a grill and some decent wine :)
I have a similar vision, but I don't think I could convince my girlfriend.