Folks, I need some help in reference to the US embassy (in Nigeria) requirement for spousal green card. Here is a little background info on my situation. US citizen, recently did my traditional wedding, and intend to take the wifey on a honeymoon to the US. My church wedding will be taking place in January next year.

Now here are my question/s:
By the US embassy's or INS's definition, would my traditional wedding or my upcoming church wedding constitute a marriage?

Secondly, if I want my wife to be in the USA by say February 2012, when do I need to start the application
process?

Heads-up or any other info from anyone who has been in this situation will also be highly
appreciated.

Thanks