My nervousness waned after the paper was signed by the Judge saying that my husband and I are legally married...
Both my husband and I told everyone right after we got married.  My mother said she "knew I was up to something funny"...  My father was sad that he didn't walk me down an aisle...  But they got what they wanted at my formal wedding ceremony.
And your husband is right, you will have to learn how to be married together.  Never forget how you feel when things are said and/or done.  If you always say, when you do/say this to me--I FEEL LIKE...  Then communication is always in the picture...
And remember, YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND ARE DOING WHAT YOU ALL WANT TO DO!!! And ultimately, it is upto you and your husband--NO BODY ELSE--a Man must leave is family and cleave unto his wife so that they can become ONE flesh...
A secret marriage vow is never broken... 
