[jriera]

That is the main issue with a Green Card!!

The Green Card is not a 'reentry permit' but rather a resident card, these days if you are away for more than 6 months you will be 'questioned' by ICE and you have a good chance to go thru the revocation process (my mother in law is going thru this right now)

My recommendation will be to start the Green Card process as soon you two get married (the interview is kind of funny) and stay put until she has the Green Card, if you need to travel there is always Las Vegas!!!