Justin & Hailey Bieber's wedding ceremony is for God, says Stephen Baldwin

Justin and Hailey Bieber want the celebration of their marriage to be a religious affair, because they feel that bringing God into their marriage will strengthen their union … this according to Stephen Baldwin.

Stephen was traveling to the New York State Fair – where he was launching a new veterans initiative called Ready Vets Go – when he explained to us the motives of his daughter and the official wedding ceremony Biebs.

Justin's father-in-law said that the happy couple understands that weddings are supposed to be a sacred commitment. They believe that a religious ceremony will greatly contribute to peace and happiness.

Stephen says that he's proud of Justin for take time music to be a family man … and he thinks JB has made giant strides over the last year to make sure he spend time with Hailey and to have a breath.

Justin and Hailey enjoyed a hearty lunch on Thursday at E Baldi … so you can not chat with Stephen, they're really having fun!

As we had announced for the first time … Justin and Hailey will repeat their "I do it" in a place where they fell in love … of South Carolina … and they recently sent their message. book dates. Hailey's father tells us that they are still deciding between two sites.