Legal Definitions - marriage ceremony

MARRIAGE CEREMONY

A marriage ceremony is a formal event that legally binds two people in marriage. It can be a religious or civil proceeding that solemnizes the union between two individuals.

• A Christian couple getting married in a church with a priest or pastor officiating the ceremony.
• A couple getting married in a courthouse with a judge or justice of the peace officiating the ceremony.
• A Hindu couple getting married in a temple with a pandit officiating the ceremony.

These examples illustrate the different types of marriage ceremonies that can take place, depending on the couple's beliefs and preferences. Regardless of the type of ceremony, the purpose is to legally bind the couple in marriage and celebrate their commitment to each other.