• zaphod@sopuli.xyz
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    4 months ago

    In some countries maybe, but in other countries you need a civil mariage first before you can do an optional church mariage ceremony.

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        4 months ago

        According to Wikipedia, the difference between matrimony and marriage isn’t that clear:

        Marriage is a socially or ritually recognized union, or legal contract between spouses.

        Matrimony is a socially or ritually recognised union between spouses.