CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE
A colloquial phrase that refers to the solemniza-
tion or formalization of a marriage.
In a number of states there must be a cele-
bration of a marriage through some type of offi-
cial government ceremony before a marriage
will be legally recognized.
Some statutes provide that every JUSTICE OF
THE PEACE of a particular state, every minister,
and every religious society be empowered to sol-
emnize marriage. The type of celebration
required varies according to state law and religious
custom.
