Weddings And Marriages

Rose Quadee asked:


Have you been told that you need marriage records of some sort for yourself or a family member? Are you looking for marriage records on someone that you know to validate information that you may have heard about them? Whatever the reason for seeking marriage records, you need to know what you can expect from them.

You can now get marriage records, a matter of public record, from Internet sites that specialize in this type of search related information. This makes it easier than ever before to get marriage documents and information without even having to travel to the state and county that the records are held in.

So what kind of information can you expect to get from these marriage records? The exact info that is contained in marriage records will depend on what state you are getting the information from and sometimes what type of service you are trying to use to obtain the marriage records. Paid records sometimes have more detailed information than free records but this isn’t always the case, either.

The marriage record is a general record that is maintained under the state jurisdiction of the state that the marriage took place in. While there is different specific information based on the state in question, the basic template is usually the same or very close.

Some information that is contained in a marriage record could be:

· Name

· Age

· Residence

· Birth place

· Occupation

· Previous marriages

This information is typically listed for both parties in the marriage when included. You will also find information about the specifics of the marriage such as where it took place, the name of the official who oversaw the ceremony and the witnesses who were present.

Marriage records typically contain the information that is present on the marriage license but not necessarily the information on the marriage certificate. The marriage certificate is usually given after the ceremony for the couple to keep in recognition of their marriage. Many couples save these and frame them for hanging and display.

The marriage license, however, is a much more important document. This is the document that makes the marriage legal and allows the couple to have the wedding in the first place. It is a bit like a driver’s license in the sense that you must have one before you can get married. If information on the marriage license is falsified, it can cause the license to be revoked and the marriage to be invalid. For example, if one party states that they have not been previously married and it is later found that they are still legally married to someone else, that marriage license would be revoked and any marriage become null and void.

This is the type of information you can expect to get from marriage records. When you know how to find these marriage records online, you can save a great deal of time and money and make it easier to get this important information that you need or want.

Francis Githinji asked:


The definition of marriage can be described as broad. This will depend on the structure or method of description. A marriage can be both described in few words and in many words. Legally, marriage is the union of two consenting adults who are sane; to live together until their marriage is dissolved by death or divorce. Another description of marriage is that it is a contract between two individuals, who have made it public that they are joint emotionally, economically and legally. There have been very many misconceptions about marriage. People who decide to live together in the United States without a legal document to show they are married are not married. In Kenya, when two people live for a number of years and produce kids without a marriage license, they are deemed to be married. Therefore, when there is public perception of marriage in many countries of the world, a government will recognize it as so. There are very many legal implications that come with marriage. The person you marry will be entitled to what you have; whether property or assets.

For this reason, marriage and perception of marriage becomes very critical. It is very vital for your marital status to be made clear. The traditional definition of marriage is not different. It stresses on longevity of a marital union which is supposed to be eternal. Many cultures mark their marriages differently. One thing marriages have in common in the social aspect. The community is usually invited to witness and behold the great transition. The above definition of marriage is for an ideal couple; a man and a woman. To address the *** community, marriage will have a slight difference in definition. Countries that allow *** marriages like Canada have a definition of marriage for their *** country men and women. They refer to such marriages as unions. A *** union is therefore a legal marriage between two people of the same *** for the purpose of living together for the rest of their lives. In the UK, they do not recognize this definition and, there is therefore no provision for *** marriage. Another form of marriage is polygamy.

This is where one man decides to be joined to more than one woman. Polygamy is not very popular in the west but, there are a very many people who practice it. The Muslim community is a polygamous one. A man can marry 4 wives. It is also very popular in the continent of Africa. Polyandry is the union between a woman and many men. It is illegal in many countries. It is vital to end with knowledge of what polyamory is. This is when married people decide to have *** in and out of marriage. It is commonly known as an open marriage. It has become popular in the recent past. It is meant to fulfill all the sexual urges that partners may have. It is vital to note that, for a marriage to be called a marriage there must be consummation or completion of marriage. This means that the couple must make love to have a true marriage. Otherwise, people who have not yet consummated their union can have their marriage annulled.