You are "married" after the ceremony - once it is done. You are "getting married" beforehand. This is the same as "engaged".
SECHABA was married on November 22, 2018. The wedding took place in a ceremony that celebrated their relationship and commitment to each other.
Getting married in a court of law is referred to as a Civil Ceremony as opposed to a Church Ceremony. And a marriage is a marriage - whether it's in a church or in a judge's chambers.
The marriage ceremony does not need to be religious in nature, just legal and sincere.
When a couple who is already legally married through a civil ceremony chooses to have a religious ceremony to bless their union, it is often referred to as a "church wedding" or "religious wedding." This practice can also be termed a "renewal of vows" if the couple is reaffirming their commitment. Depending on the religious denomination, there may be specific requirements to have the church ceremony.
To get married is the process of marriage (planning, ceremony, consummation. To be married is the life together after the ceremony.
Misao and Kyou get married in the visual novel and anime series "Fruits Basket" during their high school graduation ceremony. Kyou proposes to Misao during the graduation ceremony, and they are shown to be getting married after the series ends.
Elend and Vin got married in the Mistborn series by sharing vows and exchanging rings in a traditional ceremony. Their marriage was both a symbol of their love and commitment to each other, as well as a way to solidify their alliance in their fight against evil forces.
A bridegroom is a man who is getting married. During the ceremony he is known as a bridegroom or just a groom. After the wedding he is a husband.
A ceremony of marriage is a ceremony where two people get legally married.
Chris said he doesn't plan on getting married anytime soon. He says he's too young and isn't ready for that type of commitment.
Well, honey, Anglicans have what they call a "blessing of a civil marriage" where they give a little nod to the couple's union. Catholics, on the other hand, don't really have a formal commitment ceremony for already married couples, but they do have a "convalidation" where they bless a marriage that wasn't originally recognized by the church. So, there you have it, two different ways these folks handle things when it comes to commitment ceremonies.