Everything about Proxy Marriage totally explained
A
proxy marriage is a
marriage in which either the bride or the groom isn't physically present for the wedding. During the
solemnization of the marriage, based upon a power of attorney, a stand-in, or proxy, acts on behalf of one of the parties. If neither party is present, it's called a
Double-proxy Marriage.
History
It was common for European monarchs and nobility to be wed by proxy marriage. A famous example of this is the marriage of
Napoleon I of France to
Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma.
Catherine of Aragon wed
Prince Arthur by proxy. A famous 17th-century painting by
Peter Paul Rubens depicts the proxy marriage of
Marie de Medici.
During the early 1900s, proxy marriages increased significantly when many Japanese
picture brides arrived at
Angel Island, California. Since the early 20th century it has been most commonly used for marriages involving members of the military on active duty.
Legality
United States
Proxy marriages are illegal in all
US states except California, Colorado, Texas and Montana. In California, it was legalized in 2004 and is only available to members of Armed Forces currently deployed and unable to attend a service. Montana is the only state that allows double-proxy marriage. Not all states fully recognize proxy marriages, but legal precedent dictates that states recognize proxy marriage as at least a
common law marriage.
Other countries
Mexico and
Paraguay both offer proxy marriages for a fee. Proxy marriages through the consulate of Paraguay in
Tel Aviv are recognized by Israeli law.
Further Information
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