[GeronL]

before exchanging promises of love and fidelity

After... when you propose and get engaged, you already made that promise

[wildbill]

I don’t usually answer nitpickers, but for some reason I’ll make an exception.

I was, of course, referring to the public vows that are exchanged in the marriage ceremony which are usually treated as more binding, since they are part of a legal rite.

But thanks for the valuable input.

[wildbill]

I don’t usually answer nitpickers, but for some reason I’ll make an exception.

I was, of course, referring to the public vows that are exchanged in the marriage ceremony which are usually treated as more binding, since they are part of a legal rite.

But thanks for the valuable input.