I know in my family (yes I know that does not translate to the general population), they view a government license an intrusion on their personal liberty, yet they have a spiritual ceremonies commit their lives together and start a life.
Technically the woman is single, they are not.
(Don’t’ give me grief, its what they beleive/think)
I don’t have a problem with that. What do I care if the government views me as married or not?