“the three married last summer in a ceremony that is not legally recognized.”
THEN IT’S NOT A MARRIAGE!
So true. They act like “luv is all you need” No. You need ethics and values and mores.
It still wouldn’t be a marriage even if it was legally recognized.
Freegards
No, it's not a legal marriage. The covenant of marriage (and yes, even plural marriage) existed long before governments decided to start taxing, regulating, and licensing marriage.