Can a Wedding Go on If Objected?

The tradition has been phased out because no legitimate grounds remain for objecting to a wedding. "You can't object simply because you're in love with the bride. ... So, if someone objected at a wedding today, Posman said, "I would pause for a second and say, 'That's not a legal reason,' and continue with the ceremony."

Do objections stop weddings?

And while a dramatic—and ill-timed—declaration of a guest's unending love for the groom makes for a great on-screen plot twist, it can't actually stop the wedding. The purpose of an objection is to assess the legal eligibility of a union, not the emotional.

What happens if someone objects at a wedding in America?

But if someone did object at a wedding, it's pretty much up to the officiant to decide how to deal with it. Wedding officiant Pamela Henry told Reader's Digest that it's customary to halt proceedings, pull the person aside, and discuss the reason without an audience.