What happens if someone voices an objection at a wedding?

@thyst07 (2079)
United States
June 15, 2010 9:11pm CST
When the officiant says the whole "Speak now or forever hold your peace" thing, what happens if someone actually does give an objection to the marriage? I've been to a lot of weddings, and I've never seen this happen. I've never even heard of if happening. Does anyone know what would happen if this were to occur? Do you have any stories about a time when this actually happened?
2 responses
o0jopak0o
@o0jopak0o (6394)
• Philippines
17 Jun 10
well i havent seen one also, but i think it will be humiliating to the bride and groom.
thyst07
@thyst07 (2079)
• United States
19 Jun 10
Well, I suppose it would depend on the source and content of the objection as to whether it'd be humiliating or not.
jesssp
@jesssp (2712)
• Canada
16 Jun 10
I've only seen it happen in movies. I would imagine that it would put a huge damper on the wedding and cause a lot of animosity at the very least! At the worst it could ruin a wedding and end a marriage before it even starts. Either way I think it would be a pretty horrible thing to happen.
thyst07
@thyst07 (2079)
• United States
19 Jun 10
It would be quite horrible if it ended up interrupting a marriage between two people who really ought to be together. On the other hand, if the objection is valid then maybe it'd be a good thing that someone spoke up.