proxy marriage

noun

1. a marriage performed between one of the two contracting parties and a proxy who has been authorized to represent the other.

Word History and Origins

Origin of proxy marriage¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Under federal immigration laws in the United States, a proxy marriage is not considered legitimate until it is consummated, as old-fashioned as that might sound.

From New York Times

In a double proxy marriage, a couple signs their right-of-attorney over to two stand-ins who get married for them by signing the marriage license in front of an officiant.

From New York Times

Tom Kennedy of Armed Forces Proxy Marriage in Montana, estimated there are only a few companies doing what he and the Coens are doing in Montana.

From New York Times

“By the time customers find out about proxy marriage, they’re usually on their last rope,” Mr. Coen said.

From New York Times

For some nervous betrothed couples a proxy marriage might sound too good to be true; if there is really such an easy way to avoid the stress and fuss of a wedding ceremony, surely everyone would do it?

From The Guardian