The phrase "marriage rites" refers to the specific customs, traditions, and rituals that are followed in order to perform and celebrate a marriage ceremony. Full definition
2nd — Romey is the descendent of am illegal alien who fled to Mexico to practice illegal marriage rites. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
As the traditional marriage rite observes: «No other human ties are more tender, no other vows more sacred than these you now assume. (religion-online.org)
This, he indicated, would be in response to the daunting prospect that clergy may eventually be required by the state to conduct same - sex marriage rites. (firstthings.com)