If i marry a forigner do we both have to be present at the wedding?

Question

If i marry a forigner do we both have to be present at the wedding?

Answer 1

to be married you both MUST be there thats the whole point!  if u want to get married then set a date that you can both make it!

Answer 2

Thats a good one...No you can't get married if one of you is off somewhere else.

Answer 3

If you want to be married yeah you both better show up..... :S

Answer 4

Four states in the United States allow proxy marriages.  California, Colorado, Texas, and Montana. California’s proxy marriage is limited to members of the armed forces who are deployed for conflicts or war.  

California, Colorado, and Texas require that one of parties must appear before the civil authorities.  Montana is the only state that allows a Double Proxy marriage where neither party has to appear before the civil authorities.

A legal USA proxy marriage is recognized by every state except Iowa if it took place in a state where proxy marriages are legal. A legal proxy marriage is recognized by all branches of the Military.

According to US immigration law a legal proxy marriage is accepted if it is subsequently consummated.

A party of an unconsummated proxy marriage may enjoy immigration benefit as a fiancé if the opposite party is a US citizen, such as applying for a K-1 fiancé Visa.

Answer 5

You both have to show up and get the license.  How you are actually married is up to you, as long as a licensed preacher/priest/etc. signs it.