Can we have our customary or religious marriage ceremony before the solemnisation?

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The customary or religious marriage ceremony is a personal and private arrangement. Nonetheless, please note that the customary or religious ceremony is intended to be complementary to the civil solemnisation ceremony with no legal effect and is not a substitute for it.

Can we have our customary or religious marriage ceremony before the solemnisation?

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