All states provide by statute for the issuance of marriage licenses, and some require a formal ceremony.

各州都以制定法规定颁发结婚许可书，有些州还要求在牧师或公务人员面前举行正式的婚礼。

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Ding said with a smile: "Today is Monday and we'll hold a formal ceremony for accepting students Friday."

丁老师乐呵呵地表态说：“今天是周一，正好这周五要举行一个拜师仪式。

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The formal ceremony at which the awards are presented is one of the most prominent award ceremonies in the world.

该奖项的颁奖典礼是全球最重要的颁奖典礼之一，同时也是媒体界历史最悠久的颁奖典礼。

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The formal ceremony of taking possession of the land took place on 4 September 1812.

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And as the ceremony -- the formal ceremony finally began, the dancing quieted down a little bit.

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Peter's Square on February 27, but the church is not planning a formal ceremony to mark the pope's departure, the Rev.

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