Judie, I asked the same thing, my cousin told me that the groom and who ever vouched for him was required to post a bond in case the wedding didn't occur, due to the groom being less than honest about any past wifes, ect, ect, ect. Cool concept though huh? If you weren't as honest about your past as you claimed, the state would collect $100.00, which was alot of money back then. I'd say it payed to tell the truth!!!lol Teresa