In the 1820's in Wales, marriages were by banns or by consent. What is the difference? Gary

In message <125.2aae61b8.2d5d2714@aol.com>, GaryIvoDe@aol.com writes >In the 1820's in Wales, marriages were by banns or by consent. >What is the difference? strictly, anyone could marry by banns, at any age. Persons under 21 needed the consent of father, widowed mother or guardian. A few people married by licence (with same requirement as to consent under 21.) -- Eve McLaughlin Author of the McLaughlin Guides for family historians Secretary Bucks Genealogical Society