Hi.

I'm not sure of my source on this one but I believe to be married by asking (the correct version of this song) means simply that bans were called. The expression is used in a considerable number of songs e.g. The Shepherd's Song.

I am sure some other Mudcatter will have a different answer!!!

Incidentally, in some areas Come Write Me Down is sung to newly married couples and, indeed, a 'folk couple' are not really married until they have it sung to them. I am certainly hoping that someone will sing it at our wedding.

ZM