Father’s name of bride at marriage

[theboxroom]

Does the fact that the bride’s father’s name appears on the record of marriage mean that he was there or could he in fact be deceased? (And I’ve just wasted a fortnight looking for somebody it turns out that I knew was dead?)

[rosie99]

It does not mean he was there unless he was a witness.  He could be deceased or he may even be made up if the child was illegitimate

[theboxroom]

Thanks Rosie99. At least I have the end now. I just need to find his beginning.

[carol8353]

You can imagine the vicar asking what's your father's name,and his profession?

But if he didn't specifically ask is he still alive,then the bride or groom may not have volunteered that info.