Mayor Claims Cruise/Holmes Marriage Not Legal
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Sunday, November 19, 2006
HOLLYWOOD - The mayor of the Italian town where Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes married yesterday insists their union is not legal, because she was not present at the event.
Bracciano mayor Patrizia Riccioni claims no legal documentation was filed by Cruise, who, in addition to wanting a Scientology wedding, has been married twice before and therefore would have needed Riccioni to officiate the marriage.
As Scientology rites are not legally recognized in Italy, they must be preceded or followed by a civil ceremony.
Riccioni tells British newspaper News of the World, "The wedding is not recognized by Italian law. For that to happen, I would have to be there."
However, Cruise and Holmes' representative Arnold Robinson told the New York Daily News last week, "All of the proper and necessary arrangements are being made to assure the legality of the marriage."
Cruise and Holmes Enjoy Three-Minute Kiss
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes surprised guests at their wedding yesterday by indulging in a three-minute kiss.
The newlyweds sealed their marriage with a prolonged smooch, oblivious to the 150 family and friends at the ceremony.
But the couple's public display of affection was met with amusement from onlookers, with guests jokingly pleading with Cruise and Holmes to cease.
Several attendees yelled, "Stop! Stop!" after it became clear the kiss was a long-lasting one.
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