As a very young and inexperienced pastor (many years ago), Bob made a terrible mistake. After he had officiated at his very first wedding, he entirely forgot about the certificate of marriage, the wedding license. The newly-married couple sped off on their honeymoon; the best man and bridesmaid of honor returned to their distant homes. In those days in America, young couples might be asked for proof of their marriage when they registered for a hotel room. (My, how things have changed!) Had that happened to these newlyweds, they would have been in deep trouble.