How to Use "banns" with Example Sentences

1. The banns were published in their local parish church .

2. The two people put up the banns of marriage in their respective parishes .

3. The banns were put up to see if there was anyone who was against the marriage .

4. The banns ask if anyone knows of any good reason why the marriage should not be allowed .

5. The minister has just published the banns of marriage at the church .