What does the cryptic crossword clue "Custom to marry following ceremony (8)" mean?

The definition is "following ceremony". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FORM (synonym="”Custom”") + ALLY (synonym="”marry”") = FORMALLY; definition: "following ceremony" The answer is FORMALLY.

Custom to marry following ceremony (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29031 | 12 Across | 2023-03-30 flower

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