While being respectful of R’ Shachter’s opinion, Hamoin Am considers Krias Kesubah as the second most important and in a number of circles is read by the Rav of the shul where the Kallah’s family davens.
Sam2: I heard in the name of Rav Yitzchok Hutner ZATZAl that the chosson makes the marriage happen. Without his declaration of Harei At there is nothing to talk about.