Yes, good, let's forget the awkwardness and move on!

"That's right! Now you owe me an answer too..." She drums her fingers against her knee, considering how exactly to pose this question. "To be honest with you, this is the first wedding of its type that I've ever seen. The ceremony was very beautiful, but now I have a lot of questions. So, my first rude question is: What are the ranks between the three of you...?"