This past semester we had a new member who was married, and 3 months pregnant, when she received her bid. So it can be done!!! I say go for it.
As far as how to act during rush or rules concerning married members, I would say not to hide the fact that you are married. If you hide it, and it comes out later during rush, it could hurt you because the sisters will think you lied about it. If you hide it, and it comes out after you receive a bid, you might be in a weird position.... Some organizations that have the automatic alum status rule concerning married or pregnant members don't have to have national approval, simply a chapter vote (and if they voted to extend a bid to you, I would imagine that they'd vote to keep you as well), but some do to keep such a member as an active collegiate member. By getting it out of the way and telling the sisters that you are married, if they like you and want to extend a bid, they can take the necessary precautions to doing so.
Good luck!!!
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