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Decide to be Married Day – June 27, 2024

Decide to Be Married Day is celebrated on June 27 annually. Getting married is similar to going out to eat with friends. You place your order, then you wish you had ordered that when you see what the other person has. This might be the sign that you’ve been looking for. This day could be your time, so get ready to pop the question! Whether you’re planning a massive flash mob (which we hope you are) or a sweet proclamation of love over dinner, June 27 is the day we honor all types of proposals.

History of Decide to be Married Day

Although there is no information regarding the history of Decide to Be Married Day, it has always been celebrated on June 27 every year. Decide to Be Married Day is a day to honor all those who have just got engaged. Weddings are one of humanity’s most pleasurable festivities, with traditions that differ by culture. It is, nonetheless, one of the most demanding occasions to organize. The planning usually takes a toll on both the bride and groom, bringing them down from the high of the proposal, especially if no one is present to help.

Marriage engagements were traditionally conducted through the signing of legal documents or between family meetings for the majority of history. Oil paintings from the early modern period depict a man and a woman standing next to each other during their engagement. Nowadays, with technology around us, we can capture the whole moment. That is why, kneeling, or, if you’re feeling fancy, ‘genuflecting’ (the act of getting down on one knee in front of something sacred) is thus a relatively new ritual. Kneeling was a convenient technique to portray the act of proposing in silent films of the 1920s, first noted in artwork in the daily penny newspaper of the 1800s. Kneeling became the de facto way of proposing around the world as a result of its image in modern pop culture.

Getting married also used to be a man’s decision because he was the only one who could propose, but nowadays, the majority of couples make this decision together. So, whether you’re halfway through your to-do list, trying to propose to your partner, or simply trying to figure it out, Decide to Be Married Day has a lot to offer.

Decide to be Married Day timeline

1447
Diamonds are Essential

For his fiancée, Mary of Burgundy, Archduke Maximillian of Austria commissions the world's first diamond engagement ring.

1840
A White Wedding Dress Becomes More Popular

When Queen Victoria marries, she popularizes the idea of wearing a white wedding gown.

1900
Start Wearing Engagement Rings

Men's engagement ring culture becomes popular in the United States.

1930
Kneeling in the Name of Love

Men in Europe and the United States begin the custom of kneeling when proposing, a gesture modeled after that of medieval knights.

Decide to be Married Day FAQs

What is the best day for a wedding?

Saturday is, without a doubt, the most popular day of the week for weddings. Many individuals are off work, and out-of-town visitors can travel Friday evening and Saturday early. It also offers you and your guests a day off on Sunday to recoup from the celebrations before returning to work or embarking on your honeymoon.

What are the three most significant aspects of marriage?

The top three things you should do to have a happy and long-lasting marriage are maintaining an open line of communication, knowledge about oneself and of the other, and commitment.

How do you decide who to marry?

When deciding to marry, ask yourself lots of questions and evaluate what you want. Know your own role and responsibilities in creating a happy relationship and recognize that it’s up to you to create the relationship you want.

Decide to be Married Day Activities

  1. Choose the best wedding day

    Based on your tastes and personal history, only you can determine the perfect day to get married. Make some plans with your partner.

  2. Celebrate it with friends and family

    Marriage is more than just the marriage of two people — it is also the union of two families and two worlds. Involve your family and friends to make your celebrations even more memorable.

  3. Go on a date

    This day is all about bonding with your partner and spending time with them. Take them to a different location and step outside of your comfort zone.

5 Interesting Facts About Marriage That You Should Know

  1. Longest recorded wedding

    The longest wedding ever recorded lasted 91 years and 12 days.

  2. Likely to stay together

    Couples who marry between the ages of 28 and 32 are considerably more likely to remain together in the long run.

  3. Most expensive wedding dress

    The price of the most expensive wedding dress is $12.2 million — it featured 150 carats of diamonds.

  4. Ending the ceremony

    Ending the ceremony with a kiss becomes the norm — in ancient Rome, the kiss represented a legal bond that sealed the deal.

  5. Heaviest wedding cake

    The record-breaking weight of Queen Victoria's wedding cake is estimated to be roughly 8 feet tall and 9 feet in diameter.

Why We Love Decide to be Married Day

  1. Being married has its benefits

    Marriage is not only helpful to your happiness, but it is also advantageous to your health and overall well-being. Marriage is also beneficial to one's heart because married people experience fewer strokes and heart attacks.

  2. It celebrates true love

    It gives us a chance to commemorate and respect true love. Deciding to marry your partner is the best feeling!

  3. It affects your level of success

    According to research, who you marry has a substantial impact on your level of success. Those with supportive partners are "more likely to give themselves an opportunity to achieve."

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