All lovers dream of one day being at the altar and sealing their union with the sacred bonds of marriage. World Marriage Day reminds us that a wedding is not only a beautiful event. For the bride and groom, it has a sacred meaning. Traditionally, the celebration falls on the second Sunday of the last winter month.
History
Marriage between two people for lovers does not mean a simple stamp in a passport. They look forward to the day when their fate will be decided, and the next morning they will be able to call their partner their husband or wife. The celebration was created to emphasize the purity of love and show the importance of sincere feelings in the modern world.
In 1882, polygamy was declared illegal by the Catholic Church. For people of faith, a relationship with several people meant denigrating the pure love that exists between a man and a woman. This day calls on everyone who is in a relationship to put family first in their lives.
Over the years, core values have begun to change. Divorces have increased, and married people are often unhappy. It is worth taking a moment to stop thinking narrowly and believe that true love still exists.
The celebration first took place in 1981. The idea of creating the celebration came to the minds of newlyweds, who proposed it to the city mayor, the governor of Louisiana, and the clergyman. Catholics celebrate World Marriage Week, which begins on February 7 and ends on February 14 – on Valentine’s Day.
Interesting facts
- Some couples admit to spending critically small amounts of time together. Researchers created a survey, from which they concluded that some workaholics see their soulmates for only 4 minutes a day.
- For the manufacture of wedding rings in the United States, about twenty tons of pure gold are used annually.
- Former lovers who marry after divorcing their former spouses almost never stay together.
How to celebrate
Postpone all your affairs and spend the whole day with your soulmate. Being too busy with work, many forget about the most important thing. Try to surprise your loved one, come up with a way to immerse them in a beautiful romantic atmosphere.
When is World Marriage Day in 2025?
World Marriage Day is observed on the second Sunday of February each year.
Observations
| Weekday | Month | Day | Year |
| Sunday | February | 9 | 2025 |
| Sunday | February | 8 | 2026 |
| Sunday | February | 14 | 2027 |
| Sunday | February | 13 | 2028 |
| Sunday | February | 11 | 2029 |
