Since marriage is no longer required as a public display of commitment, the wedding has become more important as a symbolic event. Public displays of commitment are increasingly occurring in other ...

As shown by research from The American Sociological Associatio n, women initiate two-thirds of divorces, 37 percent of them ...

However, psychological research underscores that these rituals and ceremonies can influence your satisfaction with your wedding, as well as happiness and commitment within your marriage.