Millenials have changed the status-quo of many things, including marriage. In years gone by, it was generally expected that you get married early in your twenties. These days, people are taking a longer route to the destination.
Data from Pew Research has shown that the median age of people getting married (men and women) is the highest it’s ever been. But this doesn’t mean that millenials are against marriage. It simply shows that they are delaying it.
So why is an entire generation opting to push back their plans for nuptials? Well, there are a few reasons.
The most commonly cited reason is that millenials prefer to have their own lives in order before taking on a life-long partner. Careers, goals, bucket lists, travelling, studying, job promotions – these are all things millenials want to accomplish before marriage.
They are more concerned with establishing themselves as individuals, instead of rushing to share their lives with another person. Experts have reported that this, in fact, results in a more fulfilling marriage in the end.
Another reason is that divorce rates are high. Many millenials have been children of divorce. Having experienced this, they would prefer to ensure that they protect their own children from it. In order to do this, they are postponing marriage to be certain of their readiness and their compatibility with partners.
Quite notably, the importance of marriage has also decreased. This has also resulted in delayed marriages. In the past, marriage was a huge part of peoples lives and was even used to define people, especially women. Marriage no longer adds to (or lessens) a womans value, so women are in less of a hurry to go through with it.
Finally, the social norms have changed. Previously, you could not have kids without being married or it would be a scandal. You could not live with your partner without it being the talk of the town. These rules, in most places, are no longer a factor in the marriage equation. People are more free to live their lives and do as they please.
Of course, if you want to get married early in life that’s okay too. However, the trend seems to be that the age at which people marry is increasing.
So if you’re planning on marrying later in life, and you’re being questioned as to why you’re 28 and not married yet, feel free to provide your examiner with any of the reasons listed above!
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Vegan wine is fast becoming a sensation in South Africa. People are seeking out ethically made wines in exchange for their hard earned money. Providing guests with vegan wine on your wedding day will not only tantalise their tastebuds, it will also teach them about the incredible variety that is available in South Africa.
What classifies wine as vegan?
Vegan wines are made without animal products. During the typical winemaking process, the wine is filtered through substances called fining agents. These are used to remove unwanted flavours or colours, protein, yeast, cloudiness and other organic matter. Typical fining agents are animal-based. These, according to PETA include
– Blood and bone marrow,
– Casein (milk protein),
– Chitin (fiber from crustacean shells),
– Egg albumen (derived from egg whites),
– Fish oil
– Gelatin (protein from boiling animal parts),
– Isinglass (gelatin from fish bladder membranes).
Vegan winemakers will leave the particles to sink naturally to the bottom of the wine or otherwise they will use fining products like bentonite (type of clay) or pea protein – both of which are non-animal fining products, to remove the organic matter. Voila! Your wine is vegan.
Some delicious vegan wines that are produced in South Africa include:
White:
– Franschhoek Cellar La Cotte Mill Chenin Blanc 2019
– Franschhoek Cellar Statue de Femme Sauvignon Blanc 2019
– Franschhoek Cellar Town Hall Chardonnay 2018/9
– Boschendal Le Bouquet 2018
– Bellingham Bernard Series Viognier 2018
– Boschendal Rachelsfontein Chenin Blanc 2017
MCC:
– Boschendal Brut NV MCC
– Backsberg Kosher Brut Méthode Cap Classique
Red:
– Franschhoek Cellar Baker Station Shiraz 2018
– Brampton Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
– Brampton Roxton 2015
– Boschendal Noble Late Harvest Vin d’Or 2017
– Franschhoek Cellar The Old Museum Merlot 2017/18
– Boschendal Lanoy 2017
– Brampton OVR (Old Vine Red) 2016
– Brampton Shiraz 2016
Pink:
– Alvi’s Drift Rosé Wines
– First Cape Five Cellars Rosé
– First Cape Rosé
– Delheim Pinotage Rosé
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The world has come to a standstill following the COVID-19 pandemic. Across the globe, every industry has been affected. What’s meant to be a happy, special moment in peoples’ lives have been postponed or cancelled. This couple, however, got creative and decided to hold a virtual wedding.
Andrew and Cassidy Dayton from Missouri had planned to tie the knot on April 25. However, as the pandemic worsened, they realised their dream day could not go on the way they had planned.
“The important part for us was being married,” Cassidy said. “Getting married was kind of secondary to becoming husband and wife.”
So, they hatched a plan. They contacted all their wedding guests and invited them to their big day which would be streamed live on Facebook. The pair said ‘I do’ at the Community of Christ’s Arnold congregation where they first met. They always wanted to get married there but because of their large guestlist, they needed a bigger venue.
“When we got the notification yesterday that the pastor was going to allow us to go inside the church, I just started crying because it was literally something I had dreamed of being able to do. So, it made yesterday even more special for us,” said Cassidy.
200 of their friends and family tuned in for their wedding, including quarantined family members all the way in Italy.
“Even though there weren’t people there, it turned out to be a bigger wedding than we planned,” Andrew said.
Their guests even got into the wedding spirit.
“We had several friends send pictures to us or Snapchat of themselves all dressed up: ties, dresses, with their little kids,” Cassidy said. “They were watching as a family. It was amazing.”
While the decision to go ahead with their wedding despite not being able to have their family physically present was a hard one to make, Cassidy could see that it was necessary.
“I was convinced by [Andrew] and some other family members that, especially right now, people could use some joy,” Cassidy said. “And if we could share that with them, even just a little bit, by letting everyone see us get married and be there with us virtually, that we should do it.”
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Reilly Jennings and Amanda Wheeler from New York City were set to marry in October. However, the current climate has shown that even the best laid plans can go awry.
“We were supposed to get married in October. The reality of that happening in our current climate seemed slim,” explains Reilly in an Instagram post. “Amanda’s business closed and everything has just blown up. We got our marriage license yesterday and were walking out the door to get hitched at the courthouse when the mayor announced the immediate closure of the marriage bureau.”
Luckily for the couple, they had a very good friend who could lend them a helping hand.
“After several hours of crying (& drinking), one of our dear friends @iknowmattwilson sent us a message saying he was ordained and could marry us through the state of NY (NYC has weird laws that you have to be married by someone ordained by this county clerk). We said YES, finished our work meetings, walked down the street to his apartment and got married below his fourth story window as the neighborhood looked on alongside 4 of our best friends @kktapper @harold_gibbons @joselynmujica (& @erikahenningsen through a car because #socialdistancing).”
While still maintaining social distancing, the couple tied the knot in an incredibly creative, memorable way. While unusual, this moment was meaningful for the pair.
“What a day. Amidst the uncertainty and despair we all feel right now, marrying the love of my life in the most NYC moment was perfect. I’ve waited 4 years to call @wheelsfit my wife and this was all just the cherry on top of the love i feel every day. ❤️”
Watch the amazing video below:
https://www.instagram.com/tv/B9_98yxpw7Z/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
We’re happy to see couples still keeping the love and positivity alive. Please remember to stay safe and responsible during this time
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