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What do children say about marriage?

What do children say about marriage?


Alison Hargreaves Guides for Brides Bio
Alison Hargreaves Updated:
8th of March 2023

Kids say the funniest thingsĀ  - especially about marriage and love! Here are some of our favourite quotes from children on the subject of marriage...

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What is the right age to get married?

"Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then."Ā Camille, age 10

How can a stranger tell if two people are married?

"You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids."Ā Derrick, age 8

What do you think your mum and dad both have in common?

"Both don't want any more kids."Ā Lori, age 8

What do most people do on a date?

"Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough."Ā Lynnette, age 8 (isn't she a treasure)

"On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date."Ā Martin, age 10

When is it ok to kiss someone?

"When they're rich."Ā Pam, age 7

"The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't want to mess with that."Ā Curt, age 7

"The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry them and have kids with them. It's the right thing to do."Ā Howard, age 8

Is it better to be single or married?

"It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them."Ā Anita, age 9Ā 

How would the world be different if people didn't get married?Ā 

"There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn't there?" Kelvin, age 8

How would you make marriage work?

"Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a dump truck."Ā Ricky, age 10

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Alison Hargreaves

Alison has been advising brides, grooms and bridesmaids for more than 25 years. She has an unrivalled knowledge of the British wedding industry and frequently appears on podcasts and expert panels. She regularly attends international wedding conferences to keep the UK at the forefront of wedding planning trends.

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