Brian and Kendra Cosom want to make their marriage last. Coburn Dukehart/NPR hide caption
Newly Wed In America This year more than 2 million couples will get married in the United States. Our series, Newlywed in America takes a look at the way the institution of marriage has changed — sometimes radically — in the last 50 years.

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The institution of marriage has changed — sometimes radically — in the last 50 years.Rochelle and Varnesh Sritharan at their wedding. They were married in a traditional Sri Lankan ceremony in the Twin Cities. Courtesy of Meghan Doll Photography hide caption
Zimmerman and Garland on their wedding day in September 2009. Courtesy of Under Grace Photo hide caption