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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Newly Wed In America

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

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Minnesota Girl, Sri Lankan Guy Still Turn Heads

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Zimmerman and Garland on their wedding day in September 2009. Courtesy of Under Grace Photo hide caption

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Kids First, Marriage Later — If Ever

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