Arranged marriage
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An arranged marriage is a marriage arranged by someone other than the persons getting married, curtailing or avoiding the process of courtship. Such marriages are not uncommon in the Middle East, parts of Africa, and Asia. Other groups that practice this custom include the Unification Movement, royal families and Hindus.
Note that the term "arranged marriage" is used even if the parents have no direct involvement in selecting the spouse. The match could be selected by a matchmaking agent, matrimonials site, or trusted third party. In many communities, priests or religious leaders as well as trusted relatives or family friends play a major role in matchmaking.
See also
- Forced marriage
- Marriage
- Arranged marriages in India
- Bride kidnapping
- Child marriage
- Mail-order bride
- Marriage of convenience
- Marriage in Pakistan
- Marriage in South Korea
- Matchmaking
- Matrimonials Sites
- Arranged marriages in Japan
- Shidduch
- Shim-pua marriage
- Wedding celebrations in the Radom region
