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23 Reminders That Shotgun Weddings Still Happen Everywhere
A "shotgun" wedding is a term used for couples who are forced into marriage due to pregnancy, instead of an actual desire to tie the knot. Couples often have these types of weddings to prevent embarrassment to themselves & their families for engaging in intimacy before marriage. The concept comes from colloquial thought that the father of the bride would have to use a shotgun to coerce the groom to follow through with the wedding. It sounds silly to some, but these types of weddings occur all the time. Maybe couples were planning on getting married at some point down the road, but decide to do so sooner due to pregnancy. Regardless of why it happens, take a look at these brides and grooms who have some thoughts to share on the subject.

It's normal to feel rushed. In hindsight, couples see it isn't always a great decision.

1
I had one. I was 3 months pregnant when we got married. He was too eager so I went along with it.
We both know now we shouldn't have

From:
Sacramento, California, US

When a two big life commitments happen at once, things can get overwhelming.

2
I had a shotgun wedding. I wanted to wait before we tied the knot, but it was important to him, so I went ahead w/ it because I loved him & knew I wanted to be w/ him. I feel his resentment brewing.

From:
Somewhere

Perhaps you two can have a vow renewal ceremony down the line?

3
All I ever wanted was my one special day to be a bride. I will never get it because my parents forced me to have a shotgun wedding.

From:
Somewhere

It's less about "is it true love?" and more about "is this happening too soon?"

4
Is it 'true love' if it's a shotgun wedding, and her parents are making you get married... because she's pregnant?

From:
American Fork, Utah, US

It's OK to wait.

5
My mom wants me to have a shotgun wedding cause I'm pregnant. Is it bad I wanna wait  till after I have my little one to get married?

From:
Orangeburg, South Carolina, US

Wow... no words.

6
Realizing maybe my shotgun wedding wasn't such a good idea after all. 10 years and 4 kids later, Kid number 1 ended up not being mine, and I'm in love with my side chick.

From:
Carrollton, Texas, US

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