Main Entry: mar·riage
Pronunciation: \ˈmer-ij, ˈma-rij\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English mariage, from Anglo-French, from marier to marry
Date: 14th century
1 a (1) : the state of being united to a person of the opposite sex as husband or wife in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law b : the mutual relation of married persons : wedlock c : the institution whereby individuals are joined in a marriage
2 : an act of marrying or the rite by which the married status is effected; especially : the wedding ceremony and attendant
festivities
or formalities
3 : an intimate or close union
Dear Reader,
Our names are Christa and Shawn. We are both college students and completely and utterly in love with each other. We've decided to get married this coming August. Unfortunately, we don't have a lot of money to fund our wedding. We're in need of some financial support and help. We don't want anything lavish or extravagant. We just want to have a simple ceremony and reception with a little left over to start our lives together. Any donations would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much for your consideration and kindness,
Christa&Shawn
