In the Medieval ages, marriage typically occurred between young people. Males were typically at the age of 17 while females were at the age of 12.
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The marriage ceremony typically occurred in front of the local chapel with the priest asking if there is any reason that the couple should not get married.
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In many cases, the marriages that occurred where not love relationships and after the marriage typically only friendship would happen from the marriage.
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Other information on Medieval Ages marriage can be found at http://www.medieval-life-and-times.info/medieval-knights/medieval-courtly-love.htm
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