Marriage is something people have been doing for thousands of years. Even with all the changes in the world, people are still getting married.
In South Dakota, about 50% of the population is married. In 2025, it’s estimated that about 5,300 marriages took place in South Dakota. On average, people are getting married in their late 20s and early 30s nowadays.
Weddings are big business, too. Even though the average cost of a South Dakota wedding is lower than the national average ($17,000 vs. $31,000), weddings generated over $160,000,000 in 2025. And South Dakota weddings aren’t all that big, averaging less than 200 guests.
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Proposal Advice Before You Pop the Question
But, before any flowers are chosen or vows said, there has to be a proposal. Don’t let movies fool you, though; don’t make that proposal a complete surprise. It can be a surprise in that your partner didn’t expect it that particular day, but the idea of marriage should be well discussed before any knees are taken…