love marriage
n.a marriage where the two people choose to marry each other because they are in love. This is often talked about in cultures where arranged marriages are common.
n.a marital union based primarily on the mutual romantic affection and choice of the couple, rather than being organized by parents or third parties.
“They had a love marriage despite their family's initial disapproval.”
“The documentary explores the shift in social norms as more young people in the region choose a love marriage over an arranged one.”
“The sociological study compares the long-term stability of a love marriage against those traditionally brokered by families, finding that social support remains a critical factor in both.”
Commonly used in South Asian and Middle Eastern contexts to distinguish from 'arranged marriage'.