how young is too young for a girl to get married?
464376
If you are the mother then act like one.
939991
The minimum age is when she gets her period, but because of how much longer people are living, her father is supposed to giver her the highest education possible and her family is supposed to teach her life as an adult as she grows, not marry her off as soon as possible.  My husband is from Pakistan, and most women don't get married there until they are in their 20's.  I know of only two that got married younger, and it was their choice.
642320
Man, 23 is too young to get married.  If she loves you, she'd stay in relationship with you.  If you want to prove yourself to her dad, then be patient and wait until your 30 to get married.
85792
Maybe try going to a courthouse or a church.  If you have to ask that question, I don't think you're old enough to get married.
683922
18\nWithout consent, 16 with.  However, you could go to court and overturn a parental denial of marriage.
735533
Let me guess - you want to get married in the worst way, right?  Well, doing it when you're 17 is about the worst way to do it.\n\nDo yourself a favor, and wait at least 5 years.  Get a college degree, get some maturity, get an apartment, and live on your own for at least a year.  That means paying all your own bills, including rent, utilities, car, medical, etc.  Then you'll more likely be mature enough to think about marriage.
1014320
I totally agree. I think 22 should be the youngest. And 27 a good older age, but you can get married at any age older than 22. Don't get married before 21 because then you can't legally have champagne at your wedding!
237776
marriage...mistake....too young..
294712
There is the legal age for marriage with in the state, but that's not what people really mean. They are talking about the maturity of those who may want to get married, if you are still in high school, younger than 21yrs, no money, no job, not responsible, a liar, a thief, wanting to run the streets or any thing like that you may be considered too young to get married.
565637
You *need* to get married and as such you will do no such thing. No women will marry a man desperate for marriage just as no man will marry a woman desperate for marriage (unless he's desperate for something). And no, you don't need to.\n\nYou're still young to get married. Many people don't even consider marriage until their mid 30s. Some don't even think of it until their 40s. Also, many people never marry. Don't worry about it. If you find someone you could see yourself spending the rest of your life with, then worry about making it official. Otherwise, just let it go.
30051
Most parents wouldn't allow their teenager to get married, and rightly so. That's just too young, really. And if there was some kind of family feud going on? Forget it!
337158
You're a fool. Back then girls were married off around 12 or 13 and then usually had kids arounds 14 or 15. Get used to it, that's just how it was.
355165
Once your of legal age, only you can make the choice if your too young or not.  I will tell you from experience though the younger you are when you get married the harder it is to make it long term.  The reason is that there is just a lot of life to experience and live in the next 6 or so years of your life.  I wish you luck because I know that your going to do it regardless of anyones opinion.  So just stay true, and never give up.
237644
If you are over 18 there is nothing your family can do to stop you!  It's a tough situation, but maybe once your married they will come around.  Although, I think you are a little young to get married.  You have to remember, marriage is supposed to be a lifelong commitment.  If your not ready to be committed to something for your entire life, I would wait.  If your in love, then it shouldn't matter when and if you get married!  Take your time and think it over alot, you don't want to lose all your family over something that may not last!
1089965
Of course you can ask them that is not your problem.  Personally, I think that 20 is too young to get married. I'm not saying it hasn't worked for other people but you seem to be going in an exciting direction.  Are you ready to get married I mean really prepared because if you are planning on taking it seriously it is a big responsibility.  Just being legally old enough doesn't make doing something right. Like teenagers having babies before they are independently responsible.  If he is not ready then he is not. Your life is not going to end it will just hurt. I have to tell you though,life will go on you never know maybe you fall away and get back together.  If you are meant to be it will happen you have to trust that.  Anybody is going to find being away for 3 yeas hard that is common sense.  You don't have 2 situations like get an education or stay and marry your boyfriend.  Just go on with the long distance relationship.  I assume your bf has finished school.  If he feels the same way as you maybe he will move near your school to be near. Maybe he won't . Either way you will survive. You can't predict the future you can only do what is right for your life now and let the chips fall where they may.
429605
The best age is the age you feel ready and you know that you two are both emotionally and financially ready to settle down and begin the rest of your life with each other.  When both of you can think about that and both think that you are ready and wanting to, then that is the age you should marry.
1138455
I don't know if the age of consent there is 17 or 18, but there would be issues with sex if she's under that, regardless of engagment (which is meaningless legally). So far as marriage, yes with parental consent it is legal & no real issue.