jan 1, 1502 - Religion became involved
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As the Roman Catholic church became more powerful in Europe, the blessings of a priest became necessary step for marriage to be legally recognized.
Source: https://theweek.com/articles/528746/origins-marriage#:~:text=The%20first%20recorded%20evidence%20of,Hebrews%2C%20Greeks%2C%20and%20Romans.
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