I have worked as a celebrant for years, and yet I still wonder – why do people get married?

‘Weddings don’t have to retain their traditional form, and hopefully marriage will continue to evolve to be as inclusive and diverse as relationships.’ Photograph: Peter Dazeley/Getty Images

I have been married for 14 years and have no plans to update my relationship status. But that doesn’t stop me from wondering – why do people still get married? Why did I?

For years I have worked as a celebrant, mostly at funerals, but recently I started conducting weddings. I felt like it would be good to have a little more balance in my life and schedule. In the preliminary meeting with couples, I always ask them why they decided to get married. Their answer helps me to write their ceremony and also satisfies my nosiness.