Marriage dream meaning is explained below using 35 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.
Interpretation 1 — Ibn Seerin
If one marries a known woman in his dream, it means that he will endeavor to satisfy the normal responsibilities of a husband. Ifone marries an unknown woman, and ifhe could not see her in his dream, it denotes the nearing of his death, or it could mean moving from an old house into a new one.
If a sick woman sees herself getting married to a man she does not recognize or know his name in a dream, it means that she may die from her illness.
If the man who sees himself getting married in the dream qualifies, it means that he will attain a high ranking job or a suitable position.
If one’s wedding ceremony is made with witnesses only in the dream, it means that he has made a covenant with God Almighty.
If he performs a traditional wedding ceremony with its celebrations and festivities in the dream, it means a new job, or it could mean acquiring fame, or becoming renowned for one’s good reputation or character. Marriage in a dream is also interpreted in association with a trade.
If one marries a woman who dies shortly after her wedding in the dream, it means that he will perform a job that earns him nothing but hard labor, toiling and stress.
If one marries an adulteress in a dream, it means that he is an adulterer.
If one marries a vicious, aggressive or a dominating wife in a dream, it means that his movements will be hampered with various restrictions.
If one marries a deceased woman in a dream, it means that he will revive a profitable project he had earlier abandoned.
If a man offers his mother in marriage to one of his friends in a dream, it means that he will sell his house.
If a pregnant woman sees herself getting married in a dream, it means that she will give birth to a girl.
If she sees herself in her wedding night in a dream, it means that she will beget a son.
If a mother who has a son sees herself getting married in a dream, it means that she will marry off her son. In general, the marriage of a married woman, or of an unwed woman in a dream means benefits.
If a woman marries a deceased man in a dream, it means that she will become lost and impoverished.
If a married man sees himself getting married to a second woman in a dream, it means profits.
To marry the daughter of a known man of knowledge in a dream means prosperity. Ifa sick woman marries a man of knowledge in her dream, it means recovering from her illness.
If a man sees himself marrying a living relative who is in a degree of consanguinity that precludes such a marriage in a dream, it means that he will sever his ties with such a relative, or with her family. Otherwise, if that relative is already dead, it means that he will contact her immediate relatives and establish a friendly relationship with them.
(Also see Cage, Duel, Sanctuary, Wife, Yoke)
Interpretation 2 — Zolar
announcing one’s own: friction from resentment of enemies wil last over time.
annulled, becoming a bachelor after an: have a strong, outstanding personality.
assisting at a: wil have pleasing news of little importance.
bridesmaid at a, ceremony, being a: wil marry soon if sincerely happy for the bride.
bride or groom: major financial loss affecting living standards and health.
children: have a naïve enthusiasm toward a new project.
daughter away in, giving a: good times are ahead; freedom from responsibility.
sister: unexpected big peril of serious incestuous entanglements.
flower girl: wil have a happy future from the care and consideration of family.
maid of honor: wil accept nothing less than the truth.
getting married: melancholy for the guests with unrequited loves.
honeymoon, a: looking forward to future activities.
infidelity: accusing yourself of being unfaithful to an idea.
money, for: your nervousness and irritability are not ways to avert your financial loss.
others announcing their: disagreeable news from those absent.
partner being suddenly grotesque: question if this is the right choice for you.
priest in a, of the: sit back; you’re into obsessing over other’s lives rather than living own.
relatives, announcing to: immediate recovery from being overly committed.
second, a: inner marriage of formerly disjointed aspects of one’s self.
to a younger man: facing a delicate mental outlook that needs restructuring.
secret, a: a disappointing love affair leaves you uncertain and confused.
virgin, to a: frigidness and lack of sympathy from mate.
widower dreaming of: some things cannot be replaced.
wife and husband restating their vows: happiness is ensured until death.
will, against your: a lively and eventful period of excessive responsibilities.
woman dreaming of, to an old man: are tired, sick and stressed from trouble ahead.
young, being an unhappy bride at a: enemies seek her downfal , adding burdens.
Interpretation 3 — Gustavus Hindman Miller
To dream of seeing a marriage, denotes high enjoyment, if the wedding guests attend in pleasing colors and are happy; if they are dressed in black or other somber hues, there will be mourning and sorrow in store for the dreamer.
If you dream of contracting a marriage, you will have unpleasant news from the absent.
If you are an attendant at a wedding, you will experience much pleasure from the thoughtfulness of loved ones, and business affairs will be unusually promising.
To dream of any unfortunate occurrence in connection with a marriage, foretells distress, sickness, or death in your family.
For a young woman to dream that she is a bride, and unhappy or indifferent, foretells disappointments in love, and probably her own sickness. She should be careful of her conduct, as enemies are near her.
See Bride.
Interpretation 4 — Gillian Holloway
It is a happy augury to dream of being a bridesmaid, a maid of honor, or a best man at a wedding, for you will have cause to be thankful for the loving attentions of those who are close to you.
To dream of being present at a wedding where ail the circumstances are joyful, means happy years ahead If the guests are dressed in black or dark colors, the dreamer has sorrow to look forward to.
A woman who dreams that she marries a man of advanced years is likely to have much trouble in the near future.
It is a portent of illness, bad news and other kinds of ill luck.
Interpretation 5 — DreamForth
To dream of a marriage proposal indicates that some issue will influence you negatively.
To dream that you are getting married to your ex implies that you have come to terms with lessons and errors that you made in that relationship. You have been able to grow and discover new truths about yourself. It may also suggest that if you are in a relationship now, there are similar aspects as your previous relationship. You will not commit similar errors though. You have learned how to make changes. *See Wedding.
Interpretation 6 — Nancy Wagaman
The idea of a commitment, promise, or contract.
A real or desired relationship (such as a romantic relationship, friendship, business partnership, etc.).
Being married when you’re not in real life can represent: a particular relationship in your real life, since most relationships involve the same basic dynamics as in marriage (trust, communication, etc.), exploring what it might be like to be married (in general or to a certain person), experiencing the demands of commitments or responsibilities in your life.
For more clues, consider the people involve, their dynamics, and what stood out about the marriage.
See Wedding, Relationship
Interpretation 7 — Silvana Amar
The commitment could be to your work, to yourself or to your partner. Mostly, a marriage in your dream represents the coming together all various parts of yourself (feminine and masculine, or spiritual and rational). It could represent a greater level of awareness where by the dreamer’s conscious and unconscious elements are becoming more familiar and are embracing one another.
The marriage dream is affirmation and encouragement to grow in self-awareness and to transform yourself. On a more practical level, if you are not married but would like to be, this dream could also be a form of wish-fulfillment.
Interpretation 8 — Silvana Amar
The commitment could be to your work, to yourself or to your partner. Mostly, a marriage in your dream represents the coming together all various parts of yourself (feminine and masculine, or spiritual and rational). It could represent a greater level of awareness where by the dreamer’s conscious and unconscious elements are becoming more familiar and are embracing one another.
The marriage dream is affirmation and encouragement to grow in self-awareness and to transform yourself. On a more practical level, if you are not married but would like to be, this dream could also be a form of wish-fulfillment
Interpretation 9 — Martha Clarke
Interpretation 10 — Ella Freeman Sharpe
To see a marriage, happiness for the dreamer.
If everybody is mournful at the wedding, sadness awaits the dreamer.
For a married person, a dream of another marriage signifies distrust or deep-seated jealousy toward the present mate.
A dream of bigamy indicates uncontrollable emotions or suspicion of some other person related to the dreamer.
Interpretation 11 — Versatile - Anonymous
The concept of the sacred marriage or sacred love ceremony originated with the ancients, who enacted annual ceremonies to bring fertility and prosperity, signifying commitment. Today dreams of marriage have that symbolism of dedication to someone else.
Interpretation 12 — Astro Center
If the dreamer is marrying someone whom she does NOT want to marry, then she may be headed for a task that she’d rather not perform.
If the dreamer is a guest at someone else’s wedding, the success of a long-term goal may depend on others. Astrological parallels: Venus, Jupiter, Libra, Sagittarius Tarot parallels: The Empress, Justice
Interpretation 13 — myjellybean
The exception is if you dream of being forced into marriage, which means you are having strong doubts about a situation or relationship everyone else thinks is perfect for you.
If you dream your friend is getting married, you may be worried she is leaving you behind.
If you have a dream that your friend marries your boyfriend, you may have noticed some flirting between them in real life.
Interpretation 14 — Dr. Mıchael Lennox
If you are one of the marriage partners, consider the spouse in the dream as representing the quality of personality that is being called forth at this time.
Interpretation 15 — Stephen Girard
Interpretation 16 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous
If you are married, then dreaming of marriage may be a processing dream about the current circumstances you and your spouse are grappling with.
If you are not married, then this dream may represent your desires and hopes for what your idealized marriage would look/feel like.
See Wedding, Wish Fulfillment Dreams, Commitment and Vows.
Interpretation 17 — Betty Bethards
See Yin-Yang.
Interpretation 18 — Ariadne Green
The state of being married may comment on a creative project that fulfilled some longtime wish or desire. Dreaming about mamage may also symbolize your readiness for matrimony.
Interpretation 19 — Garuda
The best of all possibilities would be that the dream reflects harmony between your conscious and unconscious.
Interpretation 20 — Eric Ackroyd
Interpretation 21 — Versatile - Anonymous
The sense of rightness is sometimes felt first in dreams.
Interpretation 22 — Versatile - Anonymous
Dreaming of monogamy highlights this commitment.
Interpretation 23 — Theresa Cheung
Interpretation 24 — Versatile - Anonymous
Interpretation 25 — Klaus Vollmar
Folklore: Unfavorable omen, because after the so- called “happy ending,” “things” are just getting started.
Interpretation 26 — Pagan - Anonymous
If the marriage was between strangers, then the death pertains to a not too close acquaintance or friend.
See Wedding for more information.
Interpretation 27 — Michael and Elizabeth Thiessen
If the marriage was between strangers, then the death pertains to a not too close acquaintance or friend.
See Wedding for more information.
Interpretation 28 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett
Otherwise, see Wedding.
Interpretation 29 — James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver
Interpretation 30 — Vincent Wienand
2. The joining of Jesus and the Bride of Christ;
3. The church;
4. Contract; Matt. 19:4-6; Eph. 5:31-32.
Interpretation 31 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin
2. Death, either of close relation or friend.
3. Commitment, either need for or fear of.