When you hear of nineteen-year-olds getting married, the typical response is an eye roll or disapproving sighs. We live in an age where young love is deemed unreal or irresponsible. Why? As a nineteen-year-old bride, here are reasons why I think getting married young is OK.

1. You still have a lot of growing to do.

I understand that at a young age your mind is nowhere near it's peak of maturity. I know that I have a lot of growing to do, and that is why I am excited to do it with the person I love. I want the chance to see and help them grow just as they will for me. Not only are we going to grow into our own people, we are going to grow as a couple.

2. Maybe you should wait a few years.

What is the point in waiting. Why should I restrict my own happiness for a few more years when this is the person I want to be with? We are never guaranteed our next breath so why waste it?

3. You aren't ready to settle down. You will want to date more people.

I have dated plenty of people in my past and have had my shares of ups and downs. At this point in my life I have found the person who makes me want to get out of the bed in the morning. I have found the person who makes me smile like no other. Why would I leave the best thing that has happened to me?

4. You won't be able to do what you wanted to before.

Says who? As a matter of fact I will be able to do everything I dreamed if before but now I will be able to do it with someone there to support me. I will have a partner for every adventure I go on.

5. It is expensive.

Weddings are expensive. Weddings will always be expensive. The price is not going to change no matter how long I wait. I am willing to spend my money on something that I will never forget. It is my day.

6. It is hard.

We have already been living together and have overcome many obstacles together. We are learning how to handle life on our own together and creating our future together. No matter what we go through, we always have a lesson to learn. I would rather learn together than appart.

7. You need to make memories while your young.

One day, years from now, we will be sitting on the couch with our children looking at us from across the room. We will be telling them all these stories from our young years. We will be reminiscing the crazy times that we shared together.

Love doesn't have an age limit so why are young people criticized when they find love at a young age? I for one, am ecstatic to have found my love so young. Now I get to spend my life surrounded by the support and love of them. Young love is OK.