>>> as we mentioned another sign of our times to report tonight. the number of married americans dropping fast. barely half the people over 18 are married now compared to almost three-quarters back in 1960 . our report tonight from nbc's chris jansing .
>> reporter: at 28 mariana is a vision in strapless organza, shopping for her wedding dress .
>> i am excited. it feels right. it really does.
>> reporter: for her it's a dream come true but she may soon be in the minority. a new research study finds just 51 is% of adults are now married, fewer than ever before. notably the number of new marriages dropped 5% just within a year.
>> if this trend continues within a few years we'll see less than a majority of american adults who aren't married and this will be a first.
>> hey, that sweater looks great on you.
>> reporter: it's a dramatic change from the days of ozzie & harriet when most people were married young. today the median age for tying the knot is close to 27 for women, 29 for men. even older if you're college educated but why are people wait waiting? reed kimmel has been in the business for decades and sees is change coming.
>> they want to secure a job before they want to secure a relationship.
>> reporter: the old social stigmas are gone. 39 and never married, kate bolik wrote a much talked about article on the single life .
>> the idea that marriage is the way we become an adult, that's changed.
>> reporter: more adults are living alone or cohabitating and not feeling the pressure to make it legal. for old-fashioned romantics out there, 72% of us will marry at some point in our lives.
>> i think it's beautiful.
>> reporter: olga elizabeth sebina will walk down the aisle after dating for six years.
>> there is no question in my mind or heart about the right decision.
>> reporter: so marriage isn't yet going the way of the horse and carriage. chris jansing , nbc news, new york.
Source: http://video.msnbc.msn.com/nightly-news/45676195/
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