Yet, according to research, the few marriages which still occur in this way appear to be just as happy and loving as those which do not. In today’s culture, the idea of having those closest to a man or woman chose their spouse for them seems rather laughable. The first is the fact that Elizabeth was chosen by those who knew David best: his friends and family. The answer seems to stem from two components. Hearing the Weinlick love story, one can’t help but wonder: What made their marriage a success in an age where the institution is often treated like a show, or a temporary fling which can quickly be annulled if the individuals decide they’re just not into each other? Instead, it promises to leave a gaping hole into what has become a very happy and loving family of six. And contrary to what many might think, their arranged marriage isn’t making the parting easy. A grim cancer diagnosis is catapulting the couple toward the fulfillment of their “till death us do part” vows. Today, the marriage of Weinlick and Runze is about to end, but not because of divorce. They overwhelmingly chose Bethy, and the pair was married that day at the megamall, having met briefly just twice before - as Bethy picked up a questionnaire, then dropped it off.Īt the time, I remember raising my eyebrows and thinking, “Well, I hope it will last.” As the field narrowed to two dozen women, Bethy stood out to his screeners because she showed she was willing to build and work on a relationship. David’s friends grilled the applicants with questions. They shot a commercial, placed advertisements and did countless television interviews, eventually soliciting inquiries from hundreds of women. The groom, having long been harassed by his friends and relatives to find a wife and settle down, finally enlisted their help in recruiting a bride. They barely knew each other, but were married in a showcase wedding at the Mall of America. Twenty years ago, I remember reading the story of David Weinlick and Elizabeth Runze in my local paper. It was a match made… in the Mall of America, of all places.
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