Getting married is a big decision and finding the right person isn’t always easy. So we’re going to make it simple for you. Marry a Virginian! Not only will you have the best wedding pictures out of all your friends, you’ll be getting one of the best kinds of people the world has to offer. We have big hearts, great minds and generous natures – not to mention the best state motto. Still need convincing? Here are just a few more reasons…

1. We make the best Trivial Pursuit partners.
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Virginians are smart. It's a fact. We have amazing history AND some of the top schools in the nation. I wouldn't say we're know-it-alls, just that we know it all.
2. You'll never go hungry.
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If we're not cooking up some of our grandmother's famous apple pie, cornbread or brunswick stew, we'll take you out for some of the best food in the world.
3. We love a good adventure.
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You'll never have to convince a Virginian to get out and explore. It's what we do best.
4. We're adaptable.
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Spend a spring in Virginia…you'll see what we mean.
5. When we make a commitment, we stick to it.
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One word: Jamestown. You're welcome, America.

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6. And we're loyal.
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Just ask any Redskins fan. We stick together…win or lose.
7. We're all about family.
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Family comes first for most Virginians. We know what matters the most…but you might just have to remind us when we offer to host Thanksgiving dinner and 40 people show up.
8. You'll never get bored trying to figure out what we really mean.
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Just trust me when I say that "bless your heart" does not mean what you think it means.
9. THIS….you get to see scenes like this all the time.
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The beauty of Virginia is matched only by your spouse...at least that's what you'd better tell her. (Photo taken at Raven's Roost along the Blue Ridge Parkway)
10. We know that many things just get BETTER with age.
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Cheers to that.
11. We're really all just romantics at heart.
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After all, Virginia IS for lovers.

So for all of you out there looking for that special someone – that’s your dating problems solved. For those of you smart enough to have already found yourself a good Virginia man or woman, tell us what you love about being married to a Virginian in the comments below!

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