What exactly is National Love and Marriage Day?
It's a day — July 8 — founded by Dave and Carrie Kerpen to honor the work, the joy, and the choice of long love. The inaugural celebration is a sponsored "Love and Marriage Night" at a Brooklyn Cyclones home game on July 8, 2026, marking the 20th anniversary of their ballpark wedding.
I can't make it to Brooklyn — how else can I celebrate?
From July 1 through July 8, post a short video with your husband, wife, or partner and tag it #loveandmarriageday. Tell your story, share a memory, or just goof off together on camera. We'll be reposting and collecting the best ones across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn. One nation, one hashtag, a thousand love stories.
Are you really trying to break a world record?
Yes. The current Guinness World Record for the largest marriage vow renewal ceremony is 1,593 couples, set in February 2026. On July 8, 2026, with a Guinness adjudicator on site, we're going to renew vows for 1,594 or more couples on the field at Maimonides Park — and put love in the record books. To be part of it, fill out the vow renewal form below.
When and where is the event?
Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Maimonides Park — home of the Brooklyn Cyclones — in Coney Island, Brooklyn. Game time and gate times will be announced as we get closer; sign up below to be notified.
How do I renew my vows on the field?
Fill out the vow renewal interest form below. Each registered couple counts toward the Guinness record attempt. We'll be in touch with details on the on-field ceremony, the schedule, what to wear, what's provided, and how to bring family along.
Is this only for married couples?
No — the day is for everyone who's building a life with someone. The Guinness record is specifically for "wedding vow renewals," so the on-field ceremony is for couples already married. But the day, the hashtag, and the story collection are equally for engaged couples. If you're engaged, share your story here — we want it featured alongside the marriage stories. Bring your fiancé, your kids, your friends. The Cyclones game is open to all.
What kinds of stories are you collecting?
All of them. The proposal you replayed in your head a hundred times. The year you almost didn't make it through. The ritual you've never skipped. The thing your partner does that you still love. The fight you laughed about a year later. Share your marriage story or engagement story — we're featuring them on the site, in the press push, and on the scoreboard at Maimonides Park on July 8.
What kinds of brands are sponsoring?
We're partnering with brands whose audiences overlap with couples and weddings — jewelry, wedding services, dating apps, lifestyle, financial services, travel, hospitality, and more. If you're a marketer or founder who wants to be in front of 1,500+ couples at a record-setting event, we'd love to talk.
Is this connected to a charity?
The original 2006 ballpark wedding raised $25,000 for the MS Society. Charitable beneficiaries for the 2026 event will be announced as the lineup comes together. Causes related to relationships, mental health, and family well-being are top of mind.
Are you press / media?
Yes, we'd love to host you. Fill out the media form below and we'll send a press kit, b-roll plans, and an on-field interview list. This is a one-of-a-kind story: a couple who got married at a ballpark with $100K in sponsorships in 2006 returns 20 years later to break a world record for love.
Who's behind this?
Dave and Carrie Kerpen. Dave is a NY Times bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and global keynote speaker. Carrie led the eight-figure sale of Likeable Media and now runs The Whisper Group, advising women-owned businesses. Together they co-host the In It Together podcast and are building a couples app of the same name.
