What makes a true Godly marriage?

Why is it so wrong to live together before marriage when Adam and Eve never got married? SIGNED, UNWED DEAR UNWED>> First, let’s look at marriage. When God made Adam, he didn’t make a suitable mate for him. It wasn’t until after he named all of the animals (likely seeing that each one had their own mate) did Adam desire to have a mate as well (Gen 2). So God put Adam to sleep, created Eve, and brought her to him. I imagine it was love at first sight, similar to the deep, passionate love described between a bride and groom in the Song of Solomon. I believe Adam was elated to see such beautiful woman, who’s mind, body and soul was created especially for him. I imagine Eve was delighted to be received by the life partner she was made for, and so desired. We know that Adam accepted his precious gift because he receives her and names her in Genesis 2:23. And Eve accepted him because she was willing to be his mate. After they received each other in their hearts, the two became one flesh, and they were married. We further know they were created to be together for a lifetime because God issues a warning in Matthew 19:6, what “HE” puts together let no one separate. So, they weren’t living together before marriage... but you’re right, there wasn’t a formal wedding ceremony, recited vows, or witnesses other than God at their marriage, nor did there have to be. There was no one else on earth to celebrate their union with, other than God. So what does this tell us? It says a priest or preacher doesn’t marry two people, they officiate the vows. It says wedding vows doesn’t marry two people, they’re just words if not meant from the core of the soul. Signing a marriage certificate doesn’t marry two people, it just verifies that a legal marriage contract exists between them. A true marriage can only exist when two people, brought together by God, from the depths of their souls desire and accept each other as life partners, and become one in the flesh. Although Adam and Eve didn’t have a marriage ceremony as we know it, they did have a true Godly marriage, as did many people in the Bible who did not have formal weddings. Nowadays, fewer people are getting married. It’s becoming common for couples to live together instead of marrying because many want to see if they can get along, they want to live cheaper, or they want to leave an open door to exit the relationship. Many unwed couples reject the idea of the holy institution of marriage and the purposes for which God created it. All they desire are it’s benefits. This may be an acceptable lifestyle for the world; however, it shouldn’t be so for the Christian. As Christians, we should be consulting our heavenly father for the mate “He” created for us. Once he blesses us with our hearts desire, we should move forward towards marriage and consummation. We don’t have an option of using God’s gifts, and then giving it back whenever we so choose. God is God. With that said, God also knows where we are. He knows there are times we want to do right, but just don’t know how. He knows when we don’t have the full understanding needed to make wise choices and to eliminate mistakes. That’s why he sent Jesus to earth to be our Lord and Savior, so when we mess up, and make erroneous choices, such as in the matters of the heart, we also have forgiveness and help to right every wrong situation. Blessings.