The Amish Community and Dating Dating among the Amish typically begins around age 16 with most Amish couples marrying between the ages of 20 and 22. Because the Amish community does not allow for divorce, the courting process is taken very seriously.

Can you marry into the Amish?

Amish believe large families are a blessing from God. Amish rules allow marrying only between members of the Amish Church.