Normally, a shotgun wedding is a wedding that is arranged to avoid embarrassment due to an unplanned pregnancy, rather than out of the desire of the participants. The phrase is an American colloquialism, though it is also used in other parts of the world, based on a supposed scenario (usually hyperbole) that the father of the pregnant daughter, almost by accepted custom, must resort to using coercion (such as threatening with a shotgun) to ensure that the man who impregnated her follows through with the wedding.)
Universally, the divorce rates exceeds 50%. Are you sure this would be the best way to start building a life with your intended?
Just a thought.
Of course not… that's was just a joke ;D