Kate Hudson, known for both her acting chops and her famous lineage, is seemingly in no hurry to say "I do" to fiancé Danny Fujikawa, despite their engagement announcement 18 months ago. This prolonged delay has prompted friends to wonder if Hudson prefers their love to remain unfettered by matrimonial ties.

The 44-year-old actress, poised to be a bride, shows no signs of advancing preparations to wed her 42-year-old betrothed, a period of hesitation that began after their engagement in 2021 — three years following the birth of their daughter, Rani.

A close source shares, "Kate is taking her time and has not made any steps towards setting a wedding date or even scouting for a venue."

The source reveals that Hudson looks to her mother, Goldie Hawn, and Hawn's enduring partner, Kurt Russell, as examples of how a relationship can thrive without the formalities of marriage. "Kate asserts that she and Danny have an idyllic relationship. She is head over heels for him, but her parents' successful unwedded partnership does make her pause and consider their path," adds the source.

Goldie, 77, and Kurt, 72, have commemorated 40 years as a couple this year. Despite frequently discussing marriage, they have never felt the necessity to formalize their commitment. Moreover, Hudson's own history with marriage has been less than perfect.

Hudson was previously wedded to Chris Robinson, the Black Crowes singer and father to her 19-year-old son Ryder, for a duration of seven years. Her later engagement to musician Matt Bellamy, father to her 11-year-old son Bingham, also ended without nuptials.

The insider suggests Hudson's reluctance to rush into marriage stems from a deeply held belief about love. "Kate feels that there's a unique beauty in a relationship that endures purely out of love and not due to marital obligation," discloses the insider. "She has no doubts about Danny being her life partner, and to her, their engagement itself signifies a deep commitment."

The source concludes, "While Kate doesn’t dismiss the possibility of a wedding, she certainly isn't in a hurry to set a date."