bridal
For the bride
Bridal means relating to a bride or wedding: bridal gown, bridal shower, bridal party.
The word functions almost exclusively as an adjective, though it occasionally appears as a noun for wedding festivities.
Despite sounding identical to bridle (the horse equipment), the words have different origins and meanings.
Sacred ritual table
- aisleCorridor between seating sections
- vowsSolemn binding promises
- processionFormal moving line
- officiantCeremony presider
readings · unity candle · handfasting · rings · blessing · recessional · chuppah · ketubah
Long formal garment
- veilFabric that obscures
- trainRail vehicle or instruct
- tiaraOrnamental feminine headband
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
tulle · satin · bodice · corset · bustle · chiffon · petticoat · crinoline
Marital property transfer
- dowerWidow's inheritance right
- trousseauBride's gathered possessions
- bannsFormal notice of intended nuptials
- betrothalFormal marriage agreement
arranged · elopement · endogamy · exogamy · matchmaker · go-between · henna · mehndi
Formal union between partners
- matrimonyLegal union of spouses
- nuptialsVows and rings
- wedlockState of being spouses
- conjugalOf marriage
spousal · betrothed · newlywed · groom · consummation · troth · espousal · connubial
Act of receiving guests
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
- champagneEffervescent celebratory wine
- bouquet tossBride throws flowers backward
- garterStocking-securing elastic strap
first dance · cake cutting · banquet · decorations · confetti · music · speeches · honeymoon
Bride's principal attendant
- flower girlYouth strewing petals at weddings
- attendantsPeople who assist others
- entourageAttendants accompanying someone important
- groomsmenGroom's wedding attendants
best man · ushers · processional · matching · duties · gifts · luncheon
altar
Sacred ritual table
- aisleCorridor between seating sections
- vowsSolemn binding promises
- processionFormal moving line
officiant · readings · unity candle · handfasting · rings · blessing · recessional · chuppah · ketubah · exchange
gown
Long formal garment
lace · tulle · satin · bodice · corset · bustle · chiffon · petticoat · crinoline · brocade
dowry
Marital property transfer
- dowerWidow's inheritance right
- trousseauBride's gathered possessions
- bannsFormal notice of intended nuptials
betrothal · arranged · elopement · endogamy · exogamy · matchmaker · go-between · henna · mehndi · bottom drawer
marriage
Formal union between partners
conjugal · spousal · betrothed · newlywed · groom · consummation · troth · espousal · connubial
reception
Act of receiving guests
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
- champagneEffervescent celebratory wine
- bouquet tossBride throws flowers backward
garter · first dance · cake cutting · banquet · decorations · confetti · music · speeches · honeymoon · registry
maid of honor
Bride's principal attendant
- flower girlYouth strewing petals at weddings
- attendantsPeople who assist others
- entourageAttendants accompanying someone important
groomsmen · best man · ushers · processional · matching · duties · gifts · luncheon
- makeup slangbeat, beat face, contour, contouring, cut crease
- weddingswedding, wedding dress, wedding cake, wedding ceremony, groom
- marriagegroom, wedding, husband, wife, spouse
- jewelry stylesvintage, antique, art deco, art nouveau, Victorian
- magazine typesfashion, news, sports, celebrity, gossip
- Literary Weddingswedding, groom, betrothal, marriage vows, wedding scene
- bride and groomCouple being married
- bridal showerPre-marriage gift gathering
- bridal partyCeremony's supporting cast
- bridal wreathOrnamental flowering shrub
- bridal veilSheer fabric worn by brides
- bridal gownCeremonial marriage attire
bride, brides, bridegroom, bride-to-be, bridesmaid, bridesmaids, bridal shower, bridegrooms, bridesman