bridals
Nuptials and espousals
Bridals is the plural of bridal, referring to multiple wedding ceremonies or wedding-related events.
Though bridal now functions primarily as an adjective modifying things connected to brides and weddings—bridal gown, bridal shower, bridal party—the noun form persists in contexts involving multiple ceremonies or in older literary usage.
The June bridals filled every church in town.
Marriage rite and feast
- nuptialsVows and rings
- vowsSolemn binding promises
- matrimonyLegal union of spouses
- altarSacred ritual table
officiant · processional · recessional · rings · pronouncement · unity · blessing · betrothal
Long formal garment
- veilFabric that obscures
- trainRail vehicle or instruct
- trousseauBride's gathered possessions
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
white · dress · tiara · bouquet · silk · bustle · headpiece · gloves
Act of receiving guests
- showerWater spray for bathing
- partyGathering for celebration
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
- feastElaborate ceremonial meal
banquet · festivities · mehndi · rehearsal · procession · dowry · henna · traditions
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
altar · officiant · processional · recessional · rings · pronouncement · unity · blessing · betrothal · handfasting
gown
Long formal garment
lace · white · dress · tiara · bouquet · silk · bustle · headpiece · gloves · sash
reception
Act of receiving guests
feast · banquet · festivities · mehndi · rehearsal · procession · dowry · henna · traditions · customs
boutique
Small specialized retail shop
collection · designer · catalog · industry · market · showroom · expo · fair · vendor · planner
bridalsfunerals
Rites for the deceased
burials · wakes · obsequies · death rites · last rites
- bridal showerPre-marriage gift gathering
- bridal partyCeremony's supporting cast
- bridal wreathOrnamental flowering shrub
- bridal veilSheer fabric worn by brides
- bridal gownCeremonial marriage attire
- bridal bouquetBride's ceremonial flowers