bridehood
Newly married state
Bridehood is the state or condition of being a bride—the period when a woman is newly married or about to be married.
The word is rare and literary, paralleling formations like maidenhood or widowhood: She looked back on her bridehood with fondness.
Formal union between partners
- matrimonyLegal union of spouses
- wifeFemale marriage partner
- spouseMarried partner
- partnerOne who shares activity
commitment · conjugal · newlywed · honeymoon · consummation · monogamy · match · union
Commitment to wed or attend
- betrothalFormal marriage agreement
- proposalFormal plan for consideration
- fiancéeEngaged woman
- bacheloretteUnmarried woman
registry · fitting · rehearsal · banns · dowry · mehndi · pampering · countdown
Marriage rite and feast
- vowsSolemn binding promises
- aisleCorridor between seating sections
- altarSacred ritual table
- chapelSmall worship room
officiant · procession · reception · banquet · toast · confetti · readings · blessing
Long formal garment
- veilFabric that obscures
- tiaraOrnamental feminine headband
- trousseauBride's gathered possessions
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
garter · train · lace · corset · henna · lehenga · qipao · hanbok
Principal female wedding attendant
- groomsmenGroom's wedding attendants
- officiantCeremony presider
- attendantsPeople who assist others
- entourageAttendants accompanying someone important
marriage
Formal union between partners
partner · commitment · conjugal · newlywed · honeymoon · consummation · monogamy · match · union · wedlock
engagement
Commitment to wed or attend
bachelorette · registry · fitting · rehearsal · banns · dowry · mehndi · pampering · countdown
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
chapel · officiant · procession · reception · banquet · toast · confetti · readings · blessing · handfasting
gown
Long formal garment
bouquet · garter · train · lace · corset · henna · lehenga · qipao · hanbok · jewelry
maid-of-honor
Principal female wedding attendant
- groomsmenGroom's wedding attendants
- officiantCeremony presider
- attendantsPeople who assist others
bridehoodwifehood
Status as spouse
spinsterhood · singlehood · widowhood · maidenhood · marriage
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