brides

They wear veils

Brides is the plural of bride, a woman about to be married or recently married.

The word appears frequently in contexts involving wedding planning, ceremonies, and the wedding industry.

A bridal party typically includes bridesmaids who attend to the bride.

The brides were all smiles as they posed for photos after the ceremony.

In same-sex weddings, both partners may be referred to as brides if they are women.

wedding

groom

Betrothed man; stable worker

  • receptionAct of receiving guests
  • cakeFrosted baked dessert
  • toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor

maid-of-honor · ringbearer · registry · seating · garter · rehearsal · invitations · engagement · trousseau · dowry

ceremony

veil

Fabric that obscures

  • bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
  • aisleCorridor between seating sections
  • altarSacred ritual table

vows · gown · processional · chapel · officiant · chuppah · mehndi · canopy · ketubah · handfasting

attire

gown

Long formal garment

  • veilFabric that obscures
  • dressSkirted one-piece garment
  • trainRail vehicle or instruct

lace · tulle · organza · tiara · jewelry · headpiece · bustle · corset · embroidery · beading

tradition

customs

Traditional practices or import taxes

blessing · arranged · matchmaking · trousseau · ceremonial · ancestry · lineage · rites · superstition · lucky

newlywed

honeymoon

Newlyweds' celebratory vacation

couple · matrimony · conjugal · nuptial · fidelity · commitment · togetherness · companionship · household · anniversary

romance

love

Intense fond attachment

fiancée · sweetheart · devotion · passion · betrothal · suitor · promise · anticipation · dreams · fairy-tale

emotion

joy

Intense positive emotion

excited · blushing · glowing · anticipation · elation · happiness · butterflies · overwhelmed · beautiful · stunning

Categories
Opposites
marital role in wedding

bridesgrooms

Horse caretakers or fiancés

bridegrooms · groomsmen · best men · ushers

stage in marital journey

brideswives

Married female partners

divorcées · widows · married women · spinsters · ex-wives

marital status transition

brideswives

Married female partners

married women · newlyweds · matrons · divorcees

Phrases
Family

bride, bridal, bridegroom, bridesmaid, bridesmaids, bridegrooms, bridesman, bridesmen

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G