brides-to-be

Future married women

Brides-to-be is the plural of bride-to-be—women who are engaged to be married.

The phrase emphasizes the transitional period between engagement and wedding: The bridal shop was full of excited brides-to-be trying on gowns.

Like other compounds with "to-be," it marks someone by what they will soon become.

wedding-planning

engagement

Commitment to wed or attend

florist · invitations · budget · timeline · vendor · coordinator · checklist · deposit · reception · ceremony

emotional

excitement

State of eager enthusiasm

stress · countdown · dreams · overwhelm · joy · tears · expectations · anxiety · butterflies · impatience

attire

gown

Long formal garment

alterations · boutique · designer · lace · tulle · bodice · bustle · tiara · jewelry · shoes

ritual

shower

Water spray for bathing

maid-of-honor · gifts · games · traditions · celebration · toast · send-off

preparation

diet

Customary food consumption

tan · facial · waxing · salon · stylist · wellness · glow · self-care · regimen · detox

Opposites
marital role gender

brides-to-befiancés

Engaged men

temporal wedding status

brides-to-bewives

Married female partners

brides · married women · newlyweds · divorcees · ex-wives

relationship trajectory

brides-to-bedivorcées

Women after marital dissolution

ex-fiancées · widows · spinsters · bachelorettes

Family

bride, brides, bridal, bridegroom, bridesmaid, bridesmaids

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G