exchange of vows
Nuptial promise ritual
An exchange of vows is the central moment in a wedding ceremony when partners make formal promises to each other.
The vows may be traditional religious formulas, civil declarations, or personal statements the couple has written.
They exchanged vows at sunset on the beach.
The phrase sometimes appears figuratively for any serious mutual commitment.
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Legal end of matrimony
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Act of receiving guests
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