marriage ceremony
Vows exchanged formally
A marriage ceremony is the formal event at which two people are legally or spiritually united as spouses.
It typically involves the exchange of vows and rings, witnessed by an officiant and guests.
Marriage ceremonies range from brief civil proceedings at a courthouse to elaborate religious or cultural celebrations lasting hours or days.
They planned a small marriage ceremony on the beach.
- officiantCeremony presider
- brideWoman getting married
- vowsSolemn binding promises
- groomBetrothed man; stable worker
- man and wifeWedded couple
procession · down the aisle · handfasting · celebrant · guests · witnesses · wedding rings · altar · bridal veil · sacred texts · bridesmaids · best man · wedding party · bouquet · unity candle · flower girl · aisle · ring bearer
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Legal process ending marriage
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