newlywed

bride

Woman getting married

• groomBetrothed man; stable worker
• partnerOne who shares activity
• husbandMarried man's role

wife · companion · mate · consort · helpmate · bridegroom · betrothed · beloved · soulmate · life partner

reception

Act of receiving guests

• ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
• vowsSolemn binding promises
• nuptialsVows and rings

bouquet · first dance · bridesmaids · groomsmen · best man · maid of honor · tuxedo · confetti · banquet · toast

marriage

Formal union between partners

• matrimonyLegal union of spouses
• partnershipShared business arrangement
• bondBinding tie or connection

commitment · joining · togetherness · couplehood · marital · conjugal · betrothal · match · alliance · bliss

getaway

Swift departure or retreat

• destinationIntended arrival point
• resortPlace for getaways
• suiteConnected hotel rooms

cruise · paradise · island · luxury · relaxation · travel · escape · adventure · exotic · beachfront

first year

Opening academic period

• adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
• cohabitationDwelling together unmarried
• moving inEstablishing new residence

learning curve · early marriage · starting out · first home · joint accounts · milestone

• weddingsbride, groom, marriage, marry, bouquet
• marriagebride, groom, husband, wife, spouse
• people typesfriend, stranger, neighbor, enemy, buddy
• relationship statussingle, married, divorced, engaged, separated
• spouseshusband, wife, spouse, hubby, wifey
• Wiveswife, spouse, bride, housewife, first wife