nuptial
Pertaining to matrimony
Nuptial means relating to marriage or weddings: nuptial vows, the nuptial bed, nuptial bliss.
The word is formal or literary—you're more likely to encounter it in wedding announcements or poetry than casual speech.
The plural nuptials refers to a wedding ceremony itself: The nuptials will take place in June.
Woman getting married
- groomBetrothed man; stable worker
- bridesmaidBride's ceremonial assistant
- groomsmanMale wedding supporter
- maid of honorBride's principal attendant
best man · flower girl · ring bearer · usher · attendant · page boy · witness · bridal party
Formal union between partners
- matrimonyLegal union of spouses
- wedlockState of being spouses
- betrothalFormal marriage agreement
- espousalAdoption of a belief
match · alliance · spouse · partner · conjugal · marital · monogamy · polyamory
Long formal garment
- veilFabric that obscures
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
- trainRail vehicle or instruct
- tiaraOrnamental feminine headband
trousseau · lace · corset · boutonniere · tuxedo · lehenga · sherwani · hanbok
Sacred ritual table
- vowsSolemn binding promises
- officiantCeremony presider
- processionalCeremonial entrance music
- chapelSmall worship room
cathedral · congregation · liturgy · celebrant · communion · candelabra · rehearsal · recessional
Man pledged to marry
- fiancéeEngaged woman
- betrothedEngaged to marry
- proposalFormal plan for consideration
- engagement ringPre-wedding commitment jewelry
dowry · bride price · banns · announcement · courtship
Solemn binding promises
- promiseCommitment to act
- covenantBinding formal pledge
- pledgeBinding promise given
- oathFormal binding promise
troth · plight · devotion · fidelity · declaration · consent · avowal · affirmation
Act of receiving guests
- honeymoonNewlyweds' celebratory vacation
- toastsRaised-glass honors
- cateringSupplying prepared meals professionally
- invitationsRequests to attend
confetti · wedding cake · first dance · banquet · registry · seating chart · favors · centerpieces
bride
Woman getting married
- groomBetrothed man; stable worker
- bridesmaidBride's ceremonial assistant
- groomsmanMale wedding supporter
maid of honor · best man · flower girl · ring bearer · usher · attendant · page boy · witness · bridal party · entourage
marriage
Formal union between partners
espousal · match · alliance · spouse · partner · conjugal · marital · monogamy · polyamory · arranged marriage
gown
Long formal garment
tiara · trousseau · lace · corset · boutonniere · tuxedo · lehenga · sherwani · hanbok · barong
altar
Sacred ritual table
- vowsSolemn binding promises
- officiantCeremony presider
- processionalCeremonial entrance music
chapel · cathedral · congregation · liturgy · celebrant · communion · candelabra · rehearsal · recessional · benediction
fiancé
Man pledged to marry
engagement ring · dowry · bride price · banns · announcement · courtship
vows
Solemn binding promises
oath · troth · plight · devotion · fidelity · declaration · consent · avowal · affirmation · bond
reception
Act of receiving guests
- honeymoonNewlyweds' celebratory vacation
- toastsRaised-glass honors
- cateringSupplying prepared meals professionally
invitations · confetti · wedding cake · first dance · banquet · registry · seating chart · favors · centerpieces · mehndi
nuptialdivorce
Legal end of matrimony
separation · divorced · annulment · dissolution · breakup
- nuptial vowsPledges made when wedding
- nuptial massMarriage ceremony with Eucharist
- nuptial ceremonyFormal marriage event
- nuptial ritesMarriage ceremony practices
- nuptial agreementMarital financial contract
- nuptial contractsLegal marriage agreements