premarriage
Prior to matrimony
Premarriage describes the period or circumstances before a marriage takes place: premarriage counseling, premarriage jitters, a premarriage agreement.
The word functions like prenuptial but sounds less formal or legal.
Pursuing romantic connections
- wooingRomantic pursuit of another
- flirtingPlayfully showing romantic interest
- romancingActively pursuing affection
- suitorOne who seeks affection
beau · admirer · serenade · affection · charm · infatuation · sweetheart · gallantry
Formal plan for consideration
engaged · diamond · kneel · acceptance · announcement · celebration · party · affianced
Curative mental treatment
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
- compatibilityMutual suitability between things
- expectationsBeliefs about future outcomes
intimacy · trust · values · goals · finances · roles · responsibilities · facilitator
State of eager enthusiasm
- butterfliesFluttering insects or nervousness
- jittersNervous agitation
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
- expectationBelief about future outcomes
hope · dreams · countdown · eagerness · yearning · aspiration · prospect · readiness
dating
Pursuing romantic connections
- wooingRomantic pursuit of another
- flirtingPlayfully showing romantic interest
- romancingActively pursuing affection
suitor · beau · admirer · serenade · affection · charm · infatuation · sweetheart · gallantry · matchmaking
proposal
Formal plan for consideration
betrothed · engaged · diamond · kneel · acceptance · announcement · celebration · party · affianced · intention
therapy
Curative mental treatment
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
- compatibilityMutual suitability between things
expectations · intimacy · trust · values · goals · finances · roles · responsibilities · facilitator · assessment
excitement
State of eager enthusiasm
- butterfliesFluttering insects or nervousness
- jittersNervous agitation
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
expectation · hope · dreams · countdown · eagerness · yearning · aspiration · prospect · readiness · forethought
budgeting
Allocating funds systematically
- venuePlace of occurrence
- cateringSupplying prepared meals professionally
- invitationsRequests to attend
dress · suit · cake · flowers · photographer · honeymoon · checklist · timeline · reception · vendors
prenup
Contract preceding marriage
- contractEnforceable written agreement
- settlementResolved dispute or colony
- provisionsStockpiled food and supplies
clauses · assets · division · alimony · notarized · binding · lawyer · attorney · solicitor · mediation
premarriagepostmarriage
After the wedding
married · postmarital · postdivorce · postnuptial · wedded
marriage, marry, unmarried, marital, remarriage, extramarital, premarital, intermarriage, nonmarital