solemnisation
Making something official
Solemnisation is the act of performing a ceremony with formal dignity, especially a marriage or religious rite.
The word emphasises the official, ceremonial nature of the act rather than casual recognition: The solemnisation of the marriage took place at the cathedral.
British spelling; American English uses solemnization.
Marriage rite and feast
- marriageFormal union between partners
- nuptialsVows and rings
- matrimonyLegal union of spouses
- brideWoman getting married
groom · officiant · altar · chapel · vows · procession · reception · guests
Sacred ritual conveying grace
- liturgyFormal worship structure
- riteCeremonial act or practice
- benedictionFormal spoken blessing
- consecrationDedicating to sacred purpose
blessing · sanctuary · vestments · sacred · invocation · cantor · priest · minister
Binding promise given
- oathFormal binding promise
- promiseCommitment to act
- covenantBinding formal pledge
- trothPledged word of loyalty
declaration · commitment · bond · affirmation · avowal · exchange · rings · fidelity
Formal grant of permission
- registrationFormal recording of participation
- certificateFormal written attestation
- bindingLegally or morally required
- contractualRelating to formal agreements
official · notarized · affidavit · civil · registry · magistrate · jurisdiction · documentation
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
bride · groom · officiant · altar · chapel · vows · procession · reception · guests · bridesmaids
sacrament
Sacred ritual conveying grace
- liturgyFormal worship structure
- riteCeremonial act or practice
- benedictionFormal spoken blessing
consecration · blessing · sanctuary · vestments · sacred · invocation · cantor · priest · minister · rabbi
pledge
Binding promise given
troth · declaration · commitment · bond · affirmation · avowal · exchange · rings · fidelity · devotion
license
Formal grant of permission
- registrationFormal recording of participation
- certificateFormal written attestation
- bindingLegally or morally required
contractual · official · notarized · affidavit · civil · registry · magistrate · jurisdiction · documentation · statutory
solemnisationdesecration
Violating something sacred
profanation · informality · trivialisation · mockery · irreverence
solemnisationannulment
Declared void from start
dissolution · invalidation · nullification · divorce · revocation
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