wedding
Vows and celebration
A wedding is a ceremony in which two people get married, along with the associated celebration: They're planning a June wedding.
The word extends to describe things connected with the event: wedding dress, wedding cake, wedding reception.
Figuratively, a wedding can be any union of two things: a wedding of art and technology.
Sacred ritual table
- officiantCeremony presider
- processionalCeremonial entrance music
- vowsSolemn binding promises
- ringsCircular bands worn
aisle · chapel · solemnization · recessional · unity candle · handfasting · ketubah · chuppah
Solemn binding promises
- promiseCommitment to act
- pledgeBinding promise given
- foreverFor all time
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
fidelity · bond · union · covenant · partnership · loyalty · trust · honor
Woman getting married
- groomBetrothed man; stable worker
- bridesmaidBride's ceremonial assistant
- groomsmanMale wedding supporter
- maid of honorBride's principal attendant
best man · officiant · flower girl · ring bearer · usher · mother-in-law · spouse · couple
Act of receiving guests
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
- cakeFrosted baked dessert
- bouquet tossBride throws flowers backward
- garterStocking-securing elastic strap
first dance · banquet · champagne · guests · speeches · DJ · band · catering
Traditional practices or import taxes
- ritualsCeremonial repeated practices
- dowryMarital property transfer
- matchmakingArranging romantic connections
- betrothalFormal marriage agreement
arranged · henna · tea ceremony · jumping the broom · breaking glass · circling · registry · something borrowed
Long formal garment
- veilFabric that obscures
- tuxedoMen's formal evening attire
- trainRail vehicle or instruct
- tiaraOrnamental feminine headband
boutonniere · corsage · cufflinks · bridesmaid dress · suit · sash · bustle · something blue
Intense fond attachment
- passionIntense emotional drive
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
- soulmateDeeply compatible life partner
- sweetheartAffectionate name for beloved
courtship · affection · adore · cherish · heartfelt · proposal · engagement · first look
Formal grant of permission
- certificateFormal written attestation
- officiantCeremony presider
- witnessOne who attests
- signatureHandwritten name for verification
registry · annulment · prenuptial · civil · courthouse · justice of the peace · consent · marriage certificate
altar
Sacred ritual table
- officiantCeremony presider
- processionalCeremonial entrance music
- vowsSolemn binding promises
rings · aisle · chapel · solemnization · recessional · unity candle · handfasting · ketubah · chuppah · canopy
vows
Solemn binding promises
devotion · fidelity · bond · union · covenant · partnership · loyalty · trust · honor · faithfulness
bride
Woman getting married
- groomBetrothed man; stable worker
- bridesmaidBride's ceremonial assistant
- groomsmanMale wedding supporter
maid of honor · best man · officiant · flower girl · ring bearer · usher · mother-in-law · spouse · couple · fiancé
reception
Act of receiving guests
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
- cakeFrosted baked dessert
- bouquet tossBride throws flowers backward
garter · first dance · banquet · champagne · guests · speeches · DJ · band · catering · venue
customs
Traditional practices or import taxes
- ritualsCeremonial repeated practices
- dowryMarital property transfer
- matchmakingArranging romantic connections
betrothal · arranged · henna · tea ceremony · jumping the broom · breaking glass · circling · registry · something borrowed · white dress
gown
Long formal garment
tiara · boutonniere · corsage · cufflinks · bridesmaid dress · suit · sash · bustle · something blue · lace
love
Intense fond attachment
- passionIntense emotional drive
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
- soulmateDeeply compatible life partner
sweetheart · courtship · affection · adore · cherish · heartfelt · proposal · engagement · first look · chemistry
license
Formal grant of permission
- certificateFormal written attestation
- officiantCeremony presider
- witnessOne who attests
signature · registry · annulment · prenuptial · civil · courthouse · justice of the peace · consent · marriage certificate · documentation
sacrament
Sacred ritual conveying grace
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- clergyOrdained religious officials collectively
- churchPlace of Christian worship
temple · mosque · synagogue · mass · homily · prayers · scripture · sacred · holy matrimony · minister
- celebrationsgraduation, festival, party, fireworks, birthday
- eventsevent, events, party, parties, concert
- social lifefriend, family, group, relationship, community
- traditionstradition, custom, customs, cultural practices, rituals
- weddingmarry, bride and groom, ring, vow, bride
- weddingsbride, groom, marriage, marry, bouquet
weddingdivorce
Legal end of matrimony
dissolution · annulment · divorce proceedings · separation · divorcing
weddingbachelorhood
Unwed man's status
spinsterhood · celibacy · singlehood · single life · virginity
- wedding ringMatrimonial finger ornament
- wedding dressFormal attire for brides
- wedding cakeTiered matrimonial dessert
- wedding dayDay of marriage
- wedding bandSpousal jewelry worn daily
- wedding vowsSpoken marriage commitments
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