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Definition of wedding - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
celebrationmarriage ceremony and celebration
- The wedding was held in a beautiful garden.
2.
couple celebrationanniversary of a marriage
- They celebrated their silver wedding last year.
3.
bridal groupgroup of people attending or participating in a marriage ceremony
- The entire wedding gathered for photographs after the ceremony.
Adjective
celebrationrelated to a marriage ceremony or celebration
- She wore a beautiful wedding dress.
Expressions with wedding
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church bells rung to celebrate a wedding
The sound of wedding bells filled the air.
main celebratory meal after a marriage ceremony
The wedding breakfast was held in a grand ballroom.
50th anniversary of a marriage
They celebrated their golden wedding with a grand party.
wedding arranged due to pregnancy, often hastily
They had a shotgun wedding after discovering the pregnancy.
nervousness before getting married
She had wedding jitters the night before her big day.
anticipate a wedding in the near future
After seeing them together, I can't help but hear wedding bells.
thirtieth wedding anniversary celebration
They celebrated their pearl wedding with a big party.
ceremony for two couples at the same time
They decided on a double wedding to save costs.
the day or night before the wedding
They were busy with preparations on the eve of the wedding.
celebration of the annual marriage date
Their wedding anniversary was a grand party with friends.
ring worn to signify marriage
She admired her wedding band, a symbol of their commitment.
multi-layered cake served at wedding receptions
The newlyweds cut the wedding cake together as a symbol of unity.
card congratulating a couple on their marriage
They sent a lovely wedding card to the newlyweds.
formal event where two people get married
The wedding ceremony took place in a beautiful garden.
day when a couple gets married and celebrates
They were both nervous on their wedding day.
dress worn by a bride at her wedding
She looked stunning in her wedding dress.
present given to someone getting married
They received a beautiful vase as a wedding gift.
person attending a wedding
Every wedding guest received a small gift.
planned marriage ceremony is cancelled or not happening
The wedding is off because they broke up.
music played as bride walks down the aisle
The wedding march began as she stepped into the church.
first night after a wedding ceremony
The couple spent their wedding night at a luxurious hotel.
gathering of people celebrating a wedding
The wedding party lasted until midnight with dancing and music.
photograph taken during wedding ceremony or reception
They framed their favorite wedding picture for the living room.
gift given to a couple getting married
They received a beautiful vase as a wedding present.
Origin of wedding
Old English, weddian (to pledge)
Terms with wedding included in their meaning
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ceremony
wedding ceremony
wedding
primary male attendant to the groom at a wedding
weddings
young boy carrying flowers in a wedding
wedding
young girl in a wedding procession
celebration
50th anniversary of an event, especially a wedding
wedding announcement
used to announce the arrival of the bride
wedding
formal event where two people are united in marriage
rituals
specific customs or rites performed during a wedding
wedding
ring exchanged during a wedding ceremony
celebration
25th anniversary of a wedding or event
relationship
enter a promise to marry someone after agreeing to a future wedding
wedding
arrange a marriage for someone
wedding
the event or ceremony when two people become spouses
relationship
suitable for marriage or a wedding
wedding
woman attending a bride during her wedding
wedding ceremony
walking in a ceremony, especially at a wedding
pre-wedding event
weekend celebration for a bride-to-be with female friends
wedding
chief woman assisting the bride at a wedding
wedding role
chief bridesmaid at a wedding
party
formal dinner before a wedding for close guests
marriage
get married in a wedding ceremony
celebration
70th anniversary of an event, often a wedding
relationship
marry someone by joining lives in a wedding ceremony
wedding
marry or get married informally
Examples of wedding in a sentence
Her wedding was the talk of the town. Their golden wedding is next month. We attended their diamond wedding celebration. The wedding arrived at the reception in two buses. A photographer directed the wedding toward the garden. They chose a wedding theme for the party decorations.
The store offers a wide range of wedding accessories.
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- French:mariage, nuptial, ...
- German:Hochzeit, Hochzeits, ...
- Italian:matrimonio, nuziale, ...
- Spanish:boda, nupcial, ...
- Portuguese:casamento, nupcial, ...
- Chinese:婚礼, 婚礼的, ...
- Japanese:結婚式, 結婚式の, ...
- Arabic:زفاف, زِفَافِي, ...
- Hebrew:חֲתֻנָּה, יוֹם נִשּׂוּאִים, ...
- Russian:свадьба, свадебный, ...
- Ukrainian:весілля, весільний, ...
- Hindi:शादी, विवाहिक, ...
Definition of wed - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
loveintr. Dated get married to each otherintr. Dated
- They plan to wed next summer.
2.
marriagetr. Dated take someone as a spousetr. Dated
- She decided to wed her longtime partner.
3.
ceremonytr. Dated perform a marriage ceremony for a coupletr. Dated
- The priest wed the couple in a beautiful ceremony.
4.
commitmenttr. join or commit to something permanentlytr.
- He wed his life to the cause of education.
Adjective
marital statusDated joined in marriageDated
- They are a happily wed couple.
Expressions with wed
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become dedicated to professional duties
He wed himself to his work after being promoted.
become married in a ceremony or by law
They plan to get wed next summer.
due to be married soon
The soon-to-wed couple is planning their honeymoon.
expressing a vow to take you as spouse during a wedding ceremony
With this ring, I thee wed.
Origin of wed
Old English, weddian (to pledge)
Examples of wed in a sentence
After years together, the couple finally wed. They plan to wed in a small ceremony next spring. The couple chose to wed in a historic chapel. The minister wed them in a small chapel. They asked their friend to wed them on the beach. They wed their company to sustainable practices.
She wed herself to the idea of lifelong learning. The wed couple celebrated their anniversary. A wed pair often shares responsibilities.
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- French:se marier, marié, ...
- German:heiraten, verheiratet, ...
- Italian:sposarsi, sposata, ...
- Spanish:casarse, casado, ...
- Portuguese:casar, casado, ...
- Chinese:结婚, 已婚的, ...
- Japanese:結婚する, 結婚している, ...
- Arabic:تَزَوَّجَ, مُتَزَوِّج, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִנָּשֵׂא, נָשׂוּי, ...
- Russian:вступать в брак, женатый, ...
- Ukrainian:одружуватися, одружитися, одружений, ...
- Hindi:विवाह करना, विवाहित, ...
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