Synonyms for
Wedding
Definition
a marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations.
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Common collocations
- wedding ceremony
- wedding reception
- wedding dress
- wedding cake
- wedding day
- wedding invitation
- wedding bells
- wedding planner
Word family
Usage note
While 'wedding' is the most common term, 'nuptials' and 'matrimony' are more formal. 'Wed' as a verb is less common in everyday speech than 'get married'.
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Example sentences
- The wedding cake was delicious.
- My cousin wore a beautiful wedding dress.
- We danced all night at the wedding reception.
- The couple exchanged vows at their wedding ceremony.
- The guests threw rice at the newlyweds leaving the wedding venue.
Quotes
A great marriage is not when the 'perfect couple' comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences. - Dave Meurer
A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, and always with the same person. - Mignon McLaughlin
A wedding anniversary is the celebration of love, trust, partnership, tolerance, and tenacity. The order varies for any given year. - Paul Sweeney