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Wedding Ceremony

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1.
bachelor party
Noun

a party held for a man by his male friends, who is about to get married

After the bachelor party, the groom and his friends had great stories and memories to share as they prepared for the upcoming wedding.

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bachelorette party
Noun

a party for a woman that is held before her marriage and is often arranged and attended by her female friends

The bridesmaids organized a fun-filled bachelorette party with a spa day followed by a night out on the town.

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best man
3.
best man
Noun

a man chosen by a bridegroom to help him at his wedding

In the days leading up to the wedding, the best man helps coordinate the groom’s schedule, ensuring that he is on time for all pre-wedding events.

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bridesmaid
4.
bride
smaid
Noun

a woman or girl chosen by a bride to help her at her wedding

The bridesmaids assisted the bride with selecting her wedding dress and coordinating their own outfits to match the wedding theme.

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fiance
5.
fian
ce
Noun

a man who is engaged to someone

The fiancé helped plan the wedding details and was actively involved in choosing the venue and decorations.

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fiancee
6.
fian
cee
Noun

a woman who is engaged to someone

After their engagement, the fiancée and her partner celebrated with a party to share the news with friends and family.

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flower girl
7.
flower girl
Noun

a young girl who throws flower petals in front of a bride at a wedding

The flower girl looked adorable in her white dress and floral crown as she walked down the aisle.

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maid of honor
8.
maid of honor
Phrase

a woman chosen by the bride to be her main attendant and support her throughout the wedding planning process and on the wedding day itself

The maid of honor gave a heartfelt toast at the wedding reception, celebrating the bride and groom.

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bouquet
9.
bou
quet
Noun

the flowers that are attractively arranged for a ceremony or as a gift

The bride held a bouquet of white roses and lilies as she walked down the aisle, complementing her wedding dress.

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reception
10.
re
cep
tion
Noun

a formal party held to celebrate an event or welcome someone

After the ceremony, the couple hosted a reception where guests enjoyed a variety of appetizers and a formal meal.

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speech
11.
speech
Noun

a formal talk about a particular topic given to an audience

The politician delivered an inspiring speech at the campaign rally.

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toast
12.
toast
Noun

a slice of bread that is brown on both sides because it has been heated

He eats his scrambled eggs with a side of toast.

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engagement ring
13.
engagement ring
Noun

a ring that someone gives their partner after agreeing to marry each other

He proposed to her with a sparkling diamond engagement ring, which she accepted with tears of joy.

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wedding ring
14.
wedding ring
Noun

a ring that someone's spouse gives them during their wedding ceremony

She lost her wedding ring at the beach.

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wedding gown
15.
wedding gown
Noun

a formal dress worn by a bride during their wedding ceremony

The bride walked down the aisle in a stunning wedding gown with intricate lace details and a flowing train.

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veil
16.
veil
Verb

to conceal or obscure something, as if with a covering

A thin curtain was used to veil the room, allowing only dim light to filter through.

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tuxedo
17.
tux
e
do
Noun

a formal men's suit typically worn for black-tie events and formal occasions

The groom and his groomsmen wore classic black tuxedos with white dress shirts and black bow ties for the wedding.

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aisle
18.
aisle
Noun

a narrow passage in a theater, train, aircraft, etc. that separates rows of seats

The flight attendant walked down the aisle of the airplane, serving refreshments to the passengers seated on either side.

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confetti
19.
con
fe
tti
Noun

small pieces of colored paper thrown during a special event, particularly over the newlyweds after their wedding ceremony

After the couple said their vows, guests threw confetti over them as they exited the ceremony, creating a colorful shower.

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elope
20.
e
lope
Verb

to run away secretly and marry one's partner

Despite their families' objections, the young couple decided to elope and get married.

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exchange
21.
ex
change
Verb

to give something to someone and receive something else from them

They decided to exchange gifts during the holiday celebration.

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vow
22.
vow
Verb

to make a sincere promise to do or not to do something particular

The couple vowed to support each other through thick and thin.

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bell
23.
bell
Noun

a metal cup-shaped object with a separate piece of metal hanging inside that makes a ringing noise when it moves

The church bell rang out across the village, signaling the start of the wedding ceremony.

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dance floor
Noun

a specific area at an event, a disco, club, etc. where people can dance

The newlyweds shared their first dance on the beautifully decorated dance floor.

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honeymoon
25.
ho
ney
moon
Noun

a holiday taken by newlyweds immediately after their wedding

They planned a luxurious honeymoon to an exotic island resort in the Caribbean.

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newlywed
26.
new
ly
wed
Noun

someone who has recently gotten married

The newlyweds spent their first week of marriage on a romantic honeymoon in Paris.

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pregnant
27.
preg
nant
Adjective

(of a woman or a female animal) carrying a baby inside one's body

The pregnant cat nested in a quiet corner of the house as she prepared to give birth to her litter of kittens.

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