wedding
/ˈwɛdɪŋ
/noun
A marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations.It is consumed almost exclusively by men in the evening or at celebrations such as weddings....
- Dance is an essential part of many celebrations such as weddings and coronations.
- There are two big celebrity weddings looming - and both of them on the same day.
Synonyms
marriage, marriage ceremony, wedding ceremony, nuptial ceremony, marriage service, wedding service, marriage rites, wedding rites, matrimony, holy matrimony, nuptials, union
informal big day
archaic espousal(s)
Origin
Old English weddung (see wed, -ing1).
see engage, marry