Wedding

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Wedding

A Wedding (/ˈwɛdɪŋ/; from the Old English word "weddung") is a ceremony where two people are united in marriage. Wedding traditions and customs vary greatly between cultures, ethnic groups, religions, countries, and social classes.

Etymology

The term "wedding" comes from the Old English "weddung," which means a pledge or bet. This is in reference to the historical practice of the groom providing a pledge to the bride's father that he will marry his daughter.

Related Terms

  • Bride: A woman who is about to be married or who is newlywed.
  • Groom: A man who is about to be married or who is newlywed.
  • Marriage: The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.
  • Matrimony: The state of being married.
  • Nuptials: The social events surrounding a wedding.
  • Bridal: Of or concerning a bride or a wedding.
  • Honeymoon: A holiday taken by newlyweds to celebrate their marriage in intimacy and seclusion.

Pronunciation

  • UK: /ˈwɛdɪŋ/
  • US: /ˈwɛdɪŋ/

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