Synonyms

nuptials

British

/ ˈnʌpʃəlz, -tʃəlz /

plural noun

(sometimes singular) a marriage ceremony; wedding

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The panel also said royal daughters -- currently forced to leave the family after marriage -- could potentially continue their public duties after their nuptials.

From Barron's

Bad Bunny served as a witness to their nuptials.

From Los Angeles Times

The couple signed their nuptials as Lady Gaga performed a salsa rendition of her ballad “Die With a Smile” — notably without collaborator Bruno Mars.

From Los Angeles Times

Those interested in booking their nuptials at the Haunted Mansion can find more information at Disneyweddings.com.

From Los Angeles Times

Group trips tied to nuptials are even tougher, as no one wants to be the person who can’t afford to celebrate a notable milestone in their friend’s life.

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