weddings

noun

plural of wedding
as in marriages
a ceremony in which two people are united in matrimony the couple chose to have a garden wedding

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Recent Examples of weddings Naheim is only 22 years old and hasn’t been to a lot of weddings, which maybe explains why, at Mood, his first instinct was to grab a military green fabric that Christian put back. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026 Or, remove the straps completely and carry it as a clutch for upcoming fall weddings. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 There would be space for food trucks and live performances, and it could be used for weddings, event rentals, yoga and other activities. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 That was really important to help the viewer immerse themselves in the fantasy by making the weddings even more beautiful. — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 In between came a whirlwind of romances, reunions, breakups, and weddings—all punctuated by some extraordinary gems. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026 The second floor would be used mainly for private events, such as for corporate gatherings and weddings. — Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026 Expect more work happy hours with real NA options, more weddings with zero-proof bars and more brand campaigns that don’t treat alcohol as the default social lubricant. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Some of the most striking parts of your reporting are the moments these sailors missed back at home, including graduations and weddings. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

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“Weddings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weddings. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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