white wedding

noun

: a traditional wedding in which the bride wears a white dress

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Here are a few famous brides who iconically chose to step away from the traditional white wedding gown and redefined bridal styling in the process. — María Mérida, Glamour, 30 May 2026 Enola fearlessly climbs to the top of the carriage while wearing her white wedding dress, aiming a shotgun at the menacing figure. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026 On her wedding day, Jarman diverged from the classic white wedding dress, instead opting for a baby blue gown with a bohemian flair. — Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 19 May 2026 See photos from their courthouse nuptials, as well as their traditional white wedding, in this week’s very special Bridal Bliss. — Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 1 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for white wedding

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