nuptials

noun

plural of nuptial
as in wedding
a ceremony in which two people are united in matrimony their nuptials will take place at the university chapel

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Recent Examples of nuptials Details have been scant, but two guests spilled the beans about the nuptials in New York. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 5 July 2026 The show pays tribute to all the eras the pond jumpers have visited by showing fan-favorite characters peeking out from the woods to watch the nuptials as well. — Megan Vick, Variety, 22 June 2026 Fans celebrated the nuptials on social media, as well as in person, with a crowd of very dedicated Swifties waiting patiently outside MSG to spot the couple. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2026 In a 2001 interview with Q magazine, Ozzy recalled being heavily intoxicated during their nuptials. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026 As the 16th anniversary of their July 13, 2010 nuptials approaches, the now-52-year-old Penelope Cruz tells People that even now, the mystery between the couple is alive and well. — Alessandra De Tommasi, Vanity Fair, 5 July 2026 While attending Macy's 50th Fourth of July Celebration in New York City on Saturday, July 4, the mother of the groom, 74, was asked to share details about the superstar couple's nuptials. — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 Shortly after attending the New York City nuptials, the 74-year-old mother of the groom made an appearance at Macy's 50th Fourth of July Celebration in New York City on July 4. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 5 July 2026
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wedding
Noun
  • Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to take over Madison Square Garden for two events celebrating their wedding, ABC News and CNN reported on June 30, citing sources familiar with the plans.
    — Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Amazon’s clothing section is chock-full of wedding guest dresses, breezy maxis for coffee strolls, mini dresses for date night, and lightweight frocks that will keep you cool in the heat.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Definition of wedding

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