wedding party

noun

: the bride, groom, and their attendants

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Fritz, Tiafoe and Reilly Opelka were part of the wedding party, while others at the festivities included Ethan Quinn, John Isner, Sam Querrey and Steve Johnson. — Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The Duties of a Bridesmaid The main role of a bridesmaid is to be present throughout the wedding weekend, follow the attire guidelines asked of the wedding party, and be a support to the bride leading up to the big day. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026 Congratulations on realizing that your wedding party should consist of those closest to you, regardless of gender. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026 Bridesmaid Helena Heyman hosted the couple and their wedding party in Malibu for sound healing, shamanic rituals, and cacao and rose ceremonies on the sacred Chumash land. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wedding party

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“Wedding party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wedding%20party. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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