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 Harry Styles made a coy reference to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Madison Square Garden nuptials while performing at the venue on Saturday night. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Aug. 2026 Kelce has shown off his ring on a few other occasions in the weeks since his Madison Square Garden nuptials. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026 That would be all well and good (everyone loves Anton), except for their low-key flirting (throughout the back half of the season) and high-key kiss (in front of everyone, post-nuptials, at their friends’ urging). — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2026 Her mom handmade her dress Parton was adamant about having her mom, Avie Lee Parton, present for her nuptials. — Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 Smythson Bride-To-Be Soho Notebook Wedding season may be coming to a close, but this notebook is a perfect gift to help give engaged couples a place to plan out their nuptials for the coming year. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026 The registry drew criticism from several fans on social media, who blasted the celebrity couple for requesting donations for their nuptials. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Mexico hosts anywhere from 20% to 34% of all destination weddings globally, translating to tens of thousands of foreign nuptials annually. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 For instance, Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp attended the nuptials — to his own surprise. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
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wedding
Noun
  • The project received a major contribution in 2026 when Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made a $2 million gift as one of several donations made ahead of their wedding.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The crew also improvised wedding attire and accessories using items from the plane.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of wedding

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