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Basia Zamorska, the stylist that worked on Moynahan's gown, shared several details about the bride's look with PEOPLE.—Caitlyn Hitt, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 The custom earrings were designed by Robinson Pelham and were a gift to the bride from her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton.—Meg Walters, InStyle, 15 June 2026 Leaving Los Angeles for Sacramento was not easy for the young bride.—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026 The more than 4,000 brides and grooms wore matching outfits — the brides in identical white gowns, grooms in dark suits and red ties.—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bride
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English brȳd; akin to Old High German brūt bride
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of bride was
before the 12th century