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Not only were the tiara’s diamonds hewn into the 11 stones on Elizabeth II’s engagement ring, but they were also used to create the stunning wedding bracelet Philip gave his bride-to-be ahead of their ceremony.—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026 The style choices of the royal bride-to-be show a certain self-consciousness that elevates classic dressing with additional meaning.—Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026 The film, which centers around wedding planning gone awry when Zendaya’s bride-to-be reveals something about her past, was written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli (Dream Scenario).—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026 When the new bride-to-be answered yes, airport employees and passengers cheered the couple on.—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bride-to-be