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The 69-year-old bride wore a Dior suit, styled by SATC costume designer Patricia Field.—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 5 Dec. 2025 However, despite speculation that Ragland would walk her daughter down the aisle after it was revealed that Meghan's father wouldn't attend the wedding, the bride chose to walk solo before being joined by then-Prince Charles halfway to the altar.—Maggie Kreienberg, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025 Mahomes made a point of praising his bride, Kansas City Current co-owner Brittany Mahomes.—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Dec. 2025 The venue hosts weddings, concerts, receptions, and community events for up to 300 guests, with dedicated bride and groom suites.—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025 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
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