wedded bliss

noun

humorous
: the happiness experienced by people who are married

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The Battling Burtons — as they were known for their infamous fights — tried their hand at wedded bliss twice, having divorced in 1974, then remarried in 1975 for another year. — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026 That historically sad streak is poised to change, to turn the swing-and-a-miss to wedded bliss. — Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026

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“Wedded bliss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wedded%20bliss. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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