Definition of bridalnext
as in wedding
a ceremony in which two people are united in matrimony an old-fashioned country bridal

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bridal

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adjective

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Noun
The temperature-regulating fabric, made from a blend of 65 percent cotton and 35 percent linen, is the perfect choice for any upcoming bridal or baby showers, picnics, or even as a cool swimsuit cover-up at the beach. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026 Hough wore two custom looks by Marchesa for her special day, opting for a more traditional bridal look for the ceremony by wearing a strapless white gown with a dramatic train. Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Adjective
From perfectly bridal pajama sets to sweet robes to delicate nightgowns both long and short, here are 24 options to consider. Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026 In her final fitting video, Woods tries on the cowl-neck slip dress last and thanks the designer and the team for all their hard work in creating her three bridal looks. Morgan Evans, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bridal
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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
Adjective
  • Discussions about prenuptial or postnuptial agreements felt uncomfortable and unnecessary during periods of personal optimism.
    Hossein Berenji, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Handing out prenuptial conflict management books is decidedly not romantic.
    Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2025

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“Bridal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bridal. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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