espousal

1 a ceremony in which two people are united in matrimony the expected espousal of the Hollywood actor and the singing superstar should attract the elite of show business Synonyms bridal, wedding, marriage, nuptial(s)Related Words match, matrimony, wedlock; union

2 the act or state of being engaged to be married considering how long her previous marriage lasted, she'd be wise to have an extended espousal Synonyms betrothal, engagement, trothAntonyms disengagement