nuptials

plural of nuptial
as in wedding
a ceremony in which two people are united in matrimony their nuptials will take place at the university chapel

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Recent Examples of nuptials Anne accessorized with the Queen Mary Fringe tiara — the same one her mother wore on her wedding day — for her nuptials, which were covered in an eight-hour BBC broadcast. Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 Many of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s 1,000 wedding guests at their July 3 nuptials have raved about the soirée at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026 Beckham was noticeably absent from Mel C’s intimate nuptials to Australian model Chris Dingwall last month. Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026 The tech magnate and journalist have reportedly invited about 200 guests to their multi-million dollar nuptials in the Italian city, which are expected to kick off on June 26 and end Saturday with a ceremony at a secret location. Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Fans were stunned by the star tight end's physique this week after his nuptials to Taylor Swift nearly a month ago. Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
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wedding
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  • There are also six event space options well-suited for business meetings, weddings, and parties.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Wedding Extravaganza The Wedding Extravaganza features wedding vendors, exclusive deals and prizes such as a tropical honeymoon and a custom wedding cake.
    Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026

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“Nuptials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuptials. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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