Synonyms of wedding

wedding 1 of 2

noun

ˈwe-diŋ 

as in marriage

a ceremony in which two people are united in matrimony

the couple chose to have a garden wedding

Synonyms & Similar Words

• marriage
• bridal
• espousal
• nuptial(s)
• match
• matrimony
• union
• wedlock

wedding

2 of 2

verb

present participle of wed

1

as in marrying

to give in marriage

the king wished to wed his favorite daughter to the bravest knight in the realm

Synonyms & Similar Words

• marrying
• matching
• espousing
• betrothing
• committing
• engaging
• promising
• affiancing
• pledging

2

as in mating

to perform the ceremony of marriage for

the priest usually weds six to eight couples a month

Synonyms & Similar Words

• marrying
• mating
• matching
• connecting
• affiancing
• uniting
• conjoining

3

as in tying the knot

to take a spouse

she swore that she would never wed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• marrying
• tying the knot
• mating
• coupling
• remarrying
• pairing off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• separating
• divorcing

4

as in espousing

to take as a spouse

a true romantic, he intends to wed her on Valentine's Day

Synonyms & Similar Words

• marrying
• espousing
• proposing
• betrothing
• remarrying
• promising
• affiancing
• pledging
• committing
• engaging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• divorcing
• separating (from)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wedding

Noun

The two were in Italy for a wedding, and Francisco asked her to join him for drinks at sunset on their hotel terrace. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

Please do not waste your sympathy on the misguided and vulgar notion that spending loads of money is a prerequisite for a lovely wedding or meaningful reception. — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026

Verb

But even at a family wedding the king and queen could not escape their royal responsibilities. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 17 July 2026

My child’s lack of response combined with their noncommittal attitude toward a visit with me makes planning a small family wedding a difficult task. — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026