weddings

plural of wedding
as in marriages
a ceremony in which two people are united in matrimony the couple chose to have a garden wedding

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Recent Examples of weddings The 11 defendants, including people accused of officiating the sham weddings, are charged in an indictment filed in New York. ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 There’s also an event center for hosting large groups—from family reunions and weddings to corporate retreats and business conventions. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2026 There are also six event space options well-suited for business meetings, weddings, and parties. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026 The campus rose garden has traded silence for the sounds of weddings and concerts. Olivia Fletcher, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2026 After more recent stops at the local fairgrounds, Saturday’s gathering moved to Taylor Estate, a lakeside venue more accustomed to weddings than political rallies. Adam Beam, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026 In addition to haunted hayrides and the spooky Bates Motel at Halloween, the farm has a holiday tree farm and hosts weddings and events. Laura Fay, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 The property also hosts special events like private parties, corporate outings and weddings. Libbey Hanson, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Backyard weddings are among the most sentimental and intimate of celebrations. Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026

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

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