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 Always revolving around a murder, the show has incorporated dramatic moments from weddings to births to prison and prejudice. Pat Saperstein, Variety, 14 June 2026 The Griffin family withdrew its rezoning request for a 6,000-square-foot Sunset Cove events venue in Cornelius and is now planning a lower-volume country club with games, exercise classes and a maximum of 12 weddings per year on their Nantz Road waterfront property. Ai Based, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026 Yet, according to reports, the couple is reigniting a long-standing debate about plus-ones at weddings. Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026 Pippa Middleton and James Matthews, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and William and Kate themselves all used Fait Accompli for their weddings. Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 11 June 2026 Breathable, or at least lighter, fabrics like natural silk and chiffon are optimal for warm weather, while denser fabrics like heavy satin, brocade, and velvet are well-suited to fall and winter weddings. Alexandra Malmed, InStyle, 9 June 2026 As spectacles for fashion and luxury, celebrity weddings tend to be welcomed distractions from the day-to-day, like the excitement that followed Beyoncé and Jay-Z when they were married in 2008 amid the financial crisis. Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 9 June 2026 At the Catholic Church in Bunia, the capital of Ituri, where Érable and Hahati celebrated their love story, the Mass featured a number of couples who were present for their weddings. Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026 Ahead, see the best photos from the weddings of Queen Elizabeth's grandchildren, including Princess Eugenie, Zara Tindall and more. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026

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