Wedding Planning Terminology

noun a phrase used to describe something overly sentimental or romantic

• The hearts-and-flowers decorations at the wedding reception added a touch of romance to the atmosphere.
• She's always been a fan of hearts-and-flowers cards for special occasions.
• I'm not really into all that hearts-and-flowers stuff, I prefer more practical gifts.
• Their relationship wasn't all hearts-and-flowers, they had their fair share of challenges too.

noun A ceremony where two people are united in marriage

adjective Relating to a wedding

• The wedding ceremony will be held at the grand cathedral.
• I can't wait to dance at Sarah's wedding next weekend!
• Did you see the bling on her finger? That wedding is gonna be lit!
• The merger of the two companies was like a wedding of two powerful forces in the industry.

noun a traditional woven cloth worn by the Igbo people of Nigeria

interjection an exclamation of surprise or disbelief

• The aba is a traditional Igbo cloth worn by men during special occasions.
• I need to get my aba tailored before the wedding next week.
• I love how stylish you look in that aba!
• His words were like a protective aba, shielding her from the harsh reality.