Wedding Terminology

noun a leafy, shady recess formed by tree branches, shrubs, etc.

• The arbor in the garden provides a shaded area for relaxation.
• Let's have a picnic under the arbor in the backyard.
• I love chilling under the arbor with a cold drink.
• The arbor of knowledge is vast and ever-expanding.

noun A man who is the chief assistant to the bridegroom at a wedding

adjective Describing the man who holds the role of the chief assistant to the bridegroom

• The best man gave a heartfelt speech at the wedding reception.
• I can't believe my brother chose me to be his best man!
• Dude, you were the best man at that party last night!
• In the world of business, he was considered the best man for the job.

noun a person who is engaged to be married

• The betrothed couple exchanged vows in a beautiful ceremony.
• My betrothed and I are planning a small wedding next spring.
• Yo, did you hear about Sarah getting betrothed to that guy she just met?
• The artist's creativity and imagination were betrothed in a masterpiece of a painting.

noun a wheeled support attached to the underside of an object, such as a gun carriage

• The carriage arrived at the entrance of the grand ballroom, ready to transport the guests to the event.
• I saw a fancy carriage parked outside the fancy restaurant.
• Check out that sick carriage rolling down the street!
• Her words were like a beautifully decorated carriage, carrying the weight of her emotions effortlessly.

noun A civil ceremony is a non-religious ceremony that is legally recognized, typically used for weddings or other official events.

• The couple opted for a civil ceremony at the courthouse to legalize their marriage.
• They decided to have a simple civil ceremony at city hall.
• They went and got hitched in a quick civil ceremony.
• The signing of the contract marked the official start of their partnership, like a civil ceremony.

noun small pieces of colored paper thrown during celebrations, especially at weddings and parades

• The confetti fell gracefully from the sky during the parade.
• We threw confetti in the air to celebrate the victory.
• Let's make it rain confetti at the party tonight!
• Her laughter was like confetti, spreading joy wherever she went.

noun a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

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• The botanist carefully studied each part of the flower to understand its structure and function.
• I picked a beautiful flower from the garden to give to my mom.
• That new restaurant is in full bloom, it's the flower of the neighborhood right now.
• Her smile was like a flower blooming in the midst of chaos, bringing beauty and hope to all around her.

noun a person hired to take care of horses or other animals

• The groom looked dashing in his tailored suit on his wedding day.
• The groom was all smiles as he waited at the altar for his bride.
• Man, the groom was totally rocking that tuxedo!
• As the project manager, he had to groom the team to meet the deadlines.

noun a written or verbal request inviting someone to go somewhere or to do something

verb to ask someone to go somewhere or to do something

• We would like to formally invite you to attend our annual gala event.
• Hey, we're having a party this weekend, want to come? You're invited!
• Yo, we're throwing a bash next Friday, you gotta come, you're totally invited!
• The beautiful sunset seemed to invite us to stay a little longer and enjoy the view.

noun a person who accompanies a bridegroom in a wedding ceremony

• The role of the paranymph in the wedding ceremony is to assist the bride and groom.
• The paranymph helped the couple with their wedding preparations.
• I heard the paranymph is throwing an awesome bachelor party for the groom.
• The best friend acted as a paranymph, always there to support and advise in times of need.

noun a number of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly fashion, especially as part of a ceremony or festival

• The royal procession made its way through the streets, with the king and queen waving to the crowd.
• We joined the procession of cars heading to the beach for the weekend.
• The procession of students heading to the cafeteria was like a stampede.
• The procession of thoughts in his mind was overwhelming, making it hard to focus on one thing at a time.

noun a type of ceremonial procession

adjective relating to a procession or procession

• The processional of dignitaries made their way into the ceremony hall.
• We joined the processional of students walking to the graduation ceremony.
• I can't believe we got stuck in that long processional of cars on the highway.
• The processional of thoughts in her mind seemed never-ending.

noun A person who shows people to their seats, especially in a theater or at a wedding

verb To show or guide someone in a particular direction or to a specific place

• The usher guided us to our seats in the theater.
• Hey, can you help usher everyone to their seats at the party?
• I heard that new club has some cool ushers working there.
• Music has always been the usher of change in society.

noun a portmanteau of 'groom' and 'Godzilla', used to describe a groom who is overly controlling or demanding during wedding planning

• The groomzilla meticulously planned every detail of the wedding ceremony.
• Watch out for the groomzilla, he's very particular about everything.
• I can't believe how much of a groomzilla he's being about the seating chart.
• She joked that her brother turned into a groomzilla once he started planning his wedding.

noun a man who is a member of the bridal party at a wedding and is typically a close friend or relative of the groom

• The groomsman stood proudly next to the groom during the wedding ceremony.
• The groomsman cracked jokes and kept the groom calm before the big moment.
• The groomsman was the groom's right-hand man throughout the wedding.
• In the journey of life, the groomsman symbolizes loyalty and support for the groom.

noun a person who performs religious or civil ceremonies, such as weddings or funerals

• The officiant presided over the wedding ceremony with grace and dignity.
• The officiant did a great job marrying my friends last weekend.
• The officiant totally rocked the ceremony!
• The officiant was like a guiding light, leading the couple into their new life together.