bridal 1 of 2

as in wedding
a ceremony in which two people are united in matrimony an old-fashioned country bridal

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bridal

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adjective

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Recent Examples of bridal
Noun
But as the weekend wore on, by far the largest journalistic focus became the social draw of the bridal couple themselves, as seen in the interestingly eclectic mix of the 200-plus guests. Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 The Italian fashion house behind Sánchez’s bridal gown earned 28 percent more in media exposure from June 25 to 29, following the wedding, than during its fall 2025 fashion show in March. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
Adjective
So what’s driving this shift—and could the solo bachelorette be the new bridal essential? Samantha Leal, Vogue, 27 May 2025 The collection references Barbie’s fashion history while incorporating current trends in bridal and bridesmaid attire, according to the brand. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for bridal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bridal
Noun
  • The couple celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary in February.
    Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 7 July 2025
  • Some people love wedding planning and being engaged.
    Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 7 July 2025
Adjective
  • Handing out prenuptial conflict management books is decidedly not romantic.
    Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2025
  • In the throes of a divorce, practical measures like prenuptial or postnuptial agreements, regular business valuations, and clear separation of personal and business finances can feel cold and clinical.
    Sara Khaki, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Their son, Monty, was born in 2017, with each having one child from their previous marriages.
    Luke Smith, New York Times, 11 July 2025
  • Off-screen, many of them have been in marriages for almost the same amount of time.
    Jacqueline Weiss, People.com, 9 July 2025

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