The formal meal that follows a wedding
The formal meal that follows a wedding
Wedding Words: Wedding and Marriage Vocabulary with Pictures
Wedding Words! Learn useful wedding and marriage vocabulary words in English with pictures and examples to improve and increase your vocabulary. When someone is getting married, there are a lot of things to think about and the wedding is a day that is enjoyed by everyone. On this special day, there are a lot of words that you may not hear in other situations and so it is important to learn these words so that you are better able to understand what is happening on the day.
In this section, you will learn words related to weddings so that you are able to talk about your own wedding as well as those of other people.
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Wedding Words
Wedding is a ceremony where two people or a couple are united in marriage.
Wedding and Marriage Vocabulary Words List
Wedding Words with Pictures and Examples
Church
– They go to church on Sundays.
Wedding bell
– He assures her in the chorus, “We’ll hear wedding bells chime”.
Champagne
– I’m one of the few people who doesn’t actually like champagne.
Bouquet
– Are there any roses in your bouquet?
Honeymoon
– We went to Italy on our honeymoon.
Wedding cake
– Their wedding cake had two tiers.
Engagement ring
– She wore a diamond engagement ring.
Confetti
– The wedding guests were given confetti to fling at the bride and groom.
Invitation
– We got a wedding invitation from Shashi and Len.
Veil
– The bride wore a veil with a wreath of silk flowers.
Wedding dress
– Her wedding dress was absolutely exquisite.
Bride
– On her wedding day the bride looked truly radiant.
Groom
– The bride and groom preceded the family out of the church.
Bridesmaid
Best man
– He was my best man at my wedding.
Priest/ Minister
– He had a calling to become a priest.
Musician
– He is a very creative musician.
Flower girl
– The flower girl sold alongside the road, but no one bought her flowers.
Wedding Words | Picture
Holidays and Special Events
Useful list of holidays and special events in English.
Wedding Vocabulary
get married
When people fall in love and stay in love, they eventually decide that it’s a good idea to get married.
This couple is going to get married.
bride
The woman who gets married is called a «bride.»
The bride often wears a wedding gown or a wedding dress.
groom
The man who gets married is called a «groom.»
The groom often wears a tuxedo or a suit.
the maid of honor
The maid of honor is a woman selected by the bride to assist in the wedding ceremony and help the bride.
the best man
The best man is a man selected by the groom to assist in the wedding ceremony and help the groom.
bridesmaids
The women who stand up in support of the bride are the bridesmaids
groomsmen
The men who stand up at a wedding in support of the groom are the groomsmen.
tuxedo
The groom, the best man, and the other men standing up at the wedding (the groomsmen) wear a tuxedo.
wedding party
The wedding party consists of the bride, the groom, the bridesmaids and the groomsmen.
wedding band / ring
A wedding ring or wedding band is placed on the finger of the bride and the groom.
Click on the picture to listen to me talk about how people are normally positioned during a wedding.
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cold feet
Before the wedding ceremony begins, sometimes the bride or the groom begins to have second thoughts about getting married.
In this case, we say the person has «cold feet.»
It looks like he’s starting to get cold fet.
reception
A reception is a party that follows the wedding.
champagne
Champagne is served at the reception. A toast is made to the future happiness of the newlywed couple. A toast is a short speech.
wedding cake
A wedding cake is served during the reception.
dancing
There’s often a lot of dancing during the reception. The bride and the groom dance together, and the wedding guests also dance.
wedding bouquet
It’s a tradition for the the bride to throw a bouquet over her shoulder towards unmarried women. Whoever catches the bouquet increases her chances of being the next woman to get married.
just married
When the groom and the bride leave the wedding ceremony, they drive off together as a «just married» couple.
Newlywed(s)
People who have just married are referred to as «newlyweds.»
English Vocabulary for Weddings (Illustrated)
Going to a wedding is always fun, no matter what language you speak. Who doesn’t love getting together with friends and family, attending a beautiful ceremony and going to an amazing party afterwards? Despite this, for students of English, going to a wedding where English will be the main language might also be a little stressful. That’s why we put together this list of English wedding words.
In this lesson, you will learn all the vocabulary you need to be a guest at a wedding where English is spoken. After the lesson, you will also be able to tell your friends all about the experience.
This lesson is part of the Vocabulary Lessons series. Let’s get started!
In this lesson, we will cover these topics:
The Wedding Party
The term wedding party is a little bit misleading. It doesn’t refer to the celebration after the wedding – that’s called the reception – but instead refers to the people who participate in the wedding. Let’s take a look at who the members of the wedding party are.
Bride (noun)
The woman getting married
Groom (noun)
The man getting married
Bridesmaid (noun)
A woman, usually a close friend or relative of the bride, who accompanies the bride and helps her on her wedding day. It is typical for a bride to have 3-5 bridesmaids.
Maid of honor (noun)
The main bridesmaid. If she is married, she is referred to as the matron of honor.
Best man (noun)
A male friend or relative that helps the groom on his wedding day.
Bride’s parents (noun)
The bride’s parents are referred to as the mother of the bride and the father of the bride.
Groom’s parents (noun)
The groom’s parents are referred to as the mother of the groom and the father of the groom.
Flower girl (noun)
A little girl, often a relative of the bride or groom, who carries flowers at the start of the ceremony.
Ring bearer (noun)
The person who takes care of the rings until they are needed in the ceremony. Often a young boy who is a relative of the bride or groom.
Other important people at the wedding are:
Guests (noun)
The people who attend the wedding
Officiator (noun)
The person who performs the ceremony and officially marries the bride and groom
Photographer (noun)
Someone hired by the bride and groom to take pictures
Wedding planner (noun)
Someone hired to plan the wedding and who takes care of logistical details on the big day
Witness (noun)
Someone who observes the ceremony and signs the marriage certificate
Usher (noun)
The person who takes care of seating the guests before the ceremony
Wedding Attire
Attire mean clothing.
One of the best parts of a wedding is dressing up in fancy clothes and admiring the clothes worn by the bride and other members of the wedding party. Let’s take a look at some vocabulary for clothing.
Bridesmaid’s dress (noun)
It is traditional for bridesmaids to wear matching dresses
Bouquet (noun)
Flowers carried by the bride
Engagement ring (noun)
The ring given to the bride when the groom first asks to marry her
Lace (noun)
Cotton or silk that has been woven into a special pattern. Often used to decorate the bride’s dress
Sequins (noun)
Sparkly disks often used to decorate the bride’s dress
Suit (noun)
A combination of jacket and trousers worn on formal occasions. At a wedding, typically worn by the groom
Train (noun)
A long piece of fabric at the back of the bride’s dress that trails along the ground
Tuxedo (noun)
A black suit worn by men at very formal occasions
Wedding gown (noun)
A more formal word for the bride’s dress
Wedding ring (noun)
The ring exchanged by the bride and groom during the ceremony. Sometimes called a wedding band
Veil (noun)
A piece of transparent material that covers the bride’s face at the start of the ceremony
The Ceremony
The two most common wedding ceremonies in English-speaking countries are civil ceremonies and traditional white weddings. Civil ceremonies are not religious and are held at a marriage bureau, a government office that has the authority to conduct weddings. Marriage bureaus are also called registry offices.
A traditional white wedding can be held in a church, synagogue, temple, or other religious places. Some couples prefer to get married outside and have the ceremony in a beautiful natural location such as a park or garden. White weddings have this name because the bride usually wears a white dress at these ceremonies. Let’s look at some other vocabulary for the ceremony.
Aisle (noun)
The passage in the middle of a church or temple. It is traditional for the bride to walk down the aisle with her father or another close relative.
Confetti (noun)
Small pieces of paper thrown by the guests after the ceremony for good luck. Sometimes rice is thrown instead of confetti.
To exchange vows (verb)
The bride and groom each make a speech where they speak about their feelings for each other. When they do so, they are said to be exchanging vows.
To say «I do» (verb)
When the officiator asks the couple if they are ready to accept the responsibilities of marriage, it is traditional for the bride and groom to say, «I do.»
To swear (verb)
To promise. Often the officiator will ask the couple if they swear to protect one another.
Wedding bells (noun)
At a white wedding, after the ceremony bells will ring. This is a sign that the couple is officially married.
Other expressions you may hear at a wedding are:
Please rise. (Please stand up, because the ceremony is about to begin.)
Do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband? and Do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife? (Are you ready to accept the responsibilities of marriage?)
You may now kiss the bride. (The most romantic part of the ceremony.)
I now pronounce you husband and wife. (Pronounce here means «officially announce.») This marks the end of the ceremony and is usually met with applause.)
The Reception
After the ceremony, it is traditional to celebrate the marriage with a party (called «the reception»). Wedding receptions usually involve a special meal followed by speeches, music and dancing. Useful words for the reception are:
Band or live band (noun)
A group of musicians hired to play music
Buffet (noun)
A meal where guests serve themselves
Champagne (noun)
It is traditional to celebrate with this fizzy drink
Dance floor (noun)
The place where dancing takes place
DJ (noun)
If there isn’t a band, there will probably be a DJ. Sometimes the DJ will take requests, meaning that you can ask for songs that you would like to hear.
First dance (noun)
The first dance is another very romantic party of the wedding. This is the first time the couple dances together as husband and wife.
Hors d’oeuvres (noun)
Light snacks, typically eaten before the meal
To make a speech (verb)
It is traditional for members of the wedding party to say a few words about the bride and groom. Usually the best man, the maid of honor and the groom make speeches.
Reception venue (noun)
The place where the party is held
Sit down meal (noun)
At formal weddings, guests will be seated by name at tables and waiters and waitresses will bring them their food.
To toast or to make a toast (verb)
To clink glasses in celebration of the couple.
To throw the bouquet (verb)
It is traditional for the bride to throw the bouquet over her shoulder. The person who catches the bouquet is said to be the next person to get married.
Wedding cake (verb)
The traditional dessert at a wedding. Usually the wedding cake has miniature figurines of the bride and groom on top.
Other Wedding Vocabulary and Expressions
Here is some other vocabulary you might need at the wedding!
Wedding invitation (noun)
The invitation the bride and groom send out inviting people to their wedding
Bachelor party (noun)
A party for the groom and his friends. Usually takes place a few weeks or months before the wedding. In Britain, this party is called a stag party or a stag do.
Bachelorette party (noun)
A party for the bride and her friends. Usually takes place a few weeks or months before the wedding. In Britain, this party is called a hen party or a hen do.
Bridal shower (noun)
A party for the bride and her family and friends. At the bridal shower it is traditional to give gifts. Usually the bridal shower is more relaxed than the bachelorette party.
To propose (verb)
To ask someone if they would like to marry you. Other expressions that describe this are to get down on one knee and to pop the question.
To elope (verb)
To get married in secret, without telling anyone
Engaged (adjective)
A man or a woman who is going to get married
Fiancé (noun)
After he proposes, but before he is married, the groom is referred to as the fiancé.
Fiancée (noun)
Before the wedding, the bride is referred to as the fiancée. (Pronounced the same as fiancé.)
Honeymoon (noun)
A special trip taken by the bride and groom after the wedding. The verb is to go on honeymoon.
Newlyweds (noun)
Refers to a couple that has just gotten married
Wedding gift (noun)
The present you give to the bride and groom
The wedding
Some people play a special role as part of the wedding party.The groom’s closest male friend acts as the best manand stands next to him during the ceremony. Other friends act as ushersand show guests where to sit. The bride’s closest woman friend is chief bridesmaid(AmE maid ofa white wedding honour), or matron of honour if she is married, and other friends and children are bridesmaids.
Many women choose to have a white wedding, so called because the bride wears a long white wedding dress, with a veil (a piece of thin white material) covering her face. Her wedding clothes should include ‘something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue’, to bring luck. The bridesmaids wear matching dresses specially made for the occasion and, like the bride, carry bouquets of flowers. The bridegroom, the best man and other men may wear morning dress (a long-tailed jacket, dark trousers and a top hat) or, in the US, a tuxedo (a black suit with a white shirt>. Women guests dress smartly and often wear hats.
On the wedding day the bride traditionally arrives at the church a few minutes late and enters with her father who will give her away to her husband. Some brides today find this offensive. A wedding march is played as the bride enters. Typically, the person performing the ceremony talks about the importance of marriage, and a friend of the couple may read a poem. Then the bride and groom exchange vows (promise to stay together and support each other). The groom places a wedding ring on the third finger of the bride’s left hand, and sometimes the bride gives him a ring too. The couple are then declared man and wife. They sign the register (the official record of marriages) and as they leave the church guests throw rice or confetti (small pieces of coloured paper in lucky shapes, such as horseshoes and bells) over them.
The ‘happy couple’ and their guests then go to the bride’s home or a hotel for the wedding reception. This may be a formal meal or a party. The bride and groom and their parents greet the guests, who, in the US, say ‘congratulations’ to the groom and ‘felicitations’ to the bride. There are often speeches by the best man, the bride’s father and the bridegroom. The bride and groom together cut a wedding cake, which usually has several tiers (layers), each covered with white icing (AmE frosting), with figures of a bride and groom on the top one. Before the newly-weds leave for their honeymoon (a holiday to celebrate their marriage) the bride throws her bouquet in the air: there is a belief that the woman who catches it will soon be married herself. The car the couple leave in has usually been decorated by their friends with the words ‘just married’ and with old tin cans or shoes tied to the back.
* For more information on wedding customs in English-speaking countries see Supplement 6 on wedding superstitions.
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