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wed·ding cer·e·mo·ny

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  1. wedding, wedding ceremony, nuptials, hymenealsnoun

    the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

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  1. wedding ceremony

    A wedding is a ceremony where 2 people are united in marriage. Wedding traditions and customs vary greatly between cultures, ethnic groups, religions, countries, and social classes. Most wedding ceremonies involve an exchange of marriage vows by a couple, presentation of a gift (offering, rings, symbolic item, flowers, money, dress), and a public proclamation of marriage by an authority figure or celebrant. Special wedding garments are often worn, and the ceremony is sometimes followed by a wedding reception. Music, poetry, prayers, or readings from religious texts or literature are also commonly incorporated into the ceremony, as well as superstitious customs.

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  1. wedding ceremony

    A wedding ceremony is a formal occasion or event where two individuals are united in marriage, often celebrated through various rituals, customs, and traditions that may vary among different cultures, religions, and countries. It typically includes an exchange of marriage vows by the couple, presentation of a gift like rings or symbolic item, as well as a public proclamation of marriage by an authority figure. It is often followed by a reception or party.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of wedding ceremony in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of wedding ceremony in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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  1. Yaryna Arieva:

    I remember my wedding ceremony and that feeling of not knowing anything. That unpredictable and really scary future.

  2. Ashley Smith:

    Daphne Goujon said.  (Elina Shirazi) It was just about having our own wedding and our own story, something to tell our kids and our grandkids that during this really bizarre time we did something really cool, Chris Goujon added. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Washington, D.C. couple Blake and Ashley Smith decided to have a small ceremony. While they didnt go virtual, the couple says they are planning to hold the full wedding in August. The Smiths said that even though they did not plan on a virtual wedding, they don’t think it’s a bad idea for other couples who don’t want to postpone the date. (Chelsea Photography) The Smiths walk down the aisle in the presence of a few family members. They say they are grateful for the small ceremony they had and plan on having the real thing in a few months. (Chelsea Photography) FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS We were monitoring the news very closely. Just one week prior to our planned wedding date of March 22, the CDC recommended that gatherings of 50 or more be canceled or rescheduled, our wedding had 252 confirmed attendees, even after cancellations. The weight of the global pandemic began to weigh on our hearts and the health of our guests became a huge concern. On the Monday before our wedding, we postponed until August 23. We could not truly celebrate with the possibility of putting the health of our closest friends and family in danger. The silver lining is that we decided that we wanted to still get married. My mother is an ordained minister and performed our wedding ceremony. My father built the backdrop.


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