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 Marriage Vocabulary


  1. Vows - Promises made by a bride and groom to each other during a wedding ceremony.
  2. Spouse - A husband or wife.
  3. Ceremony - The formal act of marrying.
  4. Reception - A party held after a wedding ceremony.
  5. Honeymoon - A vacation taken by a newly married couple.
  6. Engagement - The period of time between a proposal of marriage and the wedding.
  7. Proposal - An offer of marriage, often accompanied by an engagement ring.
  8. Engagement ring - A ring given by someone to their partner when they propose marriage.
  9. Wedding ring - A ring worn by a married person on a specific finger.
  10. Bride - The woman who is getting married.
  11. Groom - The man who is getting married.
  12. Best Man - The groom's closest male friend who traditionally stands beside him during the wedding ceremony.
  13. Maid of Honor - The bride's closest female friend who traditionally stands beside her during the wedding ceremony.
  14. Officiant - The person who performs the wedding ceremony.
  15. Aisle - The long narrow passage in a church or other building where the bride walks to the altar for the wedding ceremony.
  16. Altar - A raised platform in a church or other place of worship where religious ceremonies are performed.
  17. Matrimony - The state of being married.
  18. Nuptials - A formal word for a wedding ceremony.
  19. Vow Renewal - A ceremony in which a married couple reaffirms their wedding vows.
  20. Anniversary - The date on which something important happened in the past. (In the context of marriage, it refers to the yearly celebration of the wedding date)
  21. In-Laws - The parents, siblings, and other relatives of one's spouse.
  22. Vows Exchange - The act of reciting wedding vows during the ceremony.
  23. Premarital Counseling - Counseling for couples who are planning to get married.
  24. Dowry - Money or property given by the bride's family to the groom or his family on the occasion of the marriage. (not a common practice anymore)
  25. Bigamy - The act of being married to two people at the same time.
  26. Polygamy - The practice of having more than one spouse at the same time.
  27. Monogamy - The practice of having one spouse at a time.
  28. Annulment - A legal declaration that a marriage is invalid.
  29. Divorce - The legal dissolution of a marriage by a court.
  30. Elopement - The act of running away to get married without telling anyone.

Fill in the Gap Exercises: Marriage Vocabulary

Instructions: Fill in the gap with the most appropriate word from the list below.

Word List: ceremony, vows, spouse, reception, honeymoon, engagement, proposal, anniversary, in-laws, officiant

  1. After the _______, the happy couple enjoyed a lively party with all their friends and family at the _______.
  2. John surprised Sarah with a romantic _______ in Paris, complete with a beautiful Eiffel Tower view.
  3. During the _______, the bride and groom exchanged heartfelt _______, promising love and commitment.
  4. We celebrate our wedding _______ every year with a special dinner together.
  5. The _______, a respected minister, led the wedding ceremony with warmth and wisdom.
  6. After the wedding, they embarked on a relaxing _______ to the Maldives.
  7. Sarah finally said "yes" to John's _______, and they began planning their wedding.
  8. Sometimes, there can be tension between a person and their _______, especially during the holidays.
  9. The traditional _______ involved the groom's family offering a gift to the bride's family, but this practice is less common today.
  10. The couple spent months meticulously planning every detail of their _______, from the flowers to the music.

Bonus:

  1. They decided to _______ and get married in a small ceremony on the beach. (eloped)

  1. ceremony, reception
  2. proposal
  3. ceremony, vows
  4. anniversary
  5. officiant
  6. honeymoon
  7. proposal
  8. in-laws
  9. dowry
  10. wedding
  11. elope

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