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Life Stages - Marriage

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marital
marital
[Adjective]

related to marriage or the relationship between spouses

Ex: They attended marital counseling to address conflicts in their relationship. 
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marriage
marriage
[noun]

the formal and legal relationship between two people who are married

Ex: Counseling and communication are essential for a successful marriage. 
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arranged marriage

a marriage in which the partners are chosen by family or a third party rather than by themselves

Ex: Their arranged marriage was organized by their parents. 
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honeymoon
honeymoon
[noun]

a holiday taken by newlyweds immediately after their wedding

Ex: They planned a luxurious honeymoon to an exotic island resort in the Caribbean. 
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bridal
bridal
[Adjective]

relating to a bride or her wedding

Ex: She tried on a bridal gown for the ceremony. 
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engagement

an agreement between two people to get married or the duration of this agreement

Ex: They announced their engagement at a family gathering. 
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to give away

to escort the bride to the bridegroom and formally give her permission to marry him

Ex: As a symbol of their union, the mother and father jointly gave their daughter away during the ceremony. 
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dowry
dowry
[noun]

money, goods, or property that a bride's family gives to the groom or his family at marriage

Ex: Her family prepared a dowry for the wedding. 
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to marry
to marry
[Verb]

to become someone's husband or wife

Ex: She didn't expect to marry so soon, but she fell in love. 
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nuptial
nuptial
[Adjective]

relating to marriage or the wedding ceremony

Ex: The couple exchanged vows during their nuptial ceremony, surrounded by family and friends. 
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prenuptial agreement

a legal contract made by a couple before marriage that outlines property and financial arrangements

Ex: They signed a prenuptial agreement before the wedding. 
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proposal
proposal
[noun]

the action of asking a person to marry one

Ex: He surprised her with a romantic proposal at sunset on the beach. 
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to propose

to ask a person to marry one

Ex: On a beautiful evening, he chose to propose to his girlfriend with a ring. 
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wedding reception

A social gathering for wedding guests that takes place after the wedding ceremony to celebrate the newly married couple

Ex: The wedding reception was held in a beautiful garden, decorated with fairy lights. 
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ring
ring
[noun]

a small, round band of metal such as gold, silver, etc. that we wear on our finger, and is often decorated with precious stones

Ex: He bought a silver ring with a blue gemstone for his mother's birthday. 
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ring bearer

a person, often a child, who carries the wedding rings during a ceremony

Ex: The little boy acted as the ring bearer at the wedding. 
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wedding anniversary

the yearly celebration of the date on which two people were married

Ex: They celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary with a romantic dinner. 
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to toast
to toast
[Verb]

to express good wishes or congratulations, usually by raising a glass and drinking in honor of a person, event, or achievement

Ex: Friends gathered to toast the success of their colleague's promotion. 
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vow
vow
[noun]

a serious and formal promise, made especially during a wedding or religious ceremony

Ex: The couple exchanged vows during the wedding ceremony, pledging to love and support each other for the rest of their lives. 
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wedding
wedding
[noun]

a ceremony or event where two people are married

Ex: The wedding was held in a beautiful garden. 
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white wedding

a traditional wedding where the bride wears a white dress

Ex: She dreamed of having a white wedding. 
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to consummate

to complete a marriage or relationship through sexual intercourse

Ex: The couple consummated their marriage on their wedding night. 
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bigamous
bigamous
[Adjective]

describing a marriage that is illegal because one person is already married

Ex: He is in a bigamous marriage. 
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extramarital
extramarital
[Adjective]

relating to or occurring outside of one's marriage, typically involving an affair

Ex: The news story detailed an extramarital affair that shocked the public. 
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widow
widow
[noun]

a married woman whose spouse is dead and has not married again

Ex: After her husband's passing, she became a widow. 
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widower
widower
[noun]

a man whose spouse is dead and has not remarried

Ex: He became a widower after his wife passed away last year. 
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fiance
fiance
[noun]

a man who is engaged to someone

Ex: The fiancé helped plan the wedding details and was actively involved in choosing the venue and decorations. 
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fiancee
fiancee
[noun]

a woman who is engaged to someone

Ex: After their engagement, the fiancée and her partner celebrated with a party to share the news with friends and family. 
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best man
best man
[noun]

a man chosen by a bridegroom to help him at his wedding

Ex: In the days leading up to the wedding, the best man helps coordinate the groom’s schedule, ensuring that he is on time for all pre-wedding events. 
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bride
bride
[noun]

a woman who is about to be married or has recently been married

Ex: The bride walked down the aisle, radiant in her white wedding gown, as the guests looked on with admiration. 
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bridesmaid

a woman or girl chosen by a bride to help her at her wedding

Ex: The bridesmaids assisted the bride with selecting her wedding dress and coordinating their own outfits to match the wedding theme. 
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maid of honor

a woman chosen by the bride to be her main attendant and support her throughout the wedding planning process and on the wedding day itself

Ex: The maid of honor gave a heartfelt toast at the wedding reception, celebrating the bride and groom. 
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groom
groom
[noun]

a man who is getting married

Ex: The groom looked dashing in his tailored suit as he waited at the altar. 
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housewife
housewife
[noun]

a married woman who does the housework such as cooking, cleaning, etc. and takes care of the children, and does not work outside the house

Ex: Mary decided to become a housewife after the birth of her first child to focus on raising her family. 
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married
married
[Adjective]

having a wife or husband

Ex: He is married and has two children 
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engaged
engaged
[Adjective]

having formally agreed to marry someone

Ex: The engaged couple spent months planning their wedding. 
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newlywed
newlywed
[noun]

someone who has recently gotten married

Ex: The newlyweds spent their first week of marriage on a romantic honeymoon in Paris. 
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partner
partner
[noun]

the person that you are married to or having a romantic relationship with

Ex: Emily and her partner are planning a romantic getaway for their anniversary. 
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unmarried
unmarried
[Adjective]

not having a legal or official romantic partner

Ex: Despite being in a long-term relationship, they remained unmarried. 
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