MARRIAGE VOCABULARY

Betrothal: An agreement to marry; an engagement.

Sentence: Their betrothal was celebrated with a small family gathering.

Fiancé/Fiancée: A person engaged to be married (fiancé for males, fiancée for females).

Sentence: She introduced her fiancé to her parents last weekend.

Engagement: A formal agreement to get married.

Sentence: The couple recently announced their engagement

Dowry: Property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage.

Sentence: The family tradition included giving a small dowry to the groom.

Vows: Promises made by the couple to each other during the marriage ceremony.

Sentence: They exchanged heartfelt vows, promising to support each other through all of life’s challenges.

Annulment: A legal procedure that cancels a marriage, treating it as though it never existed.

Sentence: They decided to file for an annulment shortly after realizing they had married too quickly.

Nuptials: The marriage ceremony or wedding.

Sentence: The nuptials took place in a beautiful, candle-lit chapel.

Spouse: A husband or wife, in relation to the other partner.

Sentence: She felt lucky to have a spouse who was so supportive.

Monogamy: The practice of being married to one person at a time.

Sentence: Monogamy is a common practice in many cultures around the world.

Polyamory: The practice of engaging in multiple romantic relationships, with the consent of all parties involved.

Sentence: They had an open conversation about polyamory to ensure they were on the same page.

Bridal: Related to a bride or wedding.

Sentence: The bridal party spent hours getting ready for the ceremony.

Groom: A man who is getting married or has just been married.

Sentence: The groom was visibly emotional as he watched his bride walk down the aisle.