What does “wedding” mean?

English wedding vocabulary

Wedding means a wedding celebration or the event itself. Don’t confuse it with marriage (the legal/marital state).

Related words

  • Wedding ceremony: la ceremonia de boda.
  • Wedding reception: la recepción/fiesta.
  • Wedding planner: organizador(a) de bodas.
  • Wedding party: cortejo (damas, best man, etc.).
  • Wedding registry: mesa de regalos.

Examples

  • “We’re planning a wedding in Guanajuato.”
  • “Our marriage license is ready.”

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