white wedding

noun

: a traditional wedding in which the bride wears a white dress

Examples of white wedding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The world came to a screeching halt when Britney and Christina Aguilera pranced onto the stage of the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards in virginal, white wedding gowns and kissed Madonna—on the lips. Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024 Usually, a traditional ceremony and a white wedding are had on separate days, but the couple wanted all of their many guests to see their traditional celebration, as well as the white wedding. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 11 Apr. 2024 Once the shock wore off, the couple planned two celebrations: a traditional ceremony to honor her Nigerian and his Guinean traditions and a white wedding to follow Western customs. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 11 Apr. 2024 Though the dreamiest of white wedding gowns and pristine venues have been well-documented in the pages of Vogue, not all celebrity couples have chosen to go the traditional route for their big day. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2024 For the scene, Smith wore a white blazer, black dress pants and a black bow tie, while Liburd, 36, sported a classic white wedding dress with a massive veil. Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2024 The look later evolves into a white wedding dress with a white cowboy hat and a single red leather glove. EW.com, 20 Feb. 2024 The actress wore a gorgeous white wedding dress and stood opposite Crudup, who donned a sleek navy suit without a tie. Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 26 Jan. 2024 White Castle Though slightly less traditional than a white wedding, a White Castle wedding can also be a winner! Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024

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“White wedding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20wedding. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.

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