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wedding Synonyms
Another word for wedding
Choosing another word for wedding depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations and festivities.
Usage Example
"They invited over two hundred guests to their nuptials in the countryside."
Strongest
nuptials
Strong
marriage
bridal
espousal
matrimony
spousals
• noun (Context 2)
An anniversary of a marriage, often used in combination with a word indicating the specific year.
Usage Example
"The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a quiet dinner surrounded by family."
Strongest
wedding anniversary
Strong
anniversary
jubilee
Opposites of wedding
The opposite of wedding shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
divorce
annulment
separation
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Wedding. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/wedding