nuptials

The term nuptials itself is apparently derived from the Old French term nuptialis, part of a centuries-old French musical composition, Nuptialis hodie, which appropriately celebrates the Virgin Mary’s wedding day.

A French Perspective or Une Perspective Francaise 2008

Attending the nuptials was the entire Kardashian clan and numerous celebrity friends, including Eva Longoria, Lindsay Lohan, Ryan Seacrest, Julianne Hough, Sugar Ray Leonard, Lala and a few of Humphries' teammates.

Did Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries Have a "Magical" Wedding? 2011

I have slain men, many men, for love of woman, or in warm blood have baptized our nuptials or washed away the stain of her favour to another.

Chapter 21 2010

The Post account called the nuptials, at Mrs. Earl's home in Manhattan, "almost medieval."

Consuelo Vanderbilt Earl, heiress, dog breeder and link to golden age, dies at 107 2011

But what may be more notable than the nuptials is the lack of debate surrounding them.

CNN Transcript Aug 19, 2008 2008

But what may be more notable than the nuptials is the lack of debate surrounding them.

CNN Transcript Aug 19, 2008 2008

I have slain men, many men, for love of woman, or in warm blood have baptized our nuptials or washed away the stain of her favor to another.

Chapter 21 1915

From the ardent desire which you have long expressed concerning Stona's marriage, it will, I am convinced, give you pleasure to hear that the nuptials are at last solemnized.

The Autobiography of Liuetenant-General Sir Harry Smith, Baronet of Aliwal on the Sutlej, G. C. B. 1903

I have slain men, many men, for love of woman, or in warm blood have baptized our nuptials or washed away the stain of her favour to another.

The Jacket (Star-Rover) Jack London 1896

For the present time is the time of espousal, but the time of the nuptials is another; when they sing, ` the Bridegroom hath risen up. '

NPNF1-12. Saint Chrysostom: Homilies on the Epistles of Paul to the Corinthians Editor 1889