Definition of marriage ceremony in English:
marriage ceremony
nounPlural marriage ceremonies
A ceremony during which two people are married.
the marriage ceremony took place on January 3
Example sentencesExamples
- Since 2001, all register offices in England and Wales have had to report any suspicious marriage ceremonies.
- He then performs the marriage ceremony for them.
- Just 30 people will witness the marriage ceremony at the Guildhall.
- The marriage ceremony and reception had all been kept a closely-guarded secret by family and friends for three weeks.
- Mr. Murphy was the only justice of the peace in town, and he refused to perform marriage ceremonies in City Hall.
- Ministers are already allowed to conduct marriage ceremonies outside churches and last year officiated at 380 such weddings, an increase of 41 on the previous year.
- For instance, Yury, who also lives in the US, was a witness at my marriage ceremony.
- The marriage ceremony was a hastily arranged and secretive affair, with only a few friends of hers in attendance.
- The marriage ceremony will take place in the afternoon at Stockholm Cathedral, after which the newly-weds are expected to be driven through the city centre in a horse-drawn carriage.
- The number of marriage ceremonies that took place in approved premises such as hotels, stately homes and historic buildings increased.
- When the marriage ceremony takes place it is required that at least two witnesses be there, and the guests offer a short prayer for the success of the marriage.