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I have a wedding to attend vs I have to attend a wedding

Both sentences are correct and natural. They convey a similar meaning but have a difference in emphasis. 'I have a wedding to attend' emphasizes the event itself, while 'I have to attend a wedding' emphasizes the obligation or necessity to attend. The choice between them depends on the context and the speaker's focus.

Explained by Vince
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Last updated: July 10, 2024

I have a wedding to attend

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that you need to go to a wedding event.

Examples:

I have a wedding to attend this weekend.
She told me she has a wedding to attend next month.

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Jan 28, 2014 ... It would look more natural. I have a wedding to attend on sunday, so this helps me with my own idea, and I will be subscribing!. Read more.
I have a wedding to attend in 11 days. I just had my cast removed, after a septorhinoplasty with slight dorsal hump reduction, tip refined, nasal bones broken to ...
May 30, 2005 ... I have a wedding to attend in October. I live in South Dakota, where early Oct. can be warm or chilly. The wedding is at 2:00PM with reception at ...
Jan 14, 2016 ... I'm due September 5th, and I have a wedding to attend September 23rd. Granted, I know leaving the baby with my sister for a few hours will be ...

Alternatives:

I need to go to a wedding.
I am going to a wedding.
I must attend a wedding.
I am required to attend a wedding.
I am obligated to attend a wedding.

I have to attend a wedding

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the obligation or necessity to go to a wedding event.

Examples:

I have to attend a wedding this Saturday.
She said she has to attend a wedding ceremony next week.

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... place. less inconvenience for the guests to drive somewhere...also..it's so hard with the long break......let's say i have to attend a wedding in livermore and i live ...
Aug 3, 2011 ... Alexandrea. Thanks for the advice. I have to attend a wedding on a tropical island next summer , and I don't now anyone else who'll be going.
May 8, 2013 ... I have to attend a wedding this weekend or else I'd be out a girlfriend. Actually, it's a wedding on a Friday so I'm out an entire day of prospecting ...
I have to attend a wedding (or other important event) in one month. Should I have the Timeless Lift™ now? While our patients heal well with minimal swelling ...

Alternatives:

I must go to a wedding.
I am required to go to a wedding.
I am obligated to go to a wedding.
I need to go to a wedding.
I am going to a wedding.

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