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wedding vs marriage

Both 'wedding' and 'marriage' are correct, but they refer to different aspects of the union between two people. 'Wedding' typically refers to the ceremony and celebration that marks the beginning of a marriage, while 'marriage' is the legal or formal union between two people as partners in a personal relationship.

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wedding

The term 'wedding' refers to the ceremony and celebration that marks the beginning of a marriage.

Use 'wedding' to talk about the event where two people get married, including the ceremony, reception, and related festivities.

Examples:

The wedding was beautiful and full of love.
She wore a stunning dress to the wedding.
They are planning a destination wedding in Hawaii.
The wedding cake was delicious.
The couple exchanged vows at the wedding.

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Madam Kao has consented to a Shanghai wedding.
Planning a wedding is a very stressful time.
Shortly after our wedding he left us...
And all this on our wedding anniversary.
I saw a wedding today at Lin Village.
Ben insisted that the wedding would continue as planned.
This wedding is in three days.
People are asking about the wedding.
Unless... I stall the wedding.
Our death is our wedding with eternity.
Permission for an on-board wedding is granted.
The wedding has been called off.
Jackson will do nothing to jeopardize that wedding.
I found the caterer for our wedding.
I never got the wedding invitation.
Our love, our wedding plans.
I cannot serve on his wedding.
Means there's a wedding this weekend.
My Gods, your wedding anniversary.
Jennifer wants a cake plate for our wedding.

Alternatives:

nuptials
ceremony
matrimony
union
bridal event

marriage

The term 'marriage' refers to the legal or formal union between two people as partners in a personal relationship.

Use 'marriage' to refer to the state of being married or the relationship between spouses.

Examples:

Their marriage has lasted for over 50 years.
She is in a happy marriage with her partner.
Marriage is a lifelong commitment.
They decided to end their marriage.
Same-sex marriage is legal in many countries.

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His family objected to our marriage.
Our marriage has always had one rule.
Imagine sharing a bed before marriage.
The real Elizabeth would never have accepted my marriage proposal.
Let us not know about my marriage.
Everyone knew our marriage was a disaster.
He was signing our marriage certificate as a witness.
Your turkey tetrazzini saved my marriage.
Our marriage is an implanted memory.
Mom, every marriage has problems.
My marriage to Hizdahr is political.
My marriage proposal has been accepted.
Our marriage ended six months later.
Someone is determined to stop this marriage.
This marriage is my death sentence.
Pay tribute to a long and happy marriage.
Your marriage would help ease religious violence and distrust.
Formica is certainly at Torniano to prevent this marriage.
Once I beat you about this marriage.
Maybe Michael couldn't commit to this marriage.

Alternatives:

matrimony
union
nuptials
wedlock
spousal relationship

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