bride-to-be

Example Sentences

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In “Ready or Not,” Weaving’s blushing bride-to-be, Grace, discovers that she’s marrying into a family of devil-worshippers who sold their souls for eternal wealth, and they must sacrifice her to keep the money rolling in.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

The gallerist agreed to uncover the artwork, revealing to the bride-to-be a painting that depicted them in that very moment.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

A pouty, teenage bride-to-be is the humorous focus of “Before the Wedding.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

Leathers is winning as David’s devoted bride-to-be, with Curtin enjoyably nimble playing a kindly Midwest mom.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2025

"Girls, girls! It's time for the bride-to-be to open her presents. Angela, you sit here and everybody gather round."

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin