lead to the altar

Example Sentences

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We are authorised to state, that there is no foundation whatever for the report that a certain well-known policeman is about to lead to the altar a certain unknown lady.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, September 25, 1841 by Various

I can't face a regular wedding, Barry, seeing my bride isn't the one I expected to lead to the altar.

From The Making of a Soul by Rhodes, Kathlyn

Here was the guy she was willin' and anxious to lead to the altar and then to the old safe deposit vault!

From Kid Scanlan by Witwer, H. C. (Harry Charles)

On that day Gabriel and George would lead to the altar their respective sisters, Lizzie and Elvira.

From The Squatter and the Don by Loyal, C.

I would act fair with her, for I'd be loath To lead to the altar an unwilling bride In sight of all my vassals and retainers.

From Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume III by M. Y. Halidom (pseud. Dryasdust)