nuptial

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The Ancient Greek and Roman elite held multi-day nuptial feasts, a tradition that was carried into the Middle Ages when weddings served as important political and social transactions between countries and kingdoms.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2024

Glucose aversion solved one problem and created another, but male roaches were not going around trying to make sweeter nuptial gifts.

From New York Times • Mar. 28, 2023

But the perfect wedding day almost didn’t come together for two families who traveled to the island for nuptial festivities that almost got derailed by Hurricane Ian’s landfall and aftermath.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 1, 2022

Brown and Kountz both shared the nuptial news on Instagram.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2022

At five o’clock in the morning, Blanca awoke with an upset stomach from the cloyingly sweet smell of the flowers with which her father had adorned the nuptial chamber.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende