noun phrase · neutral
marriage ceremony
UK/ˈmærɪdʒ ˈsɛrəməni/US/ˈmærɪdʒ ˈsɛrəˌmoʊni/MAR·riage CER·e·mo·ny
the formal event or ritual at which a marriage is performed
Examples
“They invited close friends and family to the marriage ceremony.”
“Due to the pandemic, many couples postponed their marriage ceremony.”
“A marriage ceremony can be religious or civil depending on the couple's wishes.”
Band 8 sentence
“Rather than an extravagant celebration, the couple opted for an intimate marriage ceremony attended by immediate family only.”
Collocations
- hold a marriage ceremony
- postpone the marriage ceremony
Word family
Common mistakes
hold wedding ceremony→hold a wedding ceremony
have marriage ceremony→have a marriage ceremony
Say it for a higher band
5wedding→6ceremony→7+marriage ceremony
Synonyms
wedding
Easily confused
wedding
“They decided to have a small wedding with only family members present.”
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