Definition

Noun: A person who has been invited to and attends a wedding ceremony and its associated celebrations.

Usage

This noun refers specifically to an attendee of a wedding event. It is a compound noun formed from "wedding" and "guest." * The wedding guests began to arrive at the chapel. * As a wedding guest, it is polite to RSVP promptly. * The couple greeted each wedding guest personally.

Advanced Usage

• "To seat the wedding guests": To assign or show wedding guests to their places, typically at the reception.
  • The ushers helped to seat the wedding guests before the ceremony began.

Variants and Related Words

• Guest (n): A person who is invited to visit or stay in someone's home or attend an event. (A broader term; a "wedding guest" is a specific type of guest).
• Attendee (n): A person who is present at an event. (A more formal and general synonym).
• Invitee (n): A person who has been invited. (Emphasizes the status of having received an invitation).

Synonyms

• Attendee
• Invitee

Related Phrases

• Plus one: A guest whom a primary invitee is allowed to bring to the wedding.
  • Her invitation stated she could bring a plus one.
• Out-of-town guest: A wedding guest who has traveled from another city or region to attend.
  • The couple arranged a shuttle for their out-of-town guests.

Noun

1. a guest at a wedding