Definition

Noun: - The night immediately following a wedding ceremony, traditionally associated with the first time a newly married couple spends the night together, often with the implication of consummating the marriage.

Usage

The term "wedding night" specifically refers to the night of the wedding day. It is used to denote both the chronological event and its traditional social and personal significance for the couple.

Examples

• The couple left the reception early to enjoy their wedding night.
• Traditional stories often place great emphasis on the wedding night.
• They spent their wedding night in a luxurious hotel suite.

Advanced Usage

• The concept can be used metaphorically or humorously to refer to beginnings or inaugural events, though this is less common.
  • The project's launch was its wedding night, full of promise and nervous energy.

Variants and Related Words

• Honeymoon: (noun) The vacation or trip taken by a newly married couple, which begins after the wedding night.
• Nuptials: (noun) A formal term for a wedding ceremony.

Synonyms

• First night: A less common synonym focusing on the chronological aspect.
• Nuptial night: A more formal or literary synonym.

Related Phrases

• To consummate a marriage: (verb phrase) To make a marriage complete by having sexual intercourse for the first time, an act traditionally associated with the wedding night.

Noun

1. the night after the wedding when bride and groom sleep together