Definition

Noun: A group of people who are formally involved in or attending a wedding ceremony and its associated celebrations. This typically includes the couple getting married and their immediate attendants, such as the bridesmaids, groomsmen, best man, and maid of honor.

Usage

The term "wedding party" refers to the specific, organized group central to the wedding event. It is used to describe this collective as a unit. * The wedding party gathered for photographs after the ceremony. * Traditionally, the wedding party sits at a special table during the reception. * She was honored to be asked to join the wedding party.

Advanced Usage

• "Member of the wedding party": A specific phrase used to denote an individual who is part of this group.
  • As a member of the wedding party, his duties included giving a speech.

Variants and Related Words

• Wedding (n): The ceremony or act of getting married.
• Bridal party (n): A term sometimes used synonymously with "wedding party," though it can specifically refer to the bride and her attendants.
• Groom's party (n): Refers specifically to the groom and his attendants (e.g., groomsmen).

Synonyms

• Bridal party
• Nuptial party

Related Phrases

• Wedding reception: The celebration that follows the wedding ceremony.
• Wedding guest: A person invited to the wedding who is not a member of the core wedding party.

Noun

1. a party of people at a wedding