Solemnization (Noun)
Meaning
The public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual; "the celebration of marriage".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The solemnization of their wedding vows took place in a beautiful outdoor ceremony surrounded by friends and family.
- The priest carefully explained the significance of the solemnization of marriage to the young couple before the ceremony.
- In many cultures, the solemnization of a marriage is a grand affair with elaborate rituals and festivities.
- The couple chose a quiet, intimate setting for the solemnization of their union, preferring a low-key celebration.
- The solemnization of the marriage was performed by a justice of the peace in a simple yet meaningful ceremony.