Antibridal

/ˌæntiˈbraɪdəl/ adjective

Definition

Opposed to or against traditional bridal customs or wedding traditions.

Etymology

From anti- (against) + bridal (relating to a bride or wedding), which comes from the noun bride. This is a modern compound reflecting contemporary attitudes toward non-traditional marriages.

Kelly Says

This word emerged as people started questioning the multi-billion dollar wedding industry and traditional gender roles—it represents a generational shift where weddings became about the couple's values rather than following a prescribed script.

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