Epithalline

/ɛˈpɪθəlaɪn/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or befitting a bridal chamber or wedding celebration; having qualities appropriate for a wedding.

Etymology

From Greek thalamos (bridal chamber) with the prefix epi- (upon) and suffix -ine (adjective forming). This adjective form emerged to describe anything with the romantic or ceremonial qualities of a bridal setting.

Kelly Says

The word epithalline captures an entire aesthetic of romance and ceremony—the soft lighting, the flowers, the sense of intimate celebration that's meant to honor two people's union.

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