Solemnization

Pronunciation: /ˈsoʊɫɪmˈniˈziˈætˈaɪˌɑn/

Solemnization (noun)

  1. A formal ceremony where two people are officially married.
  2. The act of making something official and serious, often with a public ceremony or statement.

Examples

  • The solemnization took place in the garden after the vows.
  • They planned the solemnization carefully so everyone felt welcome.