altar
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His first language was Spanish, while my excuse is that I was an altar boy, well-trained by the same priest who celebrated my wedding years later.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
When Kayley Stead was left alone at the altar on her big day, she did what few would think to do - let the wedding continue.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
But whether straight or same-sex, weddings now are pushed to represent both sides of the altar.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
They’d continue to play his music and worship at his altar.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026
During the ceremony, many of the married female guests are invited to the altar to hold up a lace sheet over the couple and take turns grinding giant sugar cubes atop the sheet.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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