lead to the altar

Example Sentences

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He, the last one, searched long for this fitting animal to lead to the altar.

From 54-40 or Fight by Hough, Emerson

I would act fair with her, for I'd be loath To lead to the altar an unwilling bride In sight of all my vassals and retainers.

From Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume III by M. Y. Halidom (pseud. Dryasdust)

I can't face a regular wedding, Barry, seeing my bride isn't the one I expected to lead to the altar.

From The Making of a Soul by Rhodes, Kathlyn

You remember the chapter of 'The Golden Gondola' that I wrote for the People's Pageant just before I had the honour to lead to the altar, &c.

From New Treasure Seekers or, The Bastable Children in Search of a Fortune by Nesbit, E. (Edith)

On that day Gabriel and George would lead to the altar their respective sisters, Lizzie and Elvira.

From The Squatter and the Don by Loyal, C.