bride-to-be

Example Sentences

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Madan said businesses are now forced to have more dresses in stock to accommodate last-minute shoppers, instead of ordering the correct size once the bride-to-be has come in for a fitting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

In “Ready or Not,” Weaving’s blushing bride-to-be, Grace, discovers that she’s marrying into a family of devil-worshippers who sold their souls for eternal wealth, and they must sacrifice her to keep the money rolling in.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

The gallerist agreed to uncover the artwork, revealing to the bride-to-be a painting that depicted them in that very moment.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Then he and his bride-to-be hugged like there was no tomorrow.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2025

She was like a bride-to-be who begins to feel her sickening qualms as the day approaches, and dares not speak her mind because so many preparations have been made on her behalf.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan