How to Use bride-to-be in a Sentence

bride-to-be

noun
Definition of bride-to-benext
  • His bride-to-be was stunned at how gorgeous the ring was.
    — Carlos R. Muñoz, BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2023
  • Cameron Brink is a bride-to-be — and still can't believe it!
    — Natasha Dye, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
  • The new movie stars Ferrell as Jim, a proud father of a bride-to-be.
    — Escher Walcott, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
  • The bride-to-be wore a concept sari by Tarun Tahiliani.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 14 June 2024
  • The 2023 Oscars red carpet is sure to show up on many bride-to-be’s mood-boards.
    — Sarah Spellings, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2023
  • Down in the pit, a bride-to-be celebrates with friends, flipping back her white veil.
    — Jay Cheshes, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2023
  • The bride-to-be shimmied in a gown with a wide skirt then twirled in another with long-sleeved lace.
    — Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 7 July 2024
  • In contrast, the bride-to-be keeps her social circle small.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Elliot Grainge is opening up about his bride-to-be Sofia Richie.
    — Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2023
  • The other party includes Ferrell as the father of a young bride-to-be.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
  • The months and weeks leading up to a wedding are filled with celebrations in honor of the bride-to-be.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2024
  • As a bride-to-be, this perfume feels like it was made for me–literally.
    — ELLE, 16 Feb. 2023
  • With a subtle slit in the back and midi-length, it’s tailored for the bride-to-be who prefers a bit of glitz, without all-over-shimmer.
    — Julie Tong, Vogue, 1 July 2024
  • Wedding preparations could be stressful for the bride-to-be.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The bride-to-be shared lots of photos from the day and gave Robinson a special shoutout on her Instagram Story.
    — Adrianna C. Freedman, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2023
  • The first is between bride-to-be Amelia and her future sister-in-law Abby (Fanning).
    — Patricia Karounos, refinery29.com, 10 Sep. 2024
  • In the picture, the bride-to-be can be seen smiling in a white dress and matching heels while flashing her engagement ring.
    — Chris Barilla, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Days before the pair are set to marry, Maddie makes a spontaneous wish for true love, only to wake up as the bride-to-be.
    — Jaden Thompson, Variety, 20 Feb. 2024
  • The group shared snaps from the weekend on Instagram, featuring champagne and many white outfit changes for the bride-to-be.
    — Jamie Ballard, Peoplemag, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Everyone points to the newly single Muriel as the replacement bride-to-be.
    — Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The bride-to-be embarked on a beach trip with friends in August to celebrate the special occasion.
    — Angela Andaloro, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The new campaign featuring the bride-to-be channeled the campiness of Las Vegas’ little white chapels.
    — Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
  • The bride-to-be shared a series of photos from the event, including a shot of her and her father posing together.
    — Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
  • The bride-to-be also announced the engagement on her own Instagram grid.
    — Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2024
  • Watch this bride-to-be's reaction to her mom's wedding day surprise for her daughter.
    — Carissa Quiambao, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2023
  • If the bride-to-be is more of a minimalist, dainty options from Mejuri and Catbird are also up for sale.
    — Jake Smith, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2023
  • As an engagement gift to the couple, my husband and I, together with the mother of the bride-to-be and the bride’s sisters, chipped in (with our son) to cover the cost of the party.
    — Abigail Van Buren, al, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Each member of the bachelorette party wore pink satin pyjamas with a feather trim and the bride-to-be sported a white pair.
    — David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
  • This time around, Booster’s new script is about the gay best friend (Booster) of a bride-to-be who’s in charge of making sure his bestie’s wedding goes off perfectly.
    — Marc Malkin, Variety, 24 Jan. 2024
  • The bride-to-be announced her engagement to Copier in October.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024

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