The Simple Difference
A Wedding is the ceremony or the event where two people get married. It is the party, the rituals, and the celebration that happens on a specific day.
Marriage is the long-term relationship that starts after the wedding. It is the state of being husband and wife for years. You attend a wedding, but you live in a marriage.
Why do we make this mistake?
In many Indian languages, we use one single word for both the ceremony and the relationship. Because of this, we often translate directly into English and say "marriage invitation" instead of "wedding invitation." To sound more natural, remember that the "Wedding" is the one-day event, and "Marriage" is the life-long journey.
Common Examples:
❌ Incorrect: I have been invited to my cousin's marriage next Sunday.
✅ Correct: I have been invited to my cousin's wedding next Sunday.
❌ Incorrect: They had a very long wedding of 50 years.
✅ Correct: They had a very happy marriage of 50 years.
Practice Exercise (Check your knowledge!):
In "Fill in the blanks" questions, look at the context. If the sentence talks about a date, a dress, or a hall, use Wedding. If the sentence talks about love, legal status, or duration of years, use Marriage.
Try to fill in the blanks with the correct word. Write your answers in the comments below!
1. We are busy shopping for my sister's ________.
2. A successful ________ requires a lot of patience and understanding.
3. The ________ will take place at the Grand Palace Hall in Bengaluru.
4. They celebrated their 10th ________ anniversary yesterday.
Final Tip:
Next time you see a card, check if it says "Wedding Invitation." Now you know why! If you found this tip useful, please share this post with your students.
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