Nuptial vs Nuptials
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Topic: Weddings

A common dilemma when it comes to drafting invite wordings is whether NUPTIAL or NUPTIALS is the word to use. I just got a message from a client this morning asking the usual question.  Well, the straightforward answer...NUPTIALS (with an 'S') is the word that applys when used for example as  Mariano - De Leon Nuptials, as commonly found on wedding invitations.

I looked it up on the web and here's a simple explanation/ definition:

Nuptial - used as an adjective; of, or relating to marriage or the wedding ceremony.

It's usually followed by the noun it describes such as nuptial vow, nuptial agreement, nuptial day, nuptial kiss, nuptial blessing,etc.

Nuptials - a noun referring to the ceremony, event or function.

Ergo, on wedding invites Nuptials is what we use.

Hope this was helpful!

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