Difference between Marriage and Wedding?

The terms "marriage" and "wedding" are often used interchangeably, but they refer to different aspects of the process of formalizing a partnership between two people

Wedding: A wedding is a specific event or ceremony that marks the beginning of a marriage. It typically involves rituals, vows, and legal procedures that formally unite two individuals in a recognized partnership. Weddings can vary widely in their cultural and religious traditions, but they all serve the purpose of publicly acknowledging and celebrating the union of the couple.

A wedding is a ceremony or event where two people are united in marriage. It's typically a public celebration, often involving family, friends, and specific rituals or traditions.

• Focus: The event, the celebration, the ceremony, the traditions, the vows exchanged.

• Duration: A single day or a short period of celebration.

• Examples: A church wedding, a civil ceremony, a destination wedding, a small elopement.

• Output: The start of the legal marriage.

Marriage: Marriage is the legal and/or emotional bond that results from the wedding ceremony. It is the state of being united as spouses in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law and/or tradition. Marriage entails rights and responsibilities, both legal and social, that govern the relationship between spouses.

Marriage, on the other hand, is the legal and social union between two people. It's an ongoing relationship, a partnership, and a commitment that typically lasts a lifetime.

• Focus: The relationship itself, the legal status, the partnership, the shared life, the commitment, the journey.

• Duration: Intended to be lifelong.

• Examples: The daily life of a married couple, the legal rights and responsibilities that come with being married, the growth and challenges faced together over years.

• Output: An ongoing partnership.

In summary, a wedding is the event where a marriage is initiated and publicly recognized, while marriage refers to the ongoing relationship and status of being married.

In essence:

• A wedding is a single event that initiates the marriage.

• Marriage is the lifelong relationship that follows the wedding.

You can have a wedding without a long-lasting marriage (if the marriage ends), and in some cases, people might be legally married without having had a traditional "wedding" ceremony.