Wedding

A wedding is when two people get married. Traditionally, this ceremony takes place between a man and a woman, but modern shifts in social practices have seen an increase in same-sex marriages, which has been met both with praise and criticism. Wedding ceremonies are typically rooted in religious practices, though there are also non-religious weddings as well. The observances of a religious wedding are different depending upon the religion of the people involved. A wedding is generally officiated by an ordained representative of the couple's faith, be it a priest, a rabbi or what have you.

The 1972 crime drama film The Godfather opens with the wedding of Connie Corleone to Carlo Rizzi. A large family reception is held for the couple at the Corleone family's lavish Long Beach mansion. In addition to traditional singing and dancing, the guests were treated to a surprise appearance by famous singer and family friend, Johnny Fontane.

In Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Anakin Skywalker and Padm Nabarre eloped in a secret wedding ceremony held on Padm's homeworld of Naboo. The marriage had to be kept a secret since Anakin was a Jedi and the forging of personal relationships, particularly romantic ones, was strictly prohibited.