solemnization

IPA: sʌɫˈɛmnʌzˈeɪʃʌn

The performance of a ceremony (in an appropriate and solemn manner), such as performing a marriage.

Examples of "solemnization" in Sentences

Is solemnization required to make the marriage legal?
It is now sung, bizarrely, at the solemnization of Jewish weddings.
The formation of a common-law relationship does not involve the solemnization of a marriage.
As the formation of a common-law relationship does not require the solemnization of a marriage, there is no risk of violating the criminal sanction against bigamy.
Reply Obj. 1: This kind of solemnization regards not only men but also God in so far as it is accompanied by a spiritual consecration or blessing, of which God is the author, though man is the minister, according to Num.
In the case of the marriage decision, Cuccinelli noted Virginia couples who wish to get married out of state have a variety of options at their disposal, including having a separate, brief, solemnization ceremony in Virginia in addition to an out-of-state event.
Indeed, as the period approached, the threat appeared more as a delusion, not to be regarded as worthy to disturb my peace, while the happiness I hoped for in my marriage wore a greater appearance of certainty, as the day fixed for its solemnization drew nearer, and I heard it continually spoken of as an occurrence which no accident could possibly prevent.