epithalamion
/ˌɛpɪθəˈleɪmiən/
noun
- A poem or song written in honor of a bride and groom, traditionally sung or recited at a wedding.
- The groom's sister composed an epithalamion for the wedding reception.
- Edmund Spenser's 'Epithalamion' is one of the most famous examples of the form.
- The choir performed a beautiful epithalamion as the couple exchanged vows.
Synonyms