My grandmother was a 'war bride' during World War II.
the mother of the 'bride'
a new 'bride'
(..) It doesn't. Princess Fiona, beautiful, fair, flawless Fiona. - I askyour hand in marriage. - Will you be the perfect bride for the perfect groom? Lord Farquaad, I accept. Nothing would make-- Excellent! I'll start the plans, for tomorrow we wed! (..)2001 Shrek