My grandmother was a 'war bride' during World War II.
the mother of the 'bride'
a new 'bride'
(..) You understand everything. Mr Hagen. Thank you. Wait till you see the wedding cake I made for your daughter! The bride, the groom and the angel... - Who should I give this job to? - Not to our paisan. Give it to a Jew Congressman in another district. Who else is on the list? Hey, Michael! (..)1972 The Godfather