the big day
noun phrase
: the day that something important happens
Tomorrow is the big day.
also
: the day someone is to be married
So, when's the big day?
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Martin was famously Meghan’s makeup artist at her May 2018 royal wedding to Harry, now 40, and Meghan said on With Love, Meghan after Martin brought up her wedding cake flavor that the two of them did the cake tasting together for the big day.
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Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
One that often gets overlooked in the excitement of finding the perfect wedding gown is what to wear on your feet for the big day.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
American icon Queen Latifah, and the Los Angeles Master Chorale are the artists slated for the big day.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 26 Feb. 2025
While delays and shortages are possible due to supply chain issues, online retailers are dedicated to delivering arrangements in time for the big day.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025
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Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
One that often gets overlooked in the excitement of finding the perfect wedding gown is what to wear on your feet for the big day.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
American icon Queen Latifah, and the Los Angeles Master Chorale are the artists slated for the big day.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 26 Feb. 2025
While delays and shortages are possible due to supply chain issues, online retailers are dedicated to delivering arrangements in time for the big day.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025
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“The big day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20big%20day. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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