bridal bower

English

Noun

bridal bower (plural bridal bowers)

  1. A decorative structure, often an arch or arbour, adorned with flowers, fabric, or other embellishments, used as a focal point for wedding ceremonies.
  2. A honeymoon retreat used by newly-weds.
    • 1961, Xavier Herbert, Soldiers' Women, Netley, SA: Fontana Books, published 1978, page 50:
      When the so-called honeymoon was over, the bridal bower became Rosa's home.
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