The act of betrothing, or the fact of being betrothed; a mutual promise, engagement, or contract for a future marriage between the persons betrothed; betrothment; affiance.
Formal contract for a future marriage. At the ceremony, Ygraine and the Earl of Norfolk's son, Garstrang, signed the contract, Garstrang signed for his father, thus "Betrothal by proxy."
the act of becoming betrothed or engaged
a binding, legal transaction that is an integral part of the marriage
a marriage and all who claim to be Christians claim to be the Bride of Christ
A slightly old fashioned word for engagement (to marry). A mutual promise to marry. In earlier times this was considered fully or partially binding. Mary of Burgundy is often cited as the first woman to receive a diamond betrothal or engagement ring.
First part of the Marriage ceremony in which a formal and binding promise is made and rings are placed on the fingers of the bride and groom.
Betrothal is a formal state of engagement to be married. Historically betrothal was a formal contract, blessed or officiated by a religious authority. Betrothal is no longer common beyond some Arab cultures, and in Judaism.