Tie the knot

Origin: The idiom 'tie the knot' dates back to ancient times when marriage ceremonies often included the physical act of tying a knot to symbolize the bond between the couple. This could be seen in various cultures, such as the handfasting tradition in Celtic ceremonies, where the hands of the bride and groom were tied together with a ribbon or cord.

Examples

• After dating for seven years, they finally decided to tie the knot in a beautiful beach ceremony.
• Many couples choose to tie the knot in spring, when the flowers are in full bloom.
• Despite the stormy weather, they tied the knot under a canopy of umbrellas.
• They traveled to Paris to tie the knot in an intimate ceremony at the Eiffel Tower.
• The couple surprised everyone by tying the knot during a spontaneous trip to Las Vegas.
• After a long-distance relationship, they were eager to tie the knot and start their life together.
• The celebrity couple tied the knot in a lavish event attended by hundreds of guests.
• She wore her grandmother’s wedding dress when they tied the knot in a traditional church ceremony.
• The pandemic forced them to postpone their plans to tie the knot until the following year.
• They decided to tie the knot on their anniversary, making the day even more special.