Nup"tial (?), a. [L. nuptialis, fr. nuptiae marriage, wedding, fr. nubere, nuptum, prop., to cover, to veil, hence, to marry, as the head of the bride was covered with a veil; cf. Gr. &?; bride, nymph: cf. F. nuptial.] Of or pertaining to marriage; done or used at a wedding; as, nuptial rites and ceremonies.

Then, all in heat,
They light the nuptial torch.

Nup"tial, n.; pl. Nuptials (&?;). Marriage; wedding; nuptial ceremony; -- now only in the plural.

Celebration of that nuptial, which
We two have sworn shall come.

Preparations . . . for the approaching nuptials.