A counsellor who gives advice to married couples regarding their relationship or family life.

A marriage performed by a government official instead of by a member of the clergy.

Marriage between two people of the same sex.

plural of republican marriage

(historical) An alleged form of execution during the French Revolution in which a man and woman were tied together naked, exposed to public view for a time in this condition, and then stabbed, shot, or thrown into a body of water to drown.

(poker slang) A king and a queen of the same suit as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em (see marriage)

plural of royal marriage

A marriage motivated by some reason other than love; especially one conducted to obtain entry or residence rights in a country.

plural of marriage of convenience

The bed shared by a newly-married couple. / (euphemistic) Sexual activity between a married couple.