Meaning of dreams: what does it mean to dream of a wedding

A wedding is one of the most important moments in life as a couple. Those who have had to organize a wedding are well aware of the amount of time they spend daydreaming about the wedding dress, the ceremony, the guests and the banquet. And they hope that everything turns out perfect because it is a moment full of happiness to remember for a lifetime.

But when the wedding appears in your dreams, but not while awake, but while you sleep and unconsciously, its interpretation is far from being surrounded by so much happiness. What does it mean to dream of a wedding? We tell you the different interpretations of your dream experience in this article.

Different interpretations of dreaming about a wedding 

• Wedding dreams are much more common than we can think or imagine. It is not surprising that if you are going to celebrate your engagement in a few days, it will appear to you even in your best dreams or in your worst nightmares, because your subconscious does not stop thinking about what that moment will be like due to the nerves of brides.
• However, it can also happen that you dream of a wedding (yours or someone you know) without thinking about going down the aisle, or if you don’t even have a partner. Well, it is in these cases where you have to pay special attention to every detail you remember: who is celebrating your wedding? What happens during the celebration?
• All this will give you clues about the meaning or interpretation of your dream. And, although as a general rule, dreams with weddings can speak of good energy, you should keep in mind that this is not always the case. It is possible that your dream is telling you about something very negative in your life that you will have to change if you do not want this wedding dream to repeat itself.
• Take into account every detail of your dream, such as the shapes or colors of each element of your dream experience, as this is very important for its interpretation. For example, the wedding dress is one of the essential elements of any engagement and if it appears wrinkled or on the floor in your dream, it is interpreted as a manifestation of your unconscious concern about losing friends with your new status or, in general, some concern that is not letting you rest.
• Dreaming of a wedding, either yours or one that you attend as a guest can have a negative meaning. In the past, dreams with weddings were associated with death, however, this is not entirely true. What these two dreams come to say is that both point to vital changes, to new projects, to a kind of “rebirth” that can be learned with wedding dreams or with dreams in which death is the protagonist. But in no case is it a premonition that someone is going to die.
• Something more positive is that you dream of a happy marriage, both yours and someone else’s. It is a very optimistic dream experience that reflects the vital moment you are having, full of good intentions and new dreams.

However, and now that we know the main meanings of dreaming about a wedding, it is necessary to know that depending on your dream it will mean one thing or another. Therefore, we are going to see the most common dreams that have to do with weddings or marriages.

What does it mean to dream of someone else’s wedding?

If the wedding you dream of is not yours, but you attend as a guest, you should pay attention to your feelings and, moreover, who is getting married. It is not the same that you dream of your cousin’s wedding than of a friend’s wedding, right? Let’s see it!

Dreaming of a family wedding

The main interpretation of dreams with weddings of your relatives is that you are worried about the person in question who is getting married. It is possible that he is not going through his best moment and needs your help, that is why you see yourself at his wedding, because it is one of those crucial moments in life in which he will need your support the most.

Dreaming of a friend’s wedding

There are dreams in which you see how your friend or your friend is getting married. In this case, in friends’ wedding dreams, the meaning could vary depending on your feelings in the dream. You may feel satisfied to see your friend happy, which would reveal a dream or goal achieved. It is also possible that that friend or friend is going through a bad patch and you want the best for him/her.

Dreaming of a wedding of strangers

It can seem a bit disconcerting to show up at a wedding as a guest and the ones getting married are complete strangers. In this case, you should do an introspection exercise, because you need to keep getting to know yourself, gain security, self-esteem, and trust more in all your abilities, because you can handle what scares you so much.

The meaning of dreaming about my wedding or marriage

If you dream of your own wedding when you are already married, it is usually synonymous with relationship problems or separations, although not necessarily yours, but also with someone close to you. An argument, a change of partner or a breakup with someone you love very much may be approaching your life and it is this precise dream that is warning you of it. You decide how to take it.

If you dream of your own wedding but you don’t even have a partner, it is usually interpreted as the need to make important changes in your life. And a change for the better at work and in your social life is what your wedding dream means in which you see yourself in an intact and sparkling wedding dress.

Dreaming of a wedding that does not take place: what does it mean?

Have you ever dreamed of a wedding that doesn’t take place or is cancelled? In this case you should pay close attention to your dream. If it is your own wedding that is cancelled, perhaps it is a dream that speaks of fears, insecurities, but also of freedom: perhaps you want to feel much less tied to something than you are, not necessarily your partner, it can also be your job, a friendship, a responsibility…

If it is another wedding that is cancelled, despite the scandal that this may mean for your dream, it is possible that it is a warning from your subconscious that you know that you will always be in time to change your vital course. Just as that wedding does not take place, you can also do or not do something you have in mind.

Interpretation of dreaming of a civil marriage

Dreaming of a civil marriage has many meanings depending on what happens in your dream or on your emotions. If they are positive, it is a dream that speaks about yourself and about your ability to adapt, about your progressive mentality and about your sense of justice.

Of course, if you are not comfortable with that civil marriage in your dream, the meaning will change. It can symbolize that you do not agree with something, in the event that it is you who is getting married civilly, but if it is someone else, it may be that you feel that that person is breaking their values ​​for whatever reasons.

Meaning of dreaming of getting married in church

Have you ever dreamed that you get married in church? Or that someone gets married by the church? These types of dreams speak of responsibilities that you must take care of. But you should keep in mind that the church symbolizes refuge, therefore, you may not be fully prepared to assume those responsibilities or you may need help or advice from your loved ones.

In this sense, it is possible that a priest appears in your dream. If he appears dressed in black, his meaning will point to prosperity. If he is dressed in white, the dream can be associated with mourning for the near death of a relative or a person whom you appreciated very much and who has recently passed away.

Dreaming of a wedding party and lots of food: interpretation

Dreaming that you are at a wedding party and that there is a lot of food or drink will always be a sign of abundance. If in the dream you are happy, surrounded by your loved ones, and everyone is celebrating without any problem, it will be a sign of prosperity.

However, if the food is spoiled or you feel out of place, you should pay close attention to your sleep. In this case, it will talk about needs that you do not have covered, or about feeling out of place in some areas of your life, such as at work.

What does it mean to dream about wedding preparations?

Have you ever dreamed of preparing a wedding? As with the dream of your own wedding, this experience means that you want to start new projects or meet new people. Get excited for it!

But be careful if you are preparing your wedding and something goes wrong, or something does not go as expected. In this case, it will speak of your fear of the future, of your need to want to control everything. It is a warning that you should relax, because as you well know, everything in life cannot be controlled, you must leave space for the unforeseen.