Solemny

sol⋅em⋅nize 
–verb (used with object)
1.
to perform the ceremony of (marriage).
2.
to hold or perform (ceremonies, rites, etc.) in due manner.
3.
to observe or commemorate with rites or ceremonies: to solemnize an occasion with prayer.
4.
to go through with ceremony or formality.
5.
to render solemn, serious, or grave; dignify.
–verb (used without object)
6.
to become solemn; conduct oneself with solemnity.

Advice to all prospective brides and grooms.

Do whatever you can to avoid the word SOLEMNISE in your wedding ceremony. All 4 weddings I have been to this year have used it. It is a silly word.

Plus it sounds a great deal like SODOMISE. Which evokes a fairly hilariouse image as the flakey/dowdy/overly made-up celebrant says

"We are here today to solemnise the union of HIM and HER"

It is MORE than enough to spark off a giggle loop (Warning: To Know about the Giggle Loop is to become A Part of the Giggle Loop.)

Congratulations John & Sophie!!!