Poetry celebrating marriage and weddings, also called epithalamium or epithalamion. Traditional form dating to ancient Greek and Roman poetry when such songs accompanied wedding processions and ceremonies. Edmund Spenser's "Epithalamion" represents most famous English example. Modern nuptial songs tend toward less elaborate celebration but maintain function of honoring union, blessing couple, and marking marriage's significance. Can include description of ceremony, praise of bride and groom, blessings for happiness and fertility, and celebration of love.

Poetry celebrating marriage and weddings, also called epithalamium. Traditional form dating to ancient Greece and Rome. Spenser's "Epithalamion" is the most famous English example. Often includes blessing, celebration, and wishes for happiness. Modern versions less formal but serve same celebratory function.