Dreaming of a wedding
Meaning and interpretation
What does dreaming of a wedding mean?
Dreaming of a wedding, yours or someone else's, often points to commitment, union and big decisions. It may reflect a real relationship plan, but also a commitment to a job, a partnership, or bringing together two parts of yourself. Wedding dreams that go wrong are very common before an actual wedding.
What it's often linked to
Commitment. A decision that binds you for the long term: a relationship, work, a project.
Union. Bringing two things together: two people, two families, two desires.
Expectations. Social or family pressure around relationships.
Depending on what happens in the dream
Your own wedding
A wish for commitment, or apprehension about a big decision.
Marrying a stranger
Committing to something new you don't yet know well.
Marrying your ex
Nostalgia, or comparing past and present.
A wedding going wrong
Fear the event or commitment won't go as planned.
A loved one's wedding
A change in the relationship, or comparing it with your own life.
Questions to ask yourself when you wake up
A dream's meaning lives in your own context, not in a dictionary. These three questions get you there faster.
- 1
Which commitment is on your mind right now?
- 2
Do you feel pressure around relationships?
- 3
Was the wedding joyful, or stressful?
A dream predicts nothing and diagnoses nothing. If a distressing dream keeps coming back and weighs on your days, talk to a health professional.
