Bride Emoji 👰
Meaning
Wedding day, marriage, and commitment.
This emoji shows a woman dressed for her wedding day. It means someone is getting married or thinking about marriage and a new life together.
It literally shows a person wearing a white wedding dress and veil.
People send it to express excitement for an upcoming wedding, a desire for marriage, or to announce an engagement.
What Bride Means in a Text
The same emoji can land very differently depending on who receives it. Here is how 👰 usually reads in each situation.
| Who you send it to | How it reads |
|---|---|
| New crush | Playful wedding dream |
| Long-term partner | Discussing future marriage plans |
| Friend | Congratulating an engagement |
| Family | Sharing wedding excitement |
Good times to send it
- Someone you are engaged to
- A friend announcing their engagement
- Your long-term partner when dreaming of the future
When to think twice
- To a casual acquaintance you barely know
- If you are not serious about marriage
Popular Bride Combinations
Pairing emojis changes the message. These combinations are the most common ones people use.
- 👰💍 = Engaged!
- 👰💒 = Getting married soon!
- 👰❤️ = Thinking of our wedding
Example messages
He finally proposed! 👰💍 So happy!
Can't wait to marry you one day 👰❤️
Where Bride Came From
The bride emoji first appeared in 2010 as part of Unicode 6.0. It has always represented a woman getting married and its use has remained consistent since its introduction.
How it looks on different phones
Apple displays the bride in a white gown with a veil, often smiling. Google's version also features a veiled bride, usually facing forward. Samsung's design shows a woman in a wedding dress and veil similar to other platforms. Twitter/X presents a slightly more cartoonish bride but keeps the key elements. The core look of a veiled woman in a white dress is consistent across platforms, with minor stylistic differences.
Easy to mix up with
- 👸 People might confuse it with 👸 (princess) because both show a woman in a special dress, but the veil is unique to the bride.
Who Reads It Differently
Younger users might use it more broadly for 'fancy dress-up' or 'princess' themes. Older audiences typically use it specifically for actual weddings, engagements, or marriage announcements.
Unwritten rules
- Do: Use it when talking about a wedding or a woman getting married.
- Don't: Use it for a married woman if she is not the focus of a wedding event.
- Do: Pair it with other wedding emojis like 💍 or 💒 for more context.
More ways people use it
So excited for your big day next month! 👰
She looked like a beautiful bride 👰 today.
Can't believe I'm going to be a bride 👰 soon!
Getting ready for the wedding pictures 👰💍
How to Type Bride
You do not have to copy and paste every time. Every emoji has its own code, and most devices let you type one directly.
- On Windows: press Win + . (the full stop key) to open the emoji picker, then search for Bride.
- On Mac: press Ctrl + Cmd + Space and search for Bride.
- On iPhone or Android: tap the smiley on your keyboard and use the search box.
- In Slack or Discord: type the shortcode :bride:.
Technical details
| Emoji | 👰 |
| Unicode code point | U+1F470 |
| Official Unicode name | Bride With Veil |
| Shortcode | :bride: |
Where to Go Next
person in tuxedo emoji — The other half of the wedding party, in formal wear.. wedding story emoji — The whole day in four emojis, veil included..
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