marriage

noun:the legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship
- Their marriage was celebrated in a beautiful ceremony last summer.
noun:the harmonious combination or joining of two or more elements, such as flavors, ideas, or styles
- The chef achieved a perfect marriage of sweet and savory in the dish.
noun:a specific ceremony or event in which two people are married
- Over two hundred guests were invited to the marriage.