He was to attend the nuptials of his sister.
The nuptials will take place in the nearby church.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
nuptials — nup|tials [ˈnʌpʃəlz] n [plural] formal a wedding … Dictionary of contemporary English
nuptials — nup|tials [ nʌpʃəlz ] noun plural MAINLY LITERARY a wedding ceremony … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English