Ones wearing white at weddings

BRIDES

Think of the central figures in traditional ceremonies who often carry bouquets and say "I do." Their attire is usually symbolic of purity.

This clue plays on the tradition of brides wearing white at Western weddings, a custom popularized by Queen Victoria in the 19th century. The word "ones" signals that the answer is a plural noun referring to people—here, the women getting married. It’s a straightforward definition with no hidden wordplay, relying on cultural knowledge about wedding attire. The answer "BRIDES" fits because they’re the ones who typically wear white in this context.