What does the cryptic crossword clue "Four couples getting married without being burdened (8)" mean?

The definition is "burdened". The wordplay uses a deletion. EIGHT (synonym="EIGHT") in WED (synonym="WED") = WEIGHTED; definition: "burdened" The answer is WEIGHTED.

Four couples getting married without being burdened (8)

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