Like some fans of a social gathering with wedding band (7)
I believe the answer is:
adoring
'like' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives. Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'some fans of a social gathering with wedding band' is the wordplay.
'some fans of a social gathering' becomes 'ado' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'with' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'wedding band' becomes 'ring' (I've seen this before).
'ado'+'ring'='ADORING'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for adoring that I've seen before include "Worshipping the loved one" , "Showing great affection" , "Extravagantly indulgent" , "Giving great love" , "Loving, worshipping" .)