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Wedding Glossary

Planning a wedding? There are certain terms that every bride and groom should learn so they can be more informed in the process.

Ascot: A wide, formal tie generally reserved for formal daytime weddings.

Blusher: A short veil that covers the brides' face before the ceremony.

Bodice: Close, upper-fitting part of the dress.

Boutonniere: Flower or flowers that are worn by the men in the wedding party. The boutonniere always should be affixed to the left side of the jacket.

Buttercream: Most common icing used on wedding cakes.

Cathedral train: Train, or long piece of fabric that extends 61/2 to 71/2 feet from the waist.

Cornelli: Decorative form of icing that resembles lacework on wedding cakes.

Cutaway Jacket: Jacket which tapers from the front waist button to a long, wide back tail; accessories include a wing-collar shirt with an ascot and a coordinating vest.

Ganache: Rich chocolate filling or topping made from chocolate and heavy cream.

Garland: Flowers and/or green leaves that are draped over railings.

Girdle: The outer edge or the widest part of the diamond forming a band around the stone.

Illusion: Fine netting used for veils, headpieces, and on the sleeves and necklines of dresses.

Inclusion: An internal imperfection on a diamond.

Nosegay: Small bouquet featuring posies.

Tea Length: Length of dress or skirt that falls several inches above the ankles.

Topiary: Flowers or foliage trained and trimmed into geometric shapes, often resembling miniature trees or animals.

Tussy Mussy: Silver cone-shaped holder for a bouquet. SB106676

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