Waistcoat: Worn in place of a cummerbund to cover the trouser waistband.
Wali: These are representatives of the bride at a Moslem wedding.
Walima: This is the Moslem name for a wedding reception.
Waltz Veil: A veil that falls somewhere between the knee and the ankle.
Watermark: A mark subtly embedded into the paper that bears the company name, or can be created to show your initials or monogram.
Wattreau: A train which extends from the shoulders. They are typically only attached and may be tricky to bustle.
Wedding: Marriage ceremony to unite 2 people.
Wedding Announcement: Stationery that announces the marriage without issuing an invitation, normally mailed within two weeks of wedding. Typically an announcement is used in place of an invitation in the case of private or religiously-restricted ceremonies. An announcement may be combined with an invitation to a Reception held in the couple's honor after the ceremony.
Wedding bubbles: Used in place of rice at a wedding to send off the bride and groom.
Wedding cake server: A cake knife used in the tradition of cutting the wedding cake.
Wedding cake top: Usually a statue or other collectable used to adorn the top of a wedding cake.
Wedding day coordination: Directing your ceremony, coordinating your reception events, oversee the timeline for the day, and close out your reception site.
Wedding favors: A gift given as gratitude and as a souvenir of the wedding to the wedding guests.
Wedding guest book: A book used at a wedding to collect signatures and addresses of guest attending the wedding.
Wedding Invitation: The invitation contains the names of the bride and groom and the time, date and location of the wedding. Traditionally, the invitation is written in the third person and printed on folded paper or heavy card stock.
Wedding money bag: A bag used for the bride to hold monetary gifts given during the wedding.
Wedding party: Attendants that are part of a wedding such as Maid of honor, best man, groomsmen and bridesmaids.
Wedding Ring: The rings worn on the left finger of the left hand symbolizing the eternal or never ending sacrament of marriage. It is customary in many places for the ring to be placed on the index finger when the priest says "In the name of the Father", on the middle finger "and of the Son" and the ring finger "and of the Holy Spirit".
Wedding Ring Pillow: A pillow carried by the ring bearer used to hold rings to walk down the aisle preceding the bride.
Wedding veil: A layer of tulle used by the bride as a headpiece.
Whipped cream: Heavy cream beaten until very thick, it´s not a good choice for frosting since it has to be refrigerated and can easily melt.
Wide satin band: A decorative accent that uses a wider band of satin on the skirts hem.
Wing Collar: This is the most formal type of collar, shirts with this are the standard choice for wearing with a tuxedo. A band that encircles the neck with turned-down points in front.
Wrap Skirt: The skirt overlaps and wraps at the waist.
Wreath Arrangement: A circle of flowers and / or leaves that is often decorated with ribbons and bows. Wreaths are generally used as a centerpiece of a decorated area, or are seen above doorways. A small wreath may also be worn by the bride atop her head, if she so wishes. It may also be referred to as a garland though there are differences.
Wreath Headdress: A circle of flowers, twigs, foliage, and/or ribbon that sits on the crown of the head. Also known as a garland. |
