Calligraphy - This is an ornate highly stylized form of handwriting seen on expensive wedding invitations and other places.
Candle Lighters - These are children (hopefully responsible ones) who light candles at the altar when the bride's mother (who is the official hostess of the ceremony) takes her seat. Sometimes these candle lighters are uniquely dressed.
Cathedral - The longest of veils, this is three and a half yards in length.
Chapel - This is the name for a length of bridal veil that will reach the floor, extending two and a half yards from the headpiece.
Comb - A bridal headpiece attached to her hair with teeth like a comb. May be as ornate as the bride wishes it to be.Cornelli - A complicated decorative form of icing which resembles a lacework on the wedding cake.
Corsage - A single flower bloom or a small spray of blooms which are attached to a lace and pinned to either the front of a woman's dress, or at her wrist. Orchids are among the most popular flower choices for corsages, and at weddings they are usually only worn by female relatives of the bride and groom.
Crown - One of the things a bride may choose to wear, it is a fully circular gemstone or bead adorned head piece that is larger than both a half crown and tiara. In Greek Orthodox Christian weddings; both the bride and groom have crowns placed on their head by the Koumbaro, who then swaps the crowns between the couple three times. (See Koumbaro)
Cummerbund - This is a broad sash worn around a man's waist on top of his shirt but under the jacket. They are usually black, but may be any color required.
Dais - This is a podium or platform raised from the floor. In wedding receptions, it is where the bride and groom are seated. The word is also used to indicate the flower display on the happy couple's table, which often tumbles over the front.
Damask - This is a linen or fabric with raised patterns woven into it. Brocade is similar but of a heavier weight. The word is derived from Damascus, the capitol of Syria.
Dotted Swiss - A method of decorating the wedding cake which involves small random dots of icing.
Double Tier - A two layered veil. Usually, one layer will be longer than the other.
Dragees Round - These are the edible and brightly colored balls of sugar seen on wedding cakes.
Elbow - A length of veil which reaches down to the bride's elbows.
Embellishments - These are extra adornments either sewn or glued onto a bridal gown. The additions may include; embroidery, lace, glass or crystal beads, ribbons, bows, shiny plastic circular pieces called sequins, fringes, pearls, and others.
Euro Tie - Often worn with a spread collar, this is a long tie that is more formal than a regular necktie, but less so than an ascot. (See Ascot).
Father of the Bride - He used to pay for everything at a wedding but nowadays both families often share the costs. What has not changed is his duty of escorting his daughter down the aisle in her last few moments of being single.
Favors - These are small inexpensive gifts that may be given to all guests at a wedding as a thank you for their attendance, and also to serve as a souvenir.
Fiancé - This is the title of the groom or husband-to-be between the engagement and the wedding.
Fiancée - This is the title of the bride between her engagement to her betrothed and the wedding day.
Finger Tip - One of the most popular lengths of veil, which as the name suggests, extends to the fingertips.
Fish Bowl - A centerpiece in floral decorations where flowers are together in a, ornate or otherwise, low and broad glass bowl.
Flower Girls or Flower Children - These are small children (usually girls) that pave the way down the aisle for the bride by holding a pomander or scattering flower petals from a small basket. (See Pomander).
Flyaway - This is a many layered veil that will barely reach to the shoulder.
Fondant - This is a sweet icing made from sugar, syrup and gelatin that has supple qualities which enable a layer to be draped over the wedding cake like a fabric. It is then used as the base for other elaborate decorations and designs.
Formal - At a formal wedding, dress codes come into force, so don't make a mistake guys, or your date will give you hell.
Fountain - This is the name of a veil style, where part is gathered up atop the bride's head and the remainder set loose to fall around her face. A fountain veil will reach to either the shoulder or the elbow, depending on preference.
