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Boutonniere >
A single ower bud worn by the groom and the groomsmen on the left lapel of their jackets.
Charger > A large decorative plate that’s placed under the dinner plate to bring color and texture to a
table setting.
Nosegay >
A nosegay is a small, handheld bouquet of owers. A nosegay is di erentiated by its petite stature and is often carried by bridesmaids or junior bridesmaids for a contrast in size against the bride’s larger and more ornate bouquet.
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Bustle >
A bustle gathers up the extra fabric on your wedding dress to keep the hem from dragging on the oor or ground. “Bustling” the dress is done after the ceremony.
Love
As newly engaged couples begin the process of planning their big day, they quickly discover the wedding world has a language of its own. To better communicate with vendors, and to ensure that you get exactly what you want, it’s helpful for couples to become familiar with as many wedding-speci c terms as possible. Here are some common and not-so-common words to help prepare you to deal with the professionals on their level.
WEDDING TERMS 101:
THE LANGUAGE OF
Vellum > Heavy, transparent paper that is often used as an overlay on
wedding invitations. It can also be used for favor boxes.
Signature cocktail >
A specialty cocktail chosen by the bride and groom to be served at the reception. It can be either a traditional drink that has personal sentiment to the couple or a new drink created just for them.
Stationery suite >
A term to describe all of the stationery, including the save-the- dates, invitations, reply cards and any other invitation enclosures.
Uplighting >
Small lights placed around the perimeter of a venue to create ambiance.
Reply card >
A card that’s mailed with the invitation for guests to ll out and return with any or all of the following information: whether or not they will be attending, how many people will be in attendance and, in some cases, their entree choice for the reception.
Crudités >
An appetizer of raw vegetables (like carrots, celery, cucumbers and peppers) sliced up and served with dip.
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