| J |
| Juliet Cap - This is a close fitting cap
that is often decorated with precious stones sometimes worn as a wedding
bride's headpiece. |
| Jewel Neckline - a high neckline that
follows the natural shape of the shoulders and neck. |
| Juliet fitted sleeves - a tightly fitted
sleeve with a small pouf at the shoulder. |
| Jacquard - An intricately woven shiny fabric
with a floral or foulard design woven into the fabric. |
| K |
| Ketubah (k'too-BAH) - In Jewish weddings it
is the marriage contract. |
| Koumbaro - This is the title of the best man
in Eastern Orthodox Christian weddings. |
| Kallah - (KAH-lah) the bride. |
| Karat - the measure of the purity of gold.
|
| L |
| Lazo - A rope used in some culture to tie
the bride and groom together during the wedding ceremony. |
| Latticework - A cake frosting technique that
criss-crosses with an open pattern that zigzags. |
| Lace - A decorative mesh of interlaced
threadwork which is plaited, knotted, looped and turned to make either simple
or complicated patterns and raised work. |
| Leg o´ Mutton Sleeves - sleeves that
are very full at the shoulder and narrow to become very fitted at the
forearm. |
