| P |
| Pomander - A bloom-covered ball suspended
from a ribbon usually carried by a flower girl. |
| Posies - Small, roundly shaped flower
bouquets that are tightly packed and also will include greenery. |
| Presentation - A bunch of long-stemmed
flowers for the bride's arms. |
| Pouf Veil - A gathered piece of tulle or
netting that fastens to a comb or headpiece to create height for the veil.
|
| Pages or Page Boys - These are small
children (usually boys) who follow the bride down the aisle carrying some of
her train. |
| Pillars - These are the supports used to
prop up the varying tiers of a multi-tiered wedding cake. |
| Pulled sugar - A technique in which boiled
sugar is pulled and stretched to produce flowers, ribbons and bows. |
| Place cards - Seating cards to let the
wedding guest know where they are to be seated at the wedding. |
| Q |
| R |
| Rehearsal dinner - The dinner held before
the wedding to invite the families to get together and rehearse the
ceremony. |
| Rolled Fondant - This icing is made of
gelatin, confectionery sugar and water. It has a beautiful porcelain finish
suitable for beading or tiny flowers. |
| Royal Icing - Sugar and egg white mixture
piped through a bag to create flowers and other decorations that are allowed to
dry and placed individually on the cake. |
| Raised Tiers - Layers are separated by
columns to make the cake appear taller. |
| Ring Bearer - This is a usually a small boy,
who walks down the aisle as part of the bridal procession carrying an
ornamental cushion that has two rings tied to it. |
| Ring Pillow - A pillow carried by the ring
bearer used to hold rings to walk down the aisle preceding the bride. |
| Rukhsat - A ritual tradition in Moslem
weddings where the father of the bride gives her hand in marriage to her groom,
on the promise that he will look after her. |
| S |
| Sweep Train - the shortest dress train, it
goes back 8 to 12 inches after touching the floor. |
| Semi-formal - At these weddings; a less
restrictive choice of clothing applies. |
| Stroller Coat - This is a semiformal jacket
colored gray or black that resembles a tuxedo, but worn for daytime weddings.
|
| Semi - Cathedral Train-A dress that extends
4 1/2 to 5 1/2 feet from the waist. |
| Sleeveless Bodice - A bodice style that
doesn't have any attached sleeves. |
| "Save the Date" Card - Informal
announcements that precede the wedding invitations several months ahead and
allows your guests to make the necessary arrangements to attend your wedding.
|
| Sephardim - Jewish traditions and culture
that originate from the Mediterranean, including Spain and Portugal. |
| Shabbat - (shah-BAHT) The Hebrew word for
"Sabbath." |
| Simcha - (seem-CHAH) - The celebration of
joy and a joyous occasion. At a Jewish wedding, it is a post-ceremony party
whose purpose is to heighten the jubilation of the bride and groom. |
| Silhouette (dress) - the general outline and
style of a dress. |
| Shawl collar - A smooth, rounded lapel with
no notch. |
