Alencon Lace: A mesh lace background that has been re-embroidered to outline the pattern. Traditionally used in wedding gowns, this lace usually has a scalloped border that can be used as an accent and along the hem.
A-Line Skirt: Flat across the front and gradually widening to a full hem, generally gathering to a train in the back.
Amenity: Special hotel or cruise-ship facilities, such as high-speed Internet access and an on-site fitness center.
Amuse-bouche: A starting snack to ‘amuse the mouth.’
Ankle length dress: A dress that just barely reveals the ankles, a tad shorter than floor length.
Anniversary Cake: A smaller wedding cake for your first wedding anniversary.
Antebellum waist: Natural waistline that dips 2 or 2 ½ inches to a point in the center front.
Aperitif: A light, pre-dinner alcoholic beverage, such as campari, kirs, and dubonnet.
Appellation: The region where a wine is from, also the branding offered by wine experts to indicate the precise origin, grape variety, and heritage of wines.
Applique: Lace or trim pieces that are sewn onto another fabric.
Apron: Overskirt which joins in the back of the gown at the waist, but not at the hem.
Arm Bouquet: An elegant arrangement of long-stemmed flowers, such as calla lilies or long-stemmed roses, that the bride carries in her arms. Also called a presentation bouquet or pageant bouquet.
Ascot Tie: A wide necktie for the formal daytime wedding.
Asymmetrical waist: Begins at the natural waistline and falls to one side.
Aufruf (OOF - roof): Calling up of a couple to the Torah on the Shabbat before their wedding. |
