bridesmaid
Bride's female helper
A bridesmaid is a woman who attends the bride at a wedding, typically helping with preparations and standing alongside her during the ceremony.
Bridesmaids traditionally wear matching dresses chosen by the bride.
The phrase always a bridesmaid, never a bride describes someone who helps others succeed but never achieves success themselves.
Corridor between seating sections
- processionalCeremonial entrance music
- altarSacred ritual table
- vowsSolemn binding promises
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
chapel · reception · toast · recessional · rehearsal · seating · coordination · lineup
Male wedding supporter
- usherOne who seats guests
- ringbearerMatrimonial attendant with bands
- pageboyAttendant or sleek hairstyle
- attendantOne who assists others
Closest pal, informally
- confidanteTrusted female friend
- sisterhoodBond among women
- bondingForming close connections
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
support · companion · lifelong · trust · honor · celebration
Long formal garment
- chiffonDelicate transparent textile
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- tulleFine net fabric
- A-lineFitted-top flared garment
empire-waist · strapless · halterneck · matching · color-coordinated · hemline · fitting · alterations
Arranging for future events
- organizingSystematically putting in order
- speechOral communication ability
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
- bustlingFull of energetic activity
aisle
Corridor between seating sections
- processionalCeremonial entrance music
- altarSacred ritual table
- vowsSolemn binding promises
bouquet · chapel · reception · toast · recessional · rehearsal · seating · coordination · lineup
groomsman
Male wedding supporter
- usherOne who seats guests
- ringbearerMatrimonial attendant with bands
- pageboyAttendant or sleek hairstyle
bestie
Closest pal, informally
- confidanteTrusted female friend
- sisterhoodBond among women
- bondingForming close connections
loyalty · support · companion · lifelong · trust · honor · celebration
gown
Long formal garment
A-line · empire-waist · strapless · halterneck · matching · color-coordinated · hemline · fitting · alterations · sash
planning
Arranging for future events
- organizingSystematically putting in order
- speechOral communication ability
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
garter
Stocking-securing elastic strap
- ceremony participantsofficiant, celebrant, best man, groomsman, ring bearer
- wedding customswedding vows, wedding veil, wedding rings, wedding gown, wedding ceremony
- wedding partygroom, groomsman, groomsmen, matron of honor, man of honor
- wedding guestsgroom, invitee, guests, attendee, wedding party
- Literary Weddingswedding, groom, betrothal, marriage vows, wedding scene
- weddingwedding, wedding ring, marry, wedding ceremony, wedding rings
bridesmaidgroomsman
Male wedding supporter
best man · usher · page boy · ring bearer
- junior bridesmaidChild in wedding party
- bridesmaid dressesCoordinated outfits for wedding attendants
- bridesmaid dressGown for wedding attendants
- bridesmaid bouquetFloral arrangement for wedding party