bridesmaids
Wedding party women
Bridesmaids are women who attend a bride at her wedding, typically friends or relatives who participate in the ceremony and help with preparations.
They traditionally wear matching dresses and stand beside the bride during the vows: She asked her college roommate to be one of her bridesmaids.
The singular bridesmaid refers to one such attendant.
Groom's wedding attendants
- ringbearerMatrimonial attendant with bands
- usherOne who seats guests
- processionalCeremonial entrance music
- lineupOrdered list of participants
Bond among women
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- bondingForming close connections
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- confidantesTrusted secret-keepers
besties · support · companionship · memories · laughter · tears · champagne · pampering
Elegant full-length dresses
- dressesOne-piece women's garments
- bouquetsTied arrangements of blooms
- corsagesWorn floral arrangements
- veilsTranslucent face coverings
sashes · heels · jewelry · hairpieces · fittings · alterations · matching · color-coordinated
Arranging for future events
- bacheloretteUnmarried woman
- toastsRaised-glass honors
- speechesFormal spoken presentations
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
coordination · errands · support · timeline · bustling
groomsmen
Groom's wedding attendants
- ringbearerMatrimonial attendant with bands
- usherOne who seats guests
- processionalCeremonial entrance music
lineup · procession · aisle · entourage · retinue · cortege · squad
sisterhood
Bond among women
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- bondingForming close connections
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
confidantes · besties · support · companionship · memories · laughter · tears · champagne · pampering · sleepover
gowns
Elegant full-length dresses
- dressesOne-piece women's garments
- bouquetsTied arrangements of blooms
- corsagesWorn floral arrangements
veils · sashes · heels · jewelry · hairpieces · fittings · alterations · matching · color-coordinated · chiffon
planning
Arranging for future events
- bacheloretteUnmarried woman
- toastsRaised-glass honors
- speechesFormal spoken presentations
rehearsal · coordination · errands · support · timeline · bustling
garter
Stocking-securing elastic strap
comedy
Work meant to amuse
- wedding planningwedding planner, guest list, invitations, wedding cake, wedding bands
- church weddinggroom, wedding march, wedding rings, wedding veil, white dress
- royal weddingsroyal wedding, royal couple, wedding rings, royal engagement, wedding dress
- wedding imagerywedding portraits, wedding dress, veils, bouquets, rings
- wedding partygroom, groomsman, groomsmen, matron of honor, man of honor
- wedding guestsgroom, invitee, guests, attendee, wedding party
- junior bridesmaidChild in wedding party
- bridesmaid dressesCoordinated outfits for wedding attendants
- bridesmaid dressGown for wedding attendants
- bridesmaid bouquetFloral arrangement for wedding party