wedding dress
Ceremonial bridal garment
A wedding dress is the formal gown worn by a bride during her marriage ceremony.
In Western tradition, white dominates—symbolizing purity since the Victorian era—though other cultures favor red, gold, or elaborately embroidered fabrics.
The dress often represents significant expense and emotional investment: She spent months searching for the perfect wedding dress.
The style ranges from simple and understated to extravagant with long trains and veils.
Woman getting married
- veilFabric that obscures
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
- aisleCorridor between seating sections
- altarSacred ritual table
vows · tiara · bridesmaids · maid of honor · flower girl · trousseau · something blue · blusher
Long formal garment
- bodiceFitted upper garment
- trainRail vehicle or instruct
- bustleEnergetic noisy activity
- corsetBoned waist-shaping undergarment
hemline · neckline · sleeves · back · zipper · buttons · lining · boning
Fine woven insect fiber
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
- tulleFine net fabric
- chiffonDelicate transparent textile
organza · taffeta · crepe · mikado · charmeuse · duchess · illusion · embroidery
Fitted-top flared garment
- ballgownFormal full-length dress
- mermaidFish-tailed ocean woman
- trumpetValved brass wind instrument
- sheathProtective blade covering
empire · column · tea-length · mini · high-low · princess · sweetheart · strapless
Ceremonial entrance music
- officiantCeremony presider
- unity candleRitual matrimonial flame
- ring exchangeTrading wedding bands
- readingsDisplayed measurements or interpretations
recessional · chapel · church · venue · reception · pronouncement · first kiss · canopy
bride
Woman getting married
altar · vows · tiara · bridesmaids · maid of honor · flower girl · trousseau · something blue · blusher · bridal party
gown
Long formal garment
corset · hemline · neckline · sleeves · back · zipper · buttons · lining · boning · ruching
silk
Fine woven insect fiber
chiffon · organza · taffeta · crepe · mikado · charmeuse · duchess · illusion · embroidery · beading
A-line
Fitted-top flared garment
sheath · empire · column · tea-length · mini · high-low · princess · sweetheart · strapless · halter
processional
Ceremonial entrance music
- officiantCeremony presider
- unity candleRitual matrimonial flame
- ring exchangeTrading wedding bands
readings · recessional · chapel · church · venue · reception · pronouncement · first kiss · canopy · chuppah
white
Absence of pigment
cream · ecru · off-white · nude · rose · gold · silver · red · pink · blue
graceful
Elegant in movement
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- timelessUnaffected by eras
- refinedPurified or cultured
classic · romantic · ethereal · dreamy · fairytale · princess · regal · majestic · glamorous · stunning
- attireoutfit, garb, getup, attire, apparel
- weddingsbride, groom, marriage, marry, bouquet
- costumeswitch, costume, vampire, pirate, ghost costume
- marriagebride, groom, husband, wife, spouse
- atticrafters, attic room, joists, eaves, exposed beams
- bridal attirebridal gown, bridal veil, white gown, lace gown, ball gown
wedding dresscasual wear
Informal, comfortable clothing
sweatpants · loungewear · work clothes · pajamas · house dress
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