wedding gown
Bride's formal attire
A wedding gown is a formal dress worn by a bride at her wedding ceremony.
In Western tradition, wedding gowns are typically white or ivory, though this convention dates only to the Victorian era.
The terms wedding gown and wedding dress are interchangeable, with gown suggesting greater formality: She tried on a dozen wedding gowns before finding the one.
Fabric that obscures
- trainRail vehicle or instruct
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
- tiaraOrnamental feminine headband
- garterStocking-securing elastic strap
bridesmaids · ringbearer · boutonniere · aisle · altar · chapel · processional · recessional
Custom clothing adjustment
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
- fittingSuitable or proper
- bustleEnergetic noisy activity
- corsetBoned waist-shaping undergarment
draping · hemline · neckline · bodice · sleeves · zipper · buttons · boning
Fine woven insect fiber
- tulleFine net fabric
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
- chiffonDelicate transparent textile
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
organza · taffeta · charmeuse · mikado · duchess · crepe · brocade · jacquard
Ornamental small-sphere work
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- appliquéCutout stitched onto fabric
- pearlsIridescent oyster-made gems
crystals · rhinestones · lacework · ruching · pleating · ruffles · ribbon · sash
Fitted-top flared garment
- mermaidFish-tailed ocean woman
- trumpetValved brass wind instrument
- sheathProtective blade covering
- empire waistSeam placed beneath bust
column · princess · tea length · chapel train · cathedral train · sweetheart · strapless · off-shoulder
Solemn binding promises
- nuptialsVows and rings
- matrimonyLegal union of spouses
- officiantCeremony presider
- chuppahJewish wedding canopy
unity candle · readings · benediction · handfasting · ketubah · canopy · procession · exchange of rings
Custom luxury dressmaking
- runwayPaved path for planes
- Vera WangLuxury bridal fashion designer
- couturierCustom clothing designer
- atelierCreative professional's workspace
bespoke · collection · trunk show · custom · made-to-measure · sample sale
veil
Fabric that obscures
garter · bridesmaids · ringbearer · boutonniere · aisle · altar · chapel · processional · recessional · trousseau
tailoring
Custom clothing adjustment
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
- fittingSuitable or proper
- bustleEnergetic noisy activity
corset · draping · hemline · neckline · bodice · sleeves · zipper · buttons · boning · lining
silk
Fine woven insect fiber
satin · organza · taffeta · charmeuse · mikado · duchess · crepe · brocade · jacquard · illusion
beading
Ornamental small-sphere work
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- appliquéCutout stitched onto fabric
pearls · crystals · rhinestones · lacework · ruching · pleating · ruffles · ribbon · sash · bow
A-line
Fitted-top flared garment
empire waist · column · princess · tea length · chapel train · cathedral train · sweetheart · strapless · off-shoulder · high neck
vows
Solemn binding promises
chuppah · unity candle · readings · benediction · handfasting · ketubah · canopy · procession · exchange of rings · first kiss
haute couture
Custom luxury dressmaking
atelier · bespoke · collection · trunk show · custom · made-to-measure · sample sale
- formal gownsfloor-length dress, prom dress, bridesmaid dress, debutante dress, quinceañera dress
- wedding customsmarriage vows, bridal procession, bouquet toss, best man, bridesmaid
- Chinese attireqipao, cheongsam, silk robe, imperial robe, court robe
- ritual attirechoir robe, alb, nun habit, clerical robes, baptismal robe
- weddingmarry, bride and groom, ring, wed, vow
- weddingsbride, groom, marriage, marry, bouquet
wedding gowncasual wear
Informal, comfortable clothing
sweatpants · work clothes · pajamas · loungewear · rags
wedding, gown, nightgown, gowns, wedded, weds, wedlock, gowned, evening gown