BRIDE
The special dress worn by the bride during the wedding ceremony
WEDDING DRESS
The passageway between rows of seats in a building such as a church or a wedding venue, down which the bride walks to meet the groom
AISLE
The period of time between the proposal and the wedding, when the couple is planning their wedding
ENGAGEMENT
A young girl who scatters flower petals down the aisle during the wedding procession
FLOWER GIRL
A speech given in honor of the couple, typically during the reception, often accompanied by raising a glass
TOAST
A bunch of flowers arranged and tied together, typically carried by the bride
BOUQUET
A special cake served at the wedding reception, often elaborately decorated
WEDDING CAKE
Cards or letters sent to guests to invite them to attend the wedding ceremony and/or reception
INVITATIONS
A formal event held to celebrate a particular occasion, in this case, a wedding
CEREMONY
The location where the wedding ceremony and/or reception takes place
VENUE
Female attendants to the bride, often friends or relatives, who support her during the wedding
BRIDESMAIDS
Male attendants to the groom, often friends or relatives, who support him during the wedding
GROOMSMEN
A pre-invitation sent to guests to notify them of the wedding date and ensure they mark it on their calendars
SAVE-THE-DATE
A young boy who carries the wedding rings on a pillow or in a box during the wedding procession
RINGBEARER
A social gathering, usually after the wedding ceremony, where guests are entertained
RECEPTION
The chief female attendant to the bride, often a close friend or sister, who assists her during the wedding
MAID OF HONOUR
A formal suit worn by the groom and often by male attendants at the wedding
TUXEDO
A party given in honor of the bride or groom shortly before their wedding, typically attended by their close friends of the same gender
BACHELOR/BACHELORETTE PARTY
Promises made by the bride and groom to each other during the wedding ceremony
VOWS
The person who leads the wedding ceremony and has the legal authority to marry the couple
OFFICIANT
Small gifts given to guests as a token of appreciation for attending the wedding
(WEDDING) FAVOURS
The male attendant to the groom, often a close friend or relative, who assists him during the wedding
BEST MAN
A plan that shows where each guest will sit during the reception
SEATING PLAN
Circular bands, typically made of precious metal, exchanged by the bride and groom during the wedding ceremony as a symbol of their marriage
RINGS
A vacation taken by the newlyweds immediately after their wedding to celebrate their marriage
HONEYMOON