The Bridal Dictionary

The purpose of my bridal dictionary is for to provide a quick reference point and a simple, easy description of those wedding gown elements accompanied of course by pictures of the most gorgeous gowns out there. 

Now I don't pretend to be an "expert" but I have learned a thing or two.

Choosing the best dress for you can be a bit difficult if you can't describe what you like or don't like.

One of the best ways to learn how to do this is to learn the different terminology of wedding gown elements.  Know the different elements and you'll know exactly what you like, what you're looking for, and what you don't like and want to avoid.

Just sit back, read through and enjoy!

❧ Silhouettes

• The A-line (more A-lines.)
• The Ball Gown (more Ball Gowns.)
• The Bias Cut (more Bias.)
• The Modified Mermaid (more Modified Mermaids.)
• The True Mermaid (more True Mermaids.)
• The Trumpet.
• The Sheath.

❧ Necklines

• The Asymmetric (more Asymmetrics.)
• The Bateau/Boat Neck (more Bateaus/Boat Neck.)
• The Cowl (more Cowls.)
• The Crumb-catcher (more Crumb-catchers.)
• The Halter (more Halters.)
• The High-neck (more High-necks.)
• The Illusion (more Illusions.)
• The Jewel Neckline (more Jewel necklines.)
• The Key-hole (more Key-holes.)
• The Mandarin collar (more Mandarin collars.)
• The Notched collar (more Notched collars.)
• The Off-Shoulder (more Off-Shoulders.)
• The One-Shoulder (more One-Shoulders.)
• The Origami or Crumb Catcher (more Origami/Crumb Catchers.)
• The Queen Anne (more Queen Annes.)
• The Scoop (more Scoops.)
• The Shawl Collar (more Shawl Collars.)
• The Straight or Square (more Straight/Squares.)
• The Strapless (more Strapless.)
• The Soft Sweetheart (more Soft Sweethearts.)
• The Surplice (more Surplice.)
• The Sweetheart (more Sweethearts.)
• The U Neck (more U necks.)
• The V Neck (more V Necks.)
• Double V Neck.
• V Backs.
• The Wedding Ring (more Wedding Rings.)

❧ Skirts/Hems 

• The Asymmetric Hem Skirt.
• The Box Pleat Skirt.
• The Bubble/Balloon Hem Skirt (more Bubble/Balloon Skirts.)
• The Bustled Skirt (more Bustled Skirts.)
• The Gathered Skirt.
• The Godet Skirt (more Godet Skirts.)
• The High-Low Hem Skirt (more High-Low Hem skirts.)
• The Overlay/Underlay Skirt (more Overlay skirts.)
• The Peplum Skirt (more Peplum skirts.)
• The Pick-up Skirt (more Pick-up skirts.)
• The Slit Skirt (more Slit skirts.)
• The Split Skirt (more Split skirts.)
• The Tiered Skirt (more Tiered skirts.)

❧ Sleeves

• ¾ length sleeves.
• Cap sleeves.
• Raglan sleeves (more raglan sleeves.)

❧ Waists

• The Asymmetric Waist.
• The Asymmetric Dropped Waist (more Asymmetric Dropped waists.)
• The Basque Waist (more Basque waists.)
• The Dropped Waist (more Dropped waists.)
• The Empire Waist (more Empire waists.)
• The High Waist.
• The Inverted Basque (more Inverted Basque waists.)
• The Natural Waist (more Natural waists.)
• The No-Waist Princess Seam (more Princess Seams.)
• (Also see No-Waist; separate category since not all "No-Waist" gowns have princess seams.)

❧ Styles with distinguishing features

• Asymmetric (and more Asymmetric gowns.)
• Corsets (and more corset gowns.)
• Proper Corsetry
• Grecian (and more Grecian gowns.)
• Minimalist (and more Minimalist gowns.)
• Modern (and more Modern gowns.)
• Romantic (and more Romantic gowns.)
• Simple (and more Simple gowns.)
• Traditional (and more Traditional gowns.)
• Vintage (and more Vintage gowns.)

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This page is the organized Bridal Dictionary main page.

Click here to see the individual Bridal Dictionary labeled entries as they have been published.