Glossary of Wedding Terms

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Bachelor Party: a party given to the groom very close to the day of the wedding to say goodbye to his bachelorhood

Bachelorette Party: a newer tradition, also a party, but to say goodbye to the bride's single lifestyle

Blusher: the part of the veil that covers the bride's face

Bomboniere: favors which are passed out to wedding guests as a keepsake in appreciation of their attendance (Italian)

Boutinierre: a tiny flower arrangement usually worn on the lapel of a man's jacket (French)

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Corsage: an arrangement of flowers worn pinned to the bodice of a woman's dress

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Dowry: the money, goods, or estate, which a woman brings to her husband in marriage, what a father used to give to the man in return for marrying his daughter

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Fiancé: a man or woman promised to be married

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Maid of Honor: an unmarried woman standing up for the bride at the wedding

Matron of Honor: a married woman who stands up for the bride at the wedding

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"Save the Date" Card: a pre-invitation sent out when announcing the wedding far in advance, especially useful if the date is near a special occasion that requires advance planning

Shower: a party given for the bride before the wedding to "shower" her with gifts for her new household

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Toaster Oven: traditional gift given in abundance as a wedding present

Trousseau: the personal items brought by the bride on the honeymoon (French)

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