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Empire Waistline
Empire: A waistline that starts just below the bust. An empire waistline can run straight across or curve down the sides to hit the small of the back.
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Fish Bowl Arrangement
Fish bowl: a centerpiece in which flowers are arranged in a glass bowl
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Elbow Veil
Elbow: a veil that's about two feet long and reaches to the bride's elbows.
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Madonna Veil
Madonna veil: a veil that falls just below the chin and is worn at informal weddings. Also known as a birdcage veil.
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Flyaway Veil
Flyaway: a less formal veil, it has multiple layers and reaches just to the bride's shoulders.
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Illusion (fabric)
Illusion: fine netting used for veils, headpieces, and on the sleeves and necklines of dresses.
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Pantyhose
Pantyhose: A garment that combines both panty and stockings into a one piece waist-high garment that extends above the crotch, but not above the waist, to the toes, and is usually sheer rather than opaque.
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Emerald Cut
Emerald cut: A usually rectangular cut of jewel.
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Pillars
Pillars: plastic or wood separators used in a tiered cake.
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Mermaid Silhouette
Mermaid: slim-fitting dress silhouette that flares out at the knee.
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Collar Necklace
Collar Necklace: a necklace consisting of three or more strands of pearls fitting snugly around the neck, this style looks good with low necklines.
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Presentation Bouquet
Presentation: flowers with long stems arranged so that the bouquet is cradled in the bride´s arms (think beauty pageant).
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Waltz Veil
Waltz: A veil that falls somewhere between the knee and the ankle. Also known as a Ballet veil.
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Sheath Silhouette
Sheath: a modern dress silhouette with a narrow skirt that is form-fitting through the torso.
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Juliet Cap (Headdress)
Juliet Cap: a skullcap (small round cap), often set with pearls or other gems, worn by women for semiformal or bridal wear. Usually decorated with pearls or semi-precious stones.
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Ascot Tie
Ascot tie: A wide necktie (almost like a scarf) that is looped over and held in place beneath the chin with a tie tack or stickpin. Worn with a wing-collar shirt and the daytime wedding cutaway jacket.
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Basque Waistline
Basque waistline: A waistline that is below the waist and dips down to a point in the front
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Trumpet Silhouette
Trumpet: Dress silhouette that is form-fitting over the bust, waist and hips and then flares out at the top of the thigh. Fuller at the bottom then an A-line. Not the same as a mermaid style that flares out lower at the knee.
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Necktie
Necktie: A standard, long, knotted necktie worn with a laydown collar. Also known as a four-in-hand tie.
