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| Bachelorette | Term used for a bride while she is engaged and before she is married. |
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| Back-Up Cake | A sheet cake of the same flavor as your wedding cake, used to serve a very large guest list after your display cake is finished. |
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| Backpiece | A decorated comb on the back of a bride's head to be attached to a veil. |
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| Ballet Veil | A veil that drops below the bride's knees, but above her ankles. |
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| Basket Weave | A type of decorative piping on the wedding cake. |
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| Best Man | The best man will have numerous duties; keeping the ring safe, sign the marriage license, announcing speeches at the reception and making his own. |
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| Biedermeier | A type of posy where the flowers are arranged in rings according to their color. |
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| Blusher | A short veil that covers the brides face before the ceremony. |
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| Body Shapers | Sheer hosiery that provides support and control for under a garment. |
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| Bomboniere | This is an Italian term which refers to wedding favors which are passed out to wedding guests as a keepsake in appreciation of their attendance. |
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| Boutonnière | This is a single flower worn on the lapel of a man's jacket. |
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| Bow Tie | A short tie shaped like a bow that can be worn with a wing or laydown collar. |
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| Bridal Procession | Every girl’s chance to be a princess. Resplendent in her gown, and on her doting father’s arm, the accompanying entourage can be as lengthy as she wishes (venue and cost permitting). |
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| Bridal Shower | Party given for the bride before the wedding to be usually coordinated by the bridesmaids to offer gifts for the bride and groom for their new home. |
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| Bride's Bouquet | The bunch of flowers for the bride. |
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| Bridesmaids | These are the gals who are good friends with the bride, supporting her emotionally both before and on her big day. Although they pay for their own gowns, the bride should give them an idea as to what sort of styles and colors she expects them to wear, as some in this group may try to outshine the star of the show. |
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| Bubbles | Used in place of rice at a wedding to send off the bride and groom. |
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| Buffet | A self service style of meal at a wedding reception, where the food and drinks are presented on a long table, or a series of tables, and the guests collect a plate and help themselves whenever they wish (queues permitting). A buffet is usually the most affordable option as considerably less waiters are needed (if any), but the costs can rise as less control over food portions can be exercised. |
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| Buttercream | A soft and creamy icing that can be colored, flavored and used for decoration or filling for a wedding cake. |
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