| Waistcoat | Worn in place of a cummerbund to cover the trouser waistband. |
| Wali | These are representatives of the bride at a Moslem wedding. |
| Walima | This is the Moslem name for a wedding reception. |
| Waltz Veil | A veil that falls somewhere between the knee and the ankle. |
| Wedding Bubbles | Used in place of rice at a wedding to send off the bride and groom. |
| Wedding Cake Server | A cake knife used in the tradition of cutting the wedding cake. |
| Wedding Cake Top | Usually a statue or other collectable used to adorn the top of a wedding cake. |
| Wedding Favors | A gift given as gratitude and as a souvenir of the wedding to the wedding guests. |
| Wedding Guest Book | A book used at a wedding to collect signatures and addresses of guest attending the wedding. |
| Wedding Money Bag | A bag used for the bride to hold monetary gifts given during the wedding. |
| Wedding Party | Attendants that are part of a wedding such as Maid of honor, best man, groomsmen and bridesmaids. |
| Wedding Ring Pillow | A pillow carried by the ring bearer used to hold rings to walk down the aisle preceding the bride. |
| Wedding Veil | A layer of tulle used by the bride as a headpiece. |
| Wing Collar | This is the most formal type of collar, shirts with this are the standard choice for wearing with a tuxedo. |
| Wreath | A circle of flowers and / or leaves that is often decorated with ribbons and bows. Wreaths are generally used as a centerpiece of a decorated area, or are seen above doorways. A small wreath may also be worn by the bride atop her head, if she so wishes. It may also be referred to as a garland though there are differences. (See Garlands). |
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