Category Archives: Glossary

Glossary of Wedding Cake Terms

Posted on March 11, 2013

Basketweave – A piping technique that features interwoven vertical and horizontal lines made to resemble a wicker basket. Buttercream – A smooth, creamy icing that stays soft. It can be in any color and flavor. Also makes a good filling. … Continue reading →

What is Thermography

Posted on August 1, 2012

Thermography is a printing process where ink is applied to the paper and, while still wet, is dusted with a resin powder.  The paper is then baked, which fuses the ink and powder, giving it a raised effect.  It gives … Continue reading →

What is Letterpress?

Posted on March 19, 2012

Letterpress invitations are all the rage this wedding season. But you may be asking yourself, what are letterpress invitations? Letterpress is one of the earliest forms of printing text on paper. Johann Gutenberg is credited with the inventing of the … Continue reading →

Save the Date Cards: What are they and Why do you need them?

Posted on February 3, 2012

Since most brides, thankfully, only go through the wedding planning process once, it is impossible to learn and know all the terminology that has been used in the industry for decades only to forget it overnight after the ceremony. Knowing … Continue reading →

Wedding Centerpiece Designs and Ideas

Posted on February 5, 2010

Your centerpiece design options are endless. Consider trying one of the following tried and true basics, or take one of these ideas and run with your creativity, the choice is yours. Fishbowl This is a short glass bowl filled with … Continue reading →

Wedding Flowers – Glossary of Terms

Posted on February 3, 2010

We are always concerned about the flowers at our wedding. We worry about what flowers will look and smell best in our bouquets, and go back and forth on the ever present question of real or fake. But the flower … Continue reading →

Wedding Dress Styles – Veils

Posted on December 21, 2009

Here is a list of various types of wedding dress veils: Veils Elbow As the name alludes, this veil just barely extends down to your elbow. This is a nice option if you wish to have a veil but are … Continue reading →

Wedding Dress Styles – Trains

Posted on December 18, 2009

Here is a list of terms associated with types of wedding dress trains: Trains Cathedral The cathedral train is the most formal style train typically around seven feet long. For this option you will definitely need a handler (maid of … Continue reading →

Wedding Dress Styles – Necklines

Posted on December 16, 2009

Below is a list of terms associated with various types of wedding dress necklines. Necklines Sweet Heart This neckline shapes around each breast and forms a high curve coming down to a point. Essentially suggesting the appearance of what looks like … Continue reading →

Wedding Dress Styles – Wedding Dresses

Posted on December 14, 2009

Over the next week, we will be providing a small glossary of the most common terms you will hear when looking at wedding dresses. Choosing your dress is one of the most important pieces of planning your wedding. Use this as … Continue reading →