Your wedding gown is perhaps the most important item you’ll purchase during your planning.But choosing the right dress involves much more than just deciding between white and ivory.So we’ve come up with a glossary of terms that will heip you pick the perfect design.
The Fabric
The material of your wedding dress can determine the overall look and feel you want to achieve.
Satin:This material creates a glossy,silk-like look.
Crepe:Gives a wrinkled and worn appearance.
Brocade:This loom-made material can add a curtain,crochet,or lace look to the dress.
Organza:A thin,sleath-like fabric which flows easily.
Shantung:Made from intricate weaving,this material can add a ribbed look to your gown.
The Neckline
This will determine how your wedding dress fits and sits near the neck and bust area.
Halter:This dress features a strap on either shoulder which meets in the back at the nape of the neck.
Off-the-Shoulder:This neckline surrounds the bust,wrapping around the outer arm just below the shouder.
Bateau:The fabric of the prom dresses connects from the edgs of one shoulder to the other,giving it a boat neck
appearance.
Sweetheart:A strapless dress whoes bust is cut to forma heart shape in front.
Strapless:As the name implies,no straps are featured on this dress.Rather,the material wraps under the arms.