It's not everyday that you shop for a wedding dress! We know that it can be very overwhelming walking into an appointment. You probably have a million things going through your head like... what style do you like? What fit looks best? What matches your wedding vision? Above all, you might be confused on what we like to call... bridal lingo. These are words that we use in the bridal industry that are not used in everyday language. The last thing we want you to be is intimidated by all of these new terms! Of course you can come into your appointment without knowing these and we are always more than willing to break them down. But, if you are a "type A" bride who likes to be over prepared, this is for you!
APPOINTMENT LANGUAGE:
Consultation - this is your 1:1 meeting with your stylist where you discuss your wedding details, desired styles, price range, show dress inspo pics, learn about Evermore’s designers, lead time, and customization options
Wedding vision - your overall desired style, vibe, or feeling of your wedding day. Could include your venue, colors, size of wedding, etc.
Trunk Show - an event hosted at Evermore where a single designer is highlighted for the week, extra dresses from that designer are brought in for that event only (you also will get 10% off if you purchase from that designer)
Discontinued - when a designer decides to stop making a specific style of dress and it can no longer be ordered
Sample - dresses at Evermore that are just available to try on during the appointment, not take home with you the same day
Sample Sale - and event where we sell the sample dresses off the rack at Evermore that are discontinued and can no longer be ordered. these dresses are ones you take home that same day
Special Order - after trying on sample dresses at your appointment, we take your measurements and send a special order to our designers for your dress to be created
Lead Time - the time it takes to receive your special order after ordering, can take between 4-6 months standard shipping or 1-3 months with rush shipping.
DRESS SHAPE LANUGAGE:
Silhouette - the overall shape of the dress
A-line - a shape of dress that is fitted on the bodice and waist with a flowy skirt
Ballgown - a shape of dress that is fitted on the bodice and waist with a poofy skirt
Sheath - a shape of dress that is straight and slimming, not hugging any particular part of the body
Fit and Flare - a shape of dress that is fitted on the bodice, waist, and hips and starts to flow out at the knee
ALTERATION LANGUAGE:
Seamstress - the person who performs alterations on your dress
Fitting - the name of the appointment with a seamstress where you try on your wedding dress and any alteration is pinned or marked. Sometimes brides can have 2-3 fittings with the seamstress until the dress is perfect
Bustle - an alteration created by the seamstress that hooks or buttons the train of your dress up onto itself so that it is not in the way of dancing or moving at your reception
Boning - plastic pieces that are placed into the bodice of your dress to add structure and support
Lining - the underneath fabric of your dress, sometimes exposed under lace, typically a soft and comfortable fabric since it is against your skin
Illusion - nude-colored mesh that can be found on the bodice, sides, and back of your dress (it blends in with your skin and helps hold the dress together and in place)
Ruching - when fabric is intentionally bunched and gathered together in a design
Take In - an alteration created by the seamstress that makes a dress smaller and tighter
Let Out - an alteration created by the seamstress that makes a dress looser and bigger
Take Up - an alteration created by the seamstress that makes the shoulder straps tighter and shorter
DRESS FABRIC LANGUAGE:
Mikado - a smooth, weighted, more structured fabric typically found in A-line styles to keep the shape
Crepe - a soft, slightly stretchy fabric that is more moveable, known for breathability and durability
Satin - a soft, shiny, smooth luxurious fabric that is very moveable
Chiffon - a semi-transparent, smooth fabric that is very flowy and soft
Organza - a semi-transparent, smooth fabric with a slight shine
Applique - a lace piece (such as a flower) that is attached on top of fabric in a 3D way
Tulle - a lightweight fabric that is sheer and delicate, very moveable
VEIL LANGUAGE:
Blusher - refers to the part of the veil that covers the face
Elbow - a 32” veil that stops right at the elbow
Fingertip - a 38”-40” veil that stops right at the fingertip
Knee - a 38”- 40” veil that stops right at the fingertip
Floor - 48” veil that stops at your feet
Chapel - 85”-95” veil that extends 1-2 feet beyond your heels depending on how tall you are
Cathedral - 108”-120” veil that extends at least 3 feet beyond your heels
It's as simple as that! Consider this your bridal dictionary more or less. But don't worry, if you forget any of these, our Evermore girls are more than happy to fill you in.
Ready to practice this lingo and find your dream dress? We can't wait to see you in the shop soon!
xx the evermore girls
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