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Summary: Some important wedding dress terms to understand and use include the names of different wedding dress shapes, fabrics, beading patterns and colors. Find out what the terms A-line, ball gown, sheath and empire mean in relation to wedding gowns with information from a bridal shop consultant in this free video on wedding dresses.
Jenna Dunn works at Walkers' Eternity Bridal and Prom. She has worked there for more than three years, as well as other bridal stores in Chicago, Ill. before that.read more
"Hi, I'm Jenna Dunn at Walkers' Eternity Bridal and Prom in Provo, Utah. Today, I'd like to help you learn how to understand and use different bridal terms. Often a bride comes in and is a little overwhelmed with all of the language that is used in the bridal industry. Some of the simple language and terms that you will want to be familiar with is the shape of dress that you are trying to look for. There is an A-line, a Ballgown, a Sheath, a Mermaid, a Trumpet, a Princess, and an Empire. Each of these gowns has a different shape and accentuates different body type. If you aren't sure, please do no hesitate to ask your bridal consultant. They're there to help you understand the gown that you are trying to achieve. They can describe different fabrics, materials, beading patters, colors, and any other question that you might have, so that you can completely have the dress of your dreams."
eHow Article: How to Understand & Use Wedding Dress Terms