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Banns
The legal preliminary to marriage in church is for banns to be published. Banns
are the public announcement that two people wish to marry, and an invitation
to anybody who knows just cause or impediment to the union to declare it.
On three Sundays prior to the wedding, the banns are read out in the parish
church(es) of the future bride and groom, and are effective for three months
afterwards. Banns must be called in both the church where the wedding is
to be held, as well as the parish church(es) of the bride and groom (from
which certificate(s) of banns must be obtained).
Band size
Using a tape measure, measure the length of your ribcage , just under your bust
in inches. This is your wedding
bands size.
Bride's accessories
The bride often has many accessories to add those little touches
to the final outfit. Read more about brides
accessories.
Best Man
The grooms chief attendant at the wedding. Often
helps the groom leading up to the big day. View our Best
Man section.
Bridesmaids
The women or young girls who attend the bride at the wedding. Read our section on bridesmaids for
more information.
Chest Size
Also known as the band size; more information on chest
size.
Chief Bridesmaid
Also known as the maid of honour, the most important bridesmaid
at the wedding ceremony. Read our section on bridesmaids for
more information.
Civil ceremony
Civil
ceremony can take place either in a Register Office or any
approved venue. The law requires that any music and readings
contain no religious content
in the civil ceremony.
Cup Size
Cup
size is the measure of the fullest part of your bust line.
Decree Absolute
The final divorce paper which shows the end of a marriage that allows
the two individuals to legally re-marry. It usually follows the
decree nisi, which is issued six weeks beforehand, but in modern
divorce proceedings this has been replaced by a final divorce order.
Evening food
Most weddings include food for the evening party, normally
this is in the form of a buffet, or in summer a barbeque.
Fascinator
Feathered headdress, hats, tiaras etc
Flower Girl
A young girl who carries flowers in a wedding procession. Read more
about the role of a Flower
Girl.
Groom's accessories
It's not just the bride that wears accessories for the wedding
day. These include tie-pins, cufflinks and so on. Find out more in
the Grooms
accessories section.
Hen night
Traditionally the bride to be goes out to party for one
last night of freedom before her big day. View
the section
on Hen
nights.
Humanist Wedding Ceremonies
Humanist wedding ceremonies are non-religious. They can take place
anywhere. They are designed to suit the needs of individuals and
can be conducted either by a recognised celebrant or a friend or
relative. Couples can choose their own words and music that are very
personal to them. This is why no two Humanist weddings ceremony will
ever be the same.
Maid of Honour
Also known as the chief bridesmaid, the most important bridesmaid
at the wedding ceremony. Read our section on the maid
of honour for
more information.
Matron of Honour
The most important bridesmaid at the wedding ceremony (who is already
married). Read our section on the maid
of honour for
more information.
Master of Ceremony
A person who acts as host at a formal event, making the welcoming
speech and
introducing other speakers.
Morning Suit
Attire suitable for weddings, Ascot and other formal occasions.
Marriage License
A written authorisation for the marriage of a
named man and woman that is granted by a legally qualified goverment
official.
No Impediment
A certificate of no impediment to marriage may be required
when the future bride and groom wish to get married abroad. These
certificate vary in the length of time they are valid for. The certificate
of No Impediment may be insufficient on its own to allow a marriage
to take place in a foreign country, so it it important that you check
the requirements for your own circumstances.
Page boy
The page
boy carries the brides train if she is wearing
a dress with one long enough or they can also be asked to carry the
rings
on a
cushion
to the couple when then exchange rings.
Register office (Registry
office)
This is the place that you give notice of your intended marriage
and can also be the place to get married. Read about civil
ceremonies.
Registrar
The
one who is in charge of official records.
Religious Wedding
A religious ceremony is where the bride and groom have their
marriage sanctified in the presence of God. However, it is most
importantly
a civil ceremony and must be recognised by law. Therefore whoever
performs the ceremony must be legally registered to carry it out.
Read about religious
ceremonies
Stag party
This is just a sample entry that needs updating
Superintendent Registrar
The Superintendent Registrar oversees the recording of all marriages
in the local area.
Tiara
The tiara is a jewelled ornamental band worn by women on formal occasions.
Toast master
A man who proposes the toasts and introduces the speakers
at a banquet.
The users's role is to primarily show the guests to their seats but they can work in unison with the Best man to ensure the smooth running of the wedding ceremony
Veil
Worn by the Bride the veil is a garment that covers the
head and face, we talk about veils in our Brides
Accessories section.
Venue hire
You may need several venues for you wedding, one for the
actual wedding, a hall or restaurant for your wedding breakfast
then a place to hold the night time party. Our section on wedding
venues has
more information.
Verger-
One who takes care of the interior of a
church and acts as an attendant during ceremonies.
Videographer
Most people have a photographer at their wedding, but
having a video of your special day can be so much more rewarding,
the wedding
videographer is the man who makes that video.
Wedding List
The wedding
list is a list of items chosen by the bride
and groom that can be given as gifts to the happy couple, by the
wedding guests.
Witnesses
You will need to provide two people to act as witnesses for
your wedding and sign the register afterwards. Witnesses can be friends
or family
who must be able to speak and understand English.
