Wedding Glossary
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Money bag - A bag used for the bride to hold monetary gifts given during the wedding.
Money Box - A box usually put on the dais for guest to put wedding cards.
Maid Of Honor - An unmarried woman known as the chief bridesmaid in some countries, she is the last bridesmaid to walk down the aisle before the bride herself. She will also hold onto the bouquets during the vows and see that the brides dress is properly turned out.
Man of Honor - Some brides prefer to have a male friend attending to the duties of the maid of honor.
Mantilla - This is a Spanish word for a tulle shawl that the bride can wear around her head and shoulders.
Marzipan - A paste made of sugar, egg whites and almonds that can be used as a base for icing and sculpting on a wedding cake.
Matron Of Honor - The maid of honor who is already married.
Mermaid Silhouette - slim-fitting dress silhouette that flares out at the knee.
Madonna veil - a veil that falls just below the chin and is worn at informal weddings.
Morning Coat - A jacket worn by the groom for a formal daytime wedding which tapers from the front waist button to a long, wide back tail.
Monarch Train - extends 12 feet or more from the waist.
Mizinke - (meh-ZINK-a) -A joyous dance towards the end of the reception to honor parents who have brought their last daughter or son to the wedding canopy.