( CNN ) -- Have you ever wondered what on earth your wedding planner or florist was talking about when he or she used the word `` dragee '' or `` grosgrain '' ? Before you get started with your planning , read our glossary of wedding terms to see what you need to know and brush up on before your big day . You 'll be a wedding expert in no time ! Fondant . A hard frosting made of sugar and water that 's mixed together , cooked , and cooled . Like buttercream , it is traditionally used on wedding cakes . Dragees . Chocolate- and candy-covered almonds that are often served at wedding receptions or given out as favors . In many cultures , they represent fertility ! Place Setting . The table service for a single diner : a napkin , salad fork , dinner fork , dessert fork , service plate or charger , soup bowl , bread-and-butter plate , butter spreader , dinner knife , teaspoon , soup spoon , water goblet , red wine glass , and white wine glass . Martha Stewart Living : The New Bridal Shower Rules ( Toilet Paper Dresses and Awkward Icebreakers Not Included ! ) Charger . A large decorative plate that 's placed under the dinner plate to bring color and texture to the table . Tablescape . Another word for table arrangement or centerpiece . It 's most often used when each table has multiple components . Martha Stewart Living : 7 Old-School Wedding Rules You Can Break . Escort Cards . Printed cards that inform guests of what table they 'll be seated at . They are typically displayed as guests enter the reception , or at cocktail hour . Martha Stewart Living : Common Wedding Traditions and Superstitions You 've Never Heard Before . Place Cards . Printed cards that are placed at each seat at the reception to let guests know which chair they will be sitting at . Stationery Suite . A term to describe all of the stationery , including the save-the-dates , invitations , reply cards , reception cards , and any other invitation enclosures . Martha Stewart Living : 21 Gorgeous Engagement Rings of Real Brides . Vellum . Heavy , transparent paper that is often used as an overlay on wedding invitations . It can also be used for a variety of other things , including these favor boxes . Martha Stewart Living : Kate Bosworth 's Wedding : Behind-the-Scenes Photos . Grosgrain . A silk or silk-like fabric with a ribbed appearance . It 's often used in trims , belts , and handle wraps—like the one pictured above . Martha Stewart Living : Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Got Married , Their Exclusive Wedding Photos . Dyeables . Shoes or fabric that can be dyed to match a specific color swatch . Any wedding terms you 'd like explained ? Let us know in the comments below .
Planning a wedding entails learning a whole new vocabulary . A full place setting involves 14 different items , including silver , glass , china and linen . Know the difference between an `` escort card '' and a `` place card '' ? Vellum is n't just for invitations ; it can be crafted into boxes and decor as well .