Half Crown: A headpiece for the bride which lies between a crown and tiara in size and weight.

Half Hat:  A small hat covering half or less of the crown.

Halo headpiece:  A fabric-and-wire band that circles the forehead (may be decorated with pearls, sequins, or flowers).

Halter bodice: A bodice style that has a band that fastens in the back of the neck, but leaves a lot of the back bare. Necklines for this style include round, v-neck, curved v-neck, square, curved square, and sweetheart.
 
Halter Neckline: A neckline that scoops down in front and ties behind the neck, leaving the arms bare. Think of Marilyn Monroe´s white dress from The Seven Year Itch.

Handkerchief Hem:  A tea length skirt made of panels which end in points at the hem.

Handmade papers: Natural paper made from organic cotton, hemp, and plant fibers, which is thicker and more irregular than traditional paper.

Hands (invitations): Another term for the different types of font that can be used to create the invitation.

Hattabin: These are the male friends and family of the groom at a Moslem wedding.

HD Video: High Definition Television (HDTV) has taken over the television industry and is now arriving in wedding videos. HDTV offers higher resolution, and thus greater detail in every shot. HDTV footage is 5x clearer than VHS, almost 3x clearer than DVD. Look closely at HD wedding videos to be sure that so much clarity would be good for your wedding video. Some brides say the resolution strength shows every skin flaw and is not as flattering to people as it is to scenery.

Head (diamond): The prongs that hold a diamond in its setting.

Headband: A fabric band that holds the hair back, used in varying widths and colors.

High-Neck neckline: The neckline reaches up high to the neck, sometimes encircling the neck for a more covered-up look or as a stylish accent to a sleeveless dress.

Hi-Lo Skirt Length: Intermission length on the front, gradually lengthening on the sides to a floor or longer length in the back.

Honor Attendants: These are the wedding best man and the maid of honor.

Hora: A dance at a Jewish wedding where the bride and groom are lifted high on chairs.

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 recognized celebrant or a friend or relative. Couples can choose their own words and music that are very personal to them.

Huppah: A wedding flowered canopy decorated with flowers that is an integral part of the traditional Jewish ceremony.