The Wedding Experience at Station 67-Video provided by Too Wise Productions

The Wedding Experience-Grand Prize Giveaway Winners Are.....

Thank you so much for joining us as one of our exclusive guests at The Wedding Experience at BoMA, Station 67 and The Columbus Renaissance this past Friday!

As one of our guests you got to enjoy some of the best wedding professionals in Columbus. From dancers, to florists, makeup artists, invitation companies, jewelers and so much more! There was free transportation, signature drinks, goodie bags filled with inspiration and lots of prizes given away on-site.

Our event still is not over as couples are still benefiting from this event. We have more giveaways!!!! If you have been following the list located on the Wedding Experience website over the months you will have seen some of the fabulous prizes our vendors are giving away.

Below are the prizes and next to them if you see your name YOU ARE OUR WINNER!!!!


Urban Express Transportation2 hr limo or bus service
$400 value
Bruce Robinson- You are our winner!!!

Bed Bath & BeyondCookware Set
$299 value
Kathryn Mueller- You are our winner!!!

Romanoffs Classic TuxedoFree Caravalli Suit
$295.95 value
Lashana Johnson- You are our winner!!!
 
The Columbus Photobooth1.5 hr photobooth rental
$250 value

Katie Ball You are our winner!!!

Erika Taylor Urban SpaEyelash extensions and $50 Gift Certificate
$300 value 
Traci Zufall You are our winner!!!

Too Wise Productions:Wedding Story Video Package in HiDef
$350 Value  
Sherrice Dickerson You are our winner!!!

Flex Fitness Studios:One Month Free Training
$400 Value
Kyle Pace You are our winner!!!

Bare Esscentuals:Exclusive Bridal Party 'Get-Together'

Alisha Gerren You are our winner!!!

Rock On Ice:
Ice Sculpture
$350 Value

Malana LaBlanc You are our winner!!!

Moments Matter LLC:
Bridal Shower
$500 Value
Alisa Buck You are our winner!!!

Girls in White Dresses:
Hair Accessory (ie: Tiara)

Sarah Rice You are our winner!!!

Short North Piece of Cake:
Wedding Cake
$500.00 value
Carolyn Titko You are our winner!!!

The Pink Tomato
one custom invitation package
$400.00 value-(order must be placed by June 2011)

Jessica Codespoti you are our winner!!!

Uniglobe Travel Designers:
Overnight Stay at The Westin
(breakfast for 2 and valet parking included)
Melissa Cates you are our winner!!! 

Tastefully Simple
Bakers Delight Goodie Package
$50 value
Lisa Bongiorno You are our winner!!!


Columbus Party Bus
Free 2 hr party bus rental

Lauren Huff You are our winner!!!

Lifestyle Family Fitness
12 personal training sessions (6 weeks)
$564 value
Eli Smith You are our winner!!!

Please contact us at 614-787-1840 or info@columbusbrideandgroom.com to make arrangements to collect your prize. You may also want to check out the vendors website for more info on their company and services. You will have 1 week to arrange collection of your grand prize otherwise it will be forfeited.

A Bride's Design on a Dime, Tip of the Week!

"How to save money on your linens"

by Amrta Kenner, Wedding and Event Designer

A wonderful way to save some money is to cut some from your linens. Although you will not be able to create a big effect as you could with your linens, you can save a lot by just getting colored napkins and colored sashes.

When meeting with your venue be sure to ask if they offer floor length linens. Most venues do have these as well as have the option to give you a colored napkin choice. I would however go with getting a colored linen for cocktail hour. This will give a nice touch as many dont really put centerpieces on these tables, although I am all for adding something small to these tables!

There is a right way to using in house linens that can still create a wow factor. Lets say our color pallet is, Coral, Sea Green, Tiffany Blue and White and I want to create a romantic beach theme. The way I would do it to use the in house floor length white linens. Use all white chair covers and ad a sea green sash on some tables and a tiffany blue sash on others. For my napkins I would also alternate as I did with the sashes. You can also keep the sashes white and alternate with colored napkins. Add in some texture and creativity in your centerpieces and use drift wood and coral.  I would use long banquet style tables for either of these. Add in alot of votives and all white flowers as well as some coral colored flowers and greens. If your budget allows I would do a colored glass on the tables, blue goblets and blue rimmed plates are a perfect mix with this theme since you will have all white table clothes.

Use different types of shells for your escort cards for a little fun! These can be hand made as well as your centerpieces. Use this money that you save and add an ice blue or amber uplighting to your room for a final touch. This is a must for any wedding on a budget or not. Lighting creates a big difference in all events. If you dont have alot going on table wise, create a factor in your room and ad lighting!

Be sure to check back for our weekly tip for A Bride's Design on a Dime.

Find Your Wedding Style: Simplistic Chic

Choosing colors and manipulating them into your style!

by Amrta Kenner, Wedding and Event Designer

 

Finding your wedding style can be very difficult. There are so many options as well as ideas out there to choose from. You may have your mother wanting you to go with a traditional white wedding, and you may have your girlfriends wanting you to think outside the box and have an upbeat wedding. All these different opinions may clutter your sight of what you really want. Take a step back, discover your taste and just go with it. Some of the best ideas come from mistakes.

This is by far one of my favorite color schemes, I call it Simplistic Chic. The color pallet is made up of many different tones of yellows like, peanut butter, honeysuckle, caramel, sunshine yellow, hickory, honeycomb, ivory, creams and white. 

If you want to add a little color I would suggest a deep plum for a fall wedding, tiffany blue for a winter wedding, pale pink or fuschia for a spring wedding and Grass green or sea green for a summer wedding. These accent colors can be nice to add on escort or table number number cards, the ribbon on your bouquets, bridesmaids dresses or sashes or my favorite place is a flower on a folded napkin. However, this pallet speaks so much that you could even just keep it these color of yellows. If you are more of a homey bride, a cute favor idea could be mini glasses of honey or peanut butter and jelly! Add honeysuckle to the centerpieces or to a coktails and give the guests a sweet surprise!

The way I would use these colors is to alternate them on table clothes and napkins. Give a few tables peanut butter table clothes with white napkins, some a honeycomb table cloth with a caramel napkin and make the head table all white with a yellow napkin, add a splash of color in the centerpieces whether it be the color of the ceramic vase or in the flowers.

There are so many options to add depth and texture to your event. Explore all options and know no boundaries!!!

Leo Alfred Diamond Dash!!!

A $12,000 engagement ring has been hidden somewhere in Downtown Columbus and it is up to you and your fiance to find it and........KEEP IT!!!

Leo Alfred Diamond Dash is a city-wide treasure hunt brought to you by Leo Alfred Jewelers! In this high-tech treasure hunt, all of the clues and riddles will be delivered via text message right to your cell phone! Any cell phone, any model, on any carrier can play! And playing is totally FREE! However, spots are limited and you must win a spot to participate, so please go to www.leoalfreddiamonddash.com to find out more and register to be one of the competing teams!


Come and join Columbusbrideandgroom.com, Leo Alfred Jewelers and many other wedding professionals tomorrow Downtown, May 8th at 11 am and compete against hundreds of couples in hopes to finding a $12,000 engagement ring, which you will get to keep!

-Too see a list of more exciting events for our engaged couples, please visit our events page on www.columbusbrideandgroom.com!

Inspiration brought to life

How to make your inspiration become reality in a few simple steps!
by Amrta Kenner

What all goes into inspiration? Where do you get it from? How do you go about looking for the key element to plan your special day around?
Inspiration is the special element that you find that makes your creative juices flow. It gets you going and it becomes something that is non-stop. Many brides find this key element in the many bridal magazines and online resources, but many never think to look right under their nose. Inspiration can come from your favorite rug, vacation spot, even your favorite book or a movie. It may spound bizarre but imagination comes from the many things that make up your day.

The key to making your inspiration come to life is to take a few special elements from your piece. Are the colors a good representation of you and your fiance? What type of emotion do you want to portray? The intensity of the color plays a big roll in this. If you need you can soften or brighten the colors of the inspiration piece and adjust them to your preferred version of the color. Can you use the desgin of this piece on your cake or invitations, maybe even translate it into your favor or even centerpieces?

Take whatever you can from your inspiration and use it to the fullest. There are no limits to imagination but there are when it come to your budget. This is when you have to become even more savvy. Take table designs from some of the top event specialists and they will cost you anywhere from $1000+ per table. This usually includes everything from floral to lienens. But for those of us who actually want some more elements in our wedding besides a reception table, we need to be more realistic. How about $50-$100, is that comfortable enough? Just because it is cheap doesnt mean that it has to look it.

 This is what I call "A Treasured Fairytale". I took many new "in" elements such as moss balls and the branch centerpiece look and twisted to create my own affordable version. Hanging from the branches are little tin buckets that are filled with votives to add a little romance. Instead of using real flowers I used rubber orchids that look so real that you have to touch them to be sure.  I got the branches in a soft lime green for color so there is no need for a colorful linen. This is a good option if you want to cut in decor and use house linens from your venue. The branches are nestled inside a medium height cylinder vase. The top is overflowed with hydrangeas which I also kept green, to not overwhelm the eye. However I chose to put one single stem of white orchids with a soft pink center peaking out of the middle of the branches for a little spunk. For those who are whimsicle I chose to clip a few green butterflies off the ends of some of the branches. I always loved I SPY and adding little details makes it fun for guests as well as the little ones you may have at a table.

The centerpiece is surrounded by a bed of moss where there are many different votives and candles. There are green moss balls to add dimension and bring more of the nature feel to the table as well as smooth earth stones. When you are not using real flowers you can use light scented votives to add more to your guests curiosity.

For the complimentary colors I added purples and soft pinks. I also threw in multiple color greens, such as olives, limes and valley green. I used these colors in the invitations, guest books, thank you cards and programs. You dont have to stick to one version of the color you chose. The easiest way to get a great dinamic of one color is at the hardware store. Get the strips of paints that have multi-ple shades of a color. Then mix and match with different colors. The outcome is great if you do it properly.

On the head table you can put great gifts for your guests. These charming little books are made for Bridesmaids, Flowergirls and Brides. Find a cute way to display them and they look of high quality. For favors I used everything that gave me a light hearted earthy sense. Something personalized is always great for most themes and decor. The display is what makes it look and feel the way you want it. For my fairy theme I chose small jars of peanut butter in jelly in which the labels are personalized and they are both wrapped in a bag of tulle. If that doesnt work for what your taste you can try this nice way of giving your guests your favorite recipe. A pampered Chef book with a metal spatula and a bag containing a complete mix of your favorite Aunts recipe for cinnamon bread. Use the label a add the backing directions. Your guests will be sure to save this favor and think of you and your fiance every time they make your favorite Aunts cinnamon bread.

Never be afraid to add your personality to your centerpieces. Step out of the box. As one of our brides Jenny said "I want to leave my guests wondering what just happened and what they just got through witnessing when they leave my wedding. They will never forget my special night!"

Great Skin for your Wedding Day and Forever!!!

Here are some great skin tips on how to have the skin you've always wanted, not only for your wedding day but forever!!! provided by the Facial Cosmetic Center at OhioENT.

Make up is an amazing tool but what is it all worth if you wakeup every morning with clogged pores and sun damage? Here are some tips to help your skin glow through a lifetime of anniversaries. These skin conditions and tips are for both men and women. Plan ahead to have great skin for your wedding photos!

Uneven Texture and Clogged Pores: Dead skin cells are shedding and constantly renewing daily. As we age, this process slows down and we need a “burst” of exfoliation to jump start the cell renewal process. Using the proper tools at home and combined with in office skin treatments such as a Purifying Facial or Microdermabrasion will give the best and quickest results. Gentle chemical peels with salicylic acid will help treat acne flare ups. Home care can consist of basic care of cleansing, toning and protecting coupled with Active Serum. The Clarisonic Skin Care Brush can clean the skin 2X better than by hand and can be used daily to keep the pores clear.

Uneven skin tone: Unfortunately, most people have sun damage (dark spots) that will appear in the 30’s. If nothing is done to correct it, by 40 the dark spots that were thought to be freckles will consume our skin. It can be improved! Mild sun damage or redness on the skin can be improved and prevented with a topical Vitamin C such as iS Clinical Vitamin C serums. Deeper pigment damage will need to be lighted with a topical prescription, hydroquinone, which is a main ingredient in the Obagi Medical Skin Care System. Just as with texture, the proper tools at home coupled with in office procedures such as TCA peels can fix these problems within 3 months. Broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection is the best way to prevent those dark spots at bay.

Fine lines and wrinkles: Thank goodness, those wonderful signs of wisdom and life can fixed in less time than it took to form them. Worry lines can be improved with injections such as Botox Cosmetic which work for about 4 months even if you just have one treatment. Smile lines and wrinkles can be plumped up with a dermal filler such as Juvederm or Restylane, which last up to 18 months. Dr. Powell, Facial Plastic Surgeon at Ohio ENT performs all injections as well as facial cosmetic surgeries. Unfortunately, the skin loses its tenacity as we get older. A few ingredients that can be applied topically to promote collagen and elasticity are: L-ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), hyaluronic acid such as Hydra Cool, peptides, retinol or prescription tretinoin, and a whole plethora of antioxidants. It is possible to achieve newer, fresher skin within 3 months. With a few chemical peels to shed off the layers of dead skin you can have the more youthful layers showing through. Only a skin care professional can help you with this process. Expensive department store products are made for the masses and assume that you are the average person. Professionals can address your individual concerns and offer more potent products.


Tips for a lifetime of great skin:


1. Start using skin care products that are designed for your individual skin type and that address your concerns. Wash your face morning and night.

2. Add a facial scrub such as Brightening Polish a few times a week to smooth out the skin and help decrease clogged pores and ingrown hairs.

3. Use the Clarisonic Skin Care Brush to aid in removing makeup 6 times better than you can with a wash cloth alone. The brush can be used daily just as you would an ultra sonic toothbrush. In grown hairs will be a thing of the past.

4. Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Acids come from fruits and plants and when used on the skin they help to brighten and smooth the skin. These ingredients can be found in iS Clinical cleansers, serums, or creams.

5. Microdermabrasion is a skin care treatment performed by a trained skin care professional that will remove the outer layer of dead skin and allow the newer, fresher skin cells to show through. The skin may remain sensitive for 24 hours after a treatment but results are immediate. Baby smooth skin!

6. Chemical peels range from light, medium and deep and are performed by a skin care professional or a doctor. The purpose of a peels is to remove the superficial layers of dead skin and treat the deeper layers beneath. Benefits are smoother texture, more even skin tone, less pigment damage, decreased fine lines and wrinkles. Some peels require no down time and others are about 1 week of flaking skin.

7. UV protection should be applied daily in the form of either a sunscreen, mineral makeup, or moisturizer. UVA rays cause the deepest damage so use broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection SPF 25-35 every day. Micronized zinc oxide will block UVA rays the best. Men and women get skin cancer and men are the majority of cases. So, golfers and sportsmen, use your UV protection and wear a hat!

Suggested products and professional skin care services are available at The Facial Cosmetic Center at Ohio ENT

iS Clinical by INNOVATIVE SKINCARE
Cleansing Complex
Super Serum Advance+
Pro Heal Advance+
Active Serum
Youth Complex
Youth Eye Complex – New!
Hydra Cool

Obagi Medical Skin Systems
Nu-Derm System
Condition & Enhance System
C-Rx System
Rosaclear
Clenziderm
Elastiderm Eye Cream & Gel
Elastiderm Decolletage System
Refissa .05% Emollient Tretinoin


Information provided by:
Dr. David Powell, Facial Plastic
Surgeon & Otolaryngologist
and Julie Panzera, Aesthetician

glotherapuetics skincare
Purifying System for Normal/Oily skin
Conditioning System for Normal/Dry skin
Restorative products for extra dry skin
Condition specific serums


Also available:
Botox Cosmetic
Juvederm Dermal Filler
Dysport
Restylane Dermal Filler
Latisse Eyelash Solution
Rapid Lash Eyelash Enhancing Serum
glominerals makeup


Visit us at:
The Facial Cosmetic Center at Ohio ENT
974 Bethel Road, Suite A
Columbus OH 43214
614-538-2424 X165
www.ohioentdocs.com

The Running of the Brides Tips to Success

FILENE’S BASEMENT, INC.

Strategies for Success

at the Filene’s Basement Bridal Gown Sale

(aka The Running of the Brides®)

The Week Before the Sale:

Pick a team -- people whose taste you trust and are willing to get in there and do shopping battle for you

Hold a pre-sale meeting with your team
1. Come up with a team uniform- matching hats, t-shirts, headbands, carry whistles-anything that would make it easier to find each other in the crowd
2. Assign jobs to team members—someone to gather, someone to trade, someone to help you in and out of the dresses, someone to guard your inventory from prowlers
3. Tear out pages from bridal magazines, or print styles from on-line wedding gown sites to show your team what you’re looking for
4. Pick place to rendezvous in the store

The Morning of the Sale:

Dress code-- wear a sports bra and shorts or a bathing suit so you can try on dresses anywhere in the store; DO NOT WEAR FLIP FLOPS if you plan to participate in the “rush to the racks” (we’ve seen a couple of nasty tumbles)

Leave your handbag at home—you’ll need both hands for this.

Please, NO MAKE-UP. You wouldn’t want to see the dress of your dreams only to find it smeared with lipstick. CLEAN HANDS are appreciated.

No food or drinks inside the store; get rid of trash before the doors open in the receptacles provided

Best Time to Arrive:

The doors open at 8am. Brides-to-be and their teams who have been in line the longest will get to the racks first. In fact, it’s possible that the racks will be bare by the time you get into the store. DON’T DESPAIR! The dresses are not all gone. You’ll see brides trading or putting dresses back on the racks almost immediately. Use the first hour to look for brides who are trying on dresses you like. Then, be there to grab or trade for her “rejects.”

INSIDER TIP: If you’re not up to the chaos of store opening, arrive late morning or anytime up to store closing. Dresses will be back on the racks and the atmosphere will be much calmer. REMEMBER, this sale looks a lot more competitive than it really is—most of the hundreds of people you see in the rush to the racks are helpers, not buyers. Each team ends up with just one dress. (Alright, sometimes two, but that’s rare). There are still plenty of dresses to choose from. In fact, last year over 90% of the brides-to-be who came to this sale found their dream dress.

At the Event:

Be nice—with all the excitement, shoppers have been known to get a little territorial and competitive. As our security manager once said to a TV reporter, “you don’t want to be walking down the aisle knowing you had to punch somebody out to get the dress.”

Be considerate—have your helpers put dresses you don’t want on the hangers and back on the racks. Think of how disappointed you’d be if you found your perfect wedding dress, only to see that it had been trampled on and damaged.

Be fair–keep only the dresses you are seriously considering, and set the others free as soon as possible.

Remember, wedding gowns don’t always run true to size—look not only for your regular dress size, but try a size or two bigger as well. Even if a dress isn’t the perfect fit, at this price it may be worth the cost of alterations. Experts on gown cleaning and alterations will be on hand to advise you.

Try on whatever comes your way--sometimes a gown that isn’t what you pictured yourself wearing turns out to be “the one.”

Be decisive--it’s only a one-day sale and gowns are not returnable.

Have fun--if you find a dress, great. If not and you still have some time to look, go to www.filenesbasement.com/bridal for the city and date of the next sale.

Brides-To-Be Get Ready to Run

Filenes's Basement holds famous

Running of the Brides sale in Columbus on 

January 29th!

Columbus, OH  January 12, 2010 -- What if you could score a designer wedding gown for under $250, in just three hours or less, and create an unforgettable experience at the same time. That’s the promise of the annual Running of the Brides®, Filene’s Basement’s legendary sale of wedding dresses, which takes place this year in Columbus on January 29, 2010.

Shopping for a wedding gown can be daunting, especially when the bride is on a budget. As a little girl, she probably had a vision of walking down the aisle in a knockout designer dress. Cut to adulthood and her dream might just go up in smoke when she comes face to face with the multi-thousand dollar price tag. Unless she shops at the Running of the Brides® sale, where the prices on designer gowns are slashed--most to just $249 and a few of the really high-end dresses are cut to $499 or $699.

“In a bridal salon, the same gowns would cost anywhere from $900 to $9,000, but when wedding gown manufacturers and retailers need to clear space for new arrivals, they sell to Filene’s Basementat fraction of those prices,” explains Nicole Iaricci, buyer for the Running of the Brides®.
On the day of the event bargain-hunting brides and their teams line up outside Filene’s Basement hours before the 8 a.m. opening, many in clever matching outfits to keep track of each other once inside the store. Helpers grab gowns off the racks and stand guard while each bride takes stock of what she has. If her dream dress isn’t there, team members fan out to barter one dress for another until she finds the one.

Each bride who buys a gown gets her own “I survived the Running of the Brides®” tee shirt. For brides who don’t like crowds there are plenty of great deals to be found later in the day when things calm down. Either way, bring a camera—veterans of this sale agree, it’s an experience worth preserving.

Keep an eye out for the ColumbusBrideandGroom.com crew for help and tips for all of your wedding needs! We will be there from when the doors open until when they close. Don't forget to ask us about information on The Wedding Experience and RSVP! This will be an event that you won't want to miss! For more information visit us at www.columbusbrideandgroom.com and click on the wedding experience tab.

Filene’s Basement’s Running of the Brides^®

Friday, January 29, 2010 -- 8:00am to 9:30pm

3704 W. Dublin-Granville Road

Columbus, OH 43235

614-932-1001

Cash, checks and credit cards accepted. All sales are final. 
www.filenesbasement.com or visit us on facebook

The Wedding Experience 2010!

Now released to the public an exclusive event just for our Columbus brides and grooms, "The Wedding Experience 2010"!  This is not your ordinary bridal show, brides and grooms will experience something for all the senses.  You will get to see a real wedding reception with all the glitz and glam.  You will get to feel the textures of all the linens and hear the bumping sounds of the bands.  Come and taste the wedding cake and the h'our derves.  Learn some new steps to display on your first day from professional dancers and surprise your guests with hot and hip moves.  Come and see some of Columbus's top Wedding Professionals in action, while they showcase their best work for you to experience.

Below are inspiration boards for the three themes that will be showcased at "The Wedding Experience 2010".

Fall:

Spring/Summer:

Winter:

“Blown Glass…Blown Sugar”

A new idea that is sure to put a twist on any traditional wedding cake!

Trying to create a unique flavor for your wedding cake? Not to fond on gum paste or royal icing? Well a great undiscovered art of glass blowing has now been translated into sugar art. A technique used to create a glass looking object made from tempered sugar that can be formed into different shapes, ribbon, and balloon like objects. Almost identical as glass this art is also fragile and can be affected by humidity and extreme heat. Its’ consistency is that like taffy and is kept constantly cold to leave it shiny. This sugar art can also be made in vibrant colors and be given different textures to add any effect wanted. Many have found inspiration from unique flowers and different glass art pieces, such as those from the artist Dale Chihuly.

Once you have your inspiration piece the time has come to research and find the right cake artist. Take a picture or a sample of your inspiration and bring it with you to your consultations with your bakers. This will give them the idea of what you want and they will inform you if it is possible whether or not they can make your vision reality. I would also recommend to ask them before scheduling a consultation if they can make blown sugar art. This will avoid any confusion and will save you time and energy. Find a complete list of local cake artists in central Ohio at www.ColumbusBrideandGroom.com , just click on the cakes and sweets category page on the left side and you’ll be on your way to finding the right cake artist that fits your budget and style.

Make your inspiration reality with blown sugar and create the ultimate WOW factor with a beautiful unique wedding cake!

"Cheat Sheet to Wedding Lingo"

Wedding Terms and Wedding Words


Sometime understandig wedding lingo isn't very easy. In this industry there are abreviations, acronyms, and specific terms that confuse even the most knowledgeable bride and industry professional. Whether it is dress or cake terms, sometimes we need a guide to help us interpret wedding lingo. Below is our dictionary of fun and useful wedding terms.

Basque- refers to a style of waistline that drops 2-inches below the natural waist and often dips into a point in the center.

Bomboniere- an italian term for 'guest favors',given to wedidng guests as a keepsake in appreciation of their attendance.

Chocolate Ganache- a thick wedding cake icing made of chocolate and heavy cream.

Damask- a fabric like brocade it has raised designs, but is lighter in weight.

Fascinator- a hair accesory worn to the side that is often made of feathers, flowers, or wisps of fabric and worn either attached to a comb or a headband.

Gauntlet- Wrsit and arm covering of lace or fabric that replaces gloves.

Nosegay- also called a "tussy mussy'; a round cluster of flowers wrapped tightly with ribbon or lace for a delicate effect; popular in Victorian times.

Thermography- Thermography was developed as a less expensive alternative to engraving. The printer uses ink and powder resin combined with heat to reproduce the raised lettering effect of engraving. THe text has a shiny finish and is often said to not be as sharp as engraving.

And for those tech-savvy brides hitting up the online message boards, these abbreviations might be helpful in understanding the language.

FI- Fiancé
FH- Future Husband
DH- Dear Husband
MIL- mother in law (also works for father- FIL and sister-SIL and brother-BIL.)
FMIL- Future Mother-in-law
IL- in-Law
MOB- Mother of the Bride
MOH- Maid of Honor
BM- Bridesmaid
BP- Bridal Party
GM- Groomsman
FG- Flower girl
RB- Ringbearer
DOC- Day of Coordinator
CP- Centerpiece
STD- Save the Date
OOT- out of town
E-pic, E-ring, E-party- Engagment
RD- Rehearsal Dinner
NWR- Not Wedding Related
SWR- Somewhat wedding related
HM- Honeymoon
GTG- get-together
DW- Destination Wedding
TIA- Thanks in Advance

There are so many more wedding word lingos out there, but these are the most commonly used. Stay current and keep checking back for our updated wedding lingo postings!