"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!