Feb 19 2008

Wedding Community Acronyms

Published by DIY Bride at 7:05 pm under Planning Advice

Hello, newbies! If you’re new to the online wedding world, you’re probably scratching your head over all of the wedding-related acronyms found in the bridal community. Here’s a quick cheat sheet of common acronyms to help you navigate your way through the forums.

BF – Boy friend, Best friend
BIL – Brother-In-Law
BM – Bridesmaid, Banquet Manager, Best Man
BP – Bridal Party or Bachelor(ette) Party
CM – Catering manager
CP – Centerpiece
DH – Dear Husband
DIY – Do-it-yourself
DOC – “Day Of” Coordinator (A wedding planner hired for just the wedding day.)
DW – Dear Wife or Destination Wedding
EP – Engagement Party
ER – Engagement Ring
FBIL – Future Brother-In-Law
FFIL – Future Father-In-Law
FG – Flower Girl
FH – Future Husband
FI – Fiance
FMIL – Future Mother-In-Law
FOB – Father Of Bride
FOG – Father Of Groom
FSIL – Future Sister-In-Law
FW – Future Wife
GM – Groomsman (Groomsmen)
GP – Grandparent
GTG – Get Together
HM – Honeymoon
JP – Justice of the Peace
MOB – Mother Of Bride
MOG – Mother Of Groom
MOH – Maid/Matron Of Honor
NWR – Not Wedding Related
OOT – Out Of Town (guests)
PF – Pocketfold, pocket fold (a type of invitation with a pocket)
RB – Ring Bearer
RD – Rehersal Dinner
SO – Significant Other
STD – Save The Dates
TOJ – Tears of Joy packets (decorated tissue packs)
TY – Thank you (or thank you cards)
WP – Wedding planner, wedding party
WR – Wedding ring

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8 responses so far

8 Responses to “Wedding Community Acronyms”

  1. # ALon 19 Feb 2008 at 7:21 pm

    lol…OOT..just for me.

  2. # Linkaliscious « Weddings Start to Finishon 20 Feb 2008 at 7:09 am

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  3. # kimon 20 Feb 2008 at 10:18 pm

    i totally just blogged about how i was so intimidated by wedding acronyms last night…. now here’s a good list i can refer to. thanks!

  4. # scampson 21 Feb 2008 at 3:52 am

    Some of the acronyms make sense, but a whole lot of them just seem unnecessary.

  5. # Kay at Howerton+Wooten Eventson 23 Feb 2008 at 1:47 pm

    I can never keep up with all of the acronyms; now I have a key! I am going to print this out and share it.

  6. # gidgeon 27 Feb 2008 at 3:56 pm

    WTF does AWW mean? just aww, like aww isnt that cute?

  7. # A Diy Weddingon 17 Apr 2009 at 12:27 am

    lol!! I love that list!! so much fun!

  8. # Save the Date please! «on 09 Sep 2009 at 5:13 pm

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