DIY Bride

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