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