With a whole slew of abbreviations these days, it’s easy to get confused when someone says “brb rotfl!” Wedding abbreviations are even worse, especially if you have never planned or been in a wedding before. While The Wedding Bee gives a comprehensive list of abbreviations that includes things like “btw,” here is a list of those abbreviations that are only relevant to weddings (or most common in planning them)!
bm = bridesmaid or best man
bp = bridal party
dh = darling husband
e-ring = engagement ring
e-party = engagement party
fg = flower girl
gm = groomsmen
JP = justice of the peace
mil = mother in law
moh = maid/matron of honor
nh = new husband
rb = ring bearer
stds = save-the-date cards (context counts!)
wp = wedding party
Know of other commonly used abbreviations at wedding? Leave us a comment!
~Natasha
Here are a couple I use all the time
B&G - Bride & Groom
FOH-Front of House (refers to the guests/table area in a catering hall)
I’m sure there are lots more!
I think std is my favorite wedding abbreviation
Here are a few more:
fi = fiance
fh = future husband
fmil/ffil = future mother/father in law
fsil/fbil = future sister/brother in law
doc = day of coordinator
ds/dd = dear son/daughter