Wedding Terminology

Wedding Terminology

[Wedding Preparations]

engaged

engagement

engagement ring

proposal

pop the question

kneel

fiance

wedding band

wedding dress/gown

veil

tuxedo

'save the date'

guest list

bridal shower: a gift giving party normally held 4 to 6 weeks before the wedding day 

gift registry: this list will be managed in a store 

gift registration

rehearsal dinner: Dinner before the wedding day, traditionally bridegroom pays for.

bachelor party

bachelorette party

[Wedding]

bride

bridesmaids

mother/father of the bride

flower girl: a girl who throw petals or confettis before a wedding ceremony

maid/matron of honor : unmarried/married woman acting as principal bridesmaid

bridegroom/groom

groomsmen

bestman: a man acting as principal groomsman

ring bearer: a child who carries a wedding ring to a bridegroom

caterer: someone who provides food and service

garter: a narrow band to keep up woman's stockings

usher: someone who takes guests to their seats

priest/minister/officiator

escort

confetti: small pieces of color papers

alter

toast speech: bestman's short statement to present good wishes before drink, he may knocks the glass with a fork to take attention