Wedding Vocabulary | North Carolina Wedding Planner

For some brides, the hardest part of planning their wedding is figuring out what their vendors are talking about. They have to learn the wedding lingo just to communicate. Today I thought I would break down some of the common wedding terms (and shorthand) for you.

{Photo by Ryan Smith Photography}

Attendants: Members of the wedding party. Includes: best man, maid of honor, bridesmaids, groomsmen, ushers, flower girls, ring bearers

B2B: Bride to be

BM: Best man (or bridesmaid)

Bouquet: Carried by the bride and bridesmaids. Flowers are gathered together at the stems and usually tied together with ribbon.

{Style Me Pretty}

Boutonniere: Single flower or small flower arrangement worn by the groom, groomsmen, best man, and other special men involved in the wedding on their jackets.

Corsage: A small bouquet of flowers worn around the wrist or on the shoulder. Special women like mothers or grandmothers usually wear these.

DH: Dear husband

FMIL: Future mother-in-law

FOB: Father of the bride

{Etsy}

FOG: Father of the groom

Fondant: Bakers out there, excuse the layman's terms I'm about to use. Fondant is a sugary playdough-like substance that is rolled flat and smooth and used to cover (and decorate) wedding cakes.

Garter: Elastic band covered by satin or lace worn by the bride and usually removed by the groom during the reception.

{Nubia Photography}

GM: Groomsman

MOB: Mother of the bride

MOG: Mother of the groom

Processional: The ceremony entrance. Includes parents, grandparents, attendants, bride, and groom.

Recessional: The ceremony exit, led by the bride and groom. Includes parents, grandparents, attendants, bride, and groom.

{Simply Peachy}

Train: Material from the bride's dress that covers the floor behind her.

Usher: Male attendants that seat the guests before the ceremony.

Vendor: Anyone you've hired to perform a service during your wedding. (i.e. wedding coordinator, officiant, florist, dj, etc)

Venue: The location of your wedding.

Wedding Party: Bride, groom, parents, and attendants.

{Corey Cagle Photography}

Need definitions for more wedding terms? Send them to us or comment with them below and we'll create another post to answer all of those.

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Rustic Wedding Inspiration | North Carolina Wedding Planner

Today we're hoping to inspire all of our rustic and shabby chic brides!! Check out some of the amazing inpspiiration we've found and check out our Pinterest Page for even more ideas!

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A barn and boots!! Can I say wedding heaven??

 

 

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What a simple and amazing cake stand!!

 

{Wedding Bee}

 

 

{100 Layer Cake}

 

 

I am absolutely in love with this gorgeous handmade guestbook! M Square Press offers tons of other options too!

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{Thoughtfully Simple}

 

 

{Blest Photography}

 

 

{Wedding Bee}

 

 

 

There is nothing quite like a rustic wedding! Would you like more ideas & inspiration? Give us a call or shoot us an email to set up a complementary consultation. We would love to help you plan your gorgeous shabby chic affair!

 

Happy Planning!!

 

 

 

 

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Formatting Your Wedding Ceremony | North Carolina Wedding Planner

Preludes, interludes, and readings...oh my!! Where do you even begin?

 

How do these seemingly random pieces fit together to create your ideal wedding ceremony? There are many ways to personalize your ceremony but the general "formula" is pretty simple.

 

Prelude: Typically lasts about 15-45 minutes. There is generally light, festive music performed by your ceremony musicians as your guests arrive and are shown to their seats. The final guests to be seated are usually the grandparents, mothers, and any other special family members. You may even choose special musical selections for these entrances.

{Vintage Lace}

Welcome/Opening Remarks: Your officiant will greet your guests and remind them why they are gathered on this special day. They may also offer a short sermon or prayer.

 

Readings: It is incredibly common to invite loved ones and/or close friends to read selections that either you or they have selected to add meaning to your marriage ceremony.

 

Question of Intent: During this part of your ceremony, your officiant will ask you about your willing consent and commitment to enter into the union of marriage.

 

Vows: You can exchange traditional vows with your fiance or perhaps even write your own vows. This is the time to tell your fiance about your promises and hopes for the future and your commitment to each other.

 

Exchange of Rings: This one is pretty self-explanatory.

{Erin Browne Photography}

Special Ceremony: This can be anything from a unity candle or sand ceremony to something even more unique like a honey ceremony. We'll be talking more about ways to customize your wedding ceremony in an upcoming post. Be sure to check back for that.

Final Blessing: Your officiant will bless you as newlyweds, you will share your first married kiss, and he will announce you as Mr. & Mrs. for the very first time!

Recessional: You and your spouse will take your first walk down the aisle as a married couple! You will be followed by your attendants, family, and wedding guests. Music should begin following your first married kiss.

{Whitebox Photo}

Postlude: Upbeat and festive music should continue until all of the guests have exited the ceremony area.


Have any questions about formatting your ceremony? Email us to set up a complementary consultation to discuss how we can help you create your dream wedding!

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The True Cost of A Wedding Knot | North Carolina Wedding Planner

I found this awesome infographic today and just had to share!

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Planning Your Greensboro Wedding | North Carolina Wedding Planner

{Chelsea Parker Photography}

Greensboro is the perfect setting for a wedding! Nestled in the foothills of North Carolina, it offers the rich culture of a big city and the elegant charm of the South.

 

With so many venues to choose from, Greensboro can accommodate your elegant ballroom affair, your intimate garden ceremony, or your rustic southern wedding.

{Glessner Photography}

There's plenty for your guests to do too! They can visit any of the local parks, art galleries, theaters, check out some fantastic restaurants, or enjoy the night life downtown. Guests with kids can even check out the Greensboro Children's Museum, the Natural Science Center, or in the summer they can visit Wet 'N Wild Emerald Pointe.

{Pasha Belman Photography}

Plan for Greensboro's weather. Summer days tend to be hot and often humid. Consider providing small fans for your guests if you're planning an outdoor ceremony. Thunderstorms are frequent during the spring and summer months. Be sure to have a back up plan for an outdoor wedding and/or any outdoor photos.

{Proximity Hotel}

Looking to plan a stress-free Greensboro wedding? Give us a call or shoot us an email! We'd love to help you plan your dream wedding in our beautiful city!

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Tip Tuesday | North Carolina Wedding Planner

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Do you have any tips or tricks you would like to see featured on our blog? Email them to us at anywayyouwantitevents@gmail.com.

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Client Review | North Carolina Wedding Planner

At Any Way You Want It Weddings & Events, we love getting reviews from our clients and their wedding guests. Nothing is quite as nice as checking my email and finding a warm & fuzzy letter from a bride or groom telling us what a great job we did for them.

We thought it would be great to share some of these amazing reviews with you!

"Alina Thompson, our Wedding Director, from Any WayYou Want It Weddings and Events, was an absolutely wonderful asset to our special wedding day! She was so professional, friendly, and prompt in each thing that she did for us. I would recommend her services to anyone. She helped make our memorable day even more wonderful!"

–Joni

 

“Alina Fuentes Thompson, again, you have done another wonderful wedding job! I will recommend you any time. J”

-Leslie, greeter at Joni & Doug’s wedding

Want to see more of our reviews? Check out our testimonials!

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