Marriage Dictionary for Beginners: 17 Anglicisms You Need to Know

  • Share This
Evelyn Carpenter

Cuncumen Hills

Do you already know the dress code Would you like to participate in a party dress for your guests? Would you like to participate in a party dress marryoke after the toast with their wedding glasses? And what about the idea of doing a session trash the dress Understanding these terms will help you to move forward in the organization of the wedding. Therefore, if you do not have the help of a wedding planner, you will be able to wedding planner If you are planning a wedding, it is best that from the beginning you become familiar with Anglo-Saxon wedding terminology.

1. Buddymoon

This is a new modality in honeymoon that will incorporate friends into the journey For the same reason, more and more hotels and resorts are offering package tours for "honeymooners and company".

2. Candy bar

Corresponds to a sweet inn that will be the temptation Whether it's themed, with wedding decorations, or with a wedding ad hoc The important thing is that this corner has a great variety of sweets, cookies, cakes and chocolates, among many other delicacies. It is a must in today's weddings.

Together Photography

3. Decoration DIY

Refers to to the concept of "do it yourself". One is to reduce costs by using recycled or restored elements in the decoration, and the other is to give a unique and personal touch to the wedding. One example is to use glass jars and wild flowers as centerpieces for the wedding table.

4. Dress code

The dress code is decided by the bride and groom and is usually sent with the marriage certificate. It is the style that will mark the celebration For example, a long party dress if it is a gala, or some restrict black party dresses for outdoor marriages. There are many labels However, not everyone is required to ask for it, only to the extent that it suits you.

5. Effortless chic

Trend that every day seduces more and more brides and consists of in trying to look nice and stylish, but effortlessly That is, to get a perfect look in a natural way, betting on a discreet makeup, and a simple dress and hairstyle accompanied by accessories that allow highlight the outfit.

Gabriela Paz Makeup

6. Food trucks

Ideal for informal or avant-garde marriages, it is one of the trendy modalities and it consists of setting up diverse food trucks where the dishes are prepared in front of the diners' eyes. There are food trucks with Mexican cuisine, Spanish tapas, vegetarian dishes, pizzas and hamburgers, and sweet preparations, among many other options.

7. Hippie-chic

Refers to a trend inspired by the 60s and 70s A marriage of this type is characterized by its decoration well loaded with flowers and very natural The hippie chic wedding dresses, with brides who choose to wear loose hairstyles, and as the name says, hippie chic wedding dresses with light fabrics and with falls with a lot of movement. The hippie-chic is a style full of charm, with lots of greenery, but also a touch of glamour .

Paz Villarroel Photographs

8. Low cost

The concept of low cost refers to organizing a marriage, trying to save money In other words, not compromising on what they want for their wedding, but reducing costs on items such as, for example, sending digital marriage certificates, renting the princess style wedding dress they have in mind, having a menu and seasonal flowers, among other issues that will not lower the quality of the celebration, but they do will allow them to meet their budget.

9. Marryoke

It is the 2.0 version of the traditional marriage video and what it proposes is to record a record playback of a song chosen by the bride and groom Usually, the filming is done the same day of the wedding and the more people that participate, the better. Although the bride and groom will be the main characters of the video, it is essential that parents, siblings, aunts and uncles, and friends, among other guests, also appear in the video. It is recommended to have the recording done by a professional and make a script beforehand.

Gabriel Pujari

10. Naked cake

Far from the sugary fondant, meringue, icing or other coatings, the so-called naked cakes have become a trend. a much simpler, minimalist, fresh and natural concept. Since there is no frosting, both the layers of spongy sponge cake and the tasty filling are visible. These wedding cakes are ideal for rustic style weddings or country wedding decorations, since they allow you to play freely with colors and don't require so much perfection.

11. Outfit

Fashion has adopted this word to refer to to all clothing and accessories designed to be worn by In other words, a wedding dress with lace, shoes and hair accessories make up in this case her outfit, while the suit, shoes and boutonniere make up his outfit.

PhilipMundy Photography

12. Photobooth

It is a photo booth specially set up at the party. to record unforgettable moments together with guests It usually has a fun background or a custom theme, and you'll find a variety of photo props, such as masks, wigs, mustaches, hats, and other costumes.

13. Save the date

It translates as "save the date" and consists of an electronic card or communication that is sent six to twelve months prior to marriage Its sole purpose is to announce the date of the wedding to the guests and in no way replaces the wedding party.

14. Seating plan

It is a scheme designed to inform each guest where he/she will be at the wedding The idea is that the person will be able to look up your name and identify the table without any problem, so this information will be available for everyone to see.

Daniel & Tamara

15. Trash the dress

Or throw the dress in the trash, as would be its literal translation. It corresponds to an alternative and post-wedding photo session -Many brides and grooms choose the beach, a forest, a meadow or perhaps a stream as a backdrop. And in this session, it doesn't matter how battered their bridal attire is, as the result will simply be a jewel.

16. Vintage

This style is one of the favorites of the bride and groom and alludes to to rescue the value of old things Old trunks, bird cages, lace table linen, floral patterned tableware, candelabras, and black and white posters, among others, are some of the elements typical of this type of wedding. The vintage never goes out of fashion and imbues each celebration with a unique stamp.

Idelpino Films

17. Wedding planer

It is the professional who is hired to take care of all the items of the marriage This person, always respecting the tastes of the bride and groom, will accompany them at every stage of the process, from the organization of the ceremony and the party, to the day of the wedding itself.

There are many concepts, but surely you already know more than one. If you are now at home, leaving some details ready, you can look for songs with love phrases in English to leave in the minutes or even to engrave on your wedding rings. It's your wedding, so everything is allowed! Dare to innovate and above all, enjoy.

Evelyn Carpenter is the author of the best-selling book, All you need for your marriage. A Marriage guide. She has been married for over 25 years and has helped countless couples build successful marriages. Evelyn is a sought after speaker and relationship expert, and has been featured in various media outlets including Fox News, Huffington Post, and more.