GLOSSARY
Wedding Terms Glossary — from RSVP to First Look
Wedding planning comes with its own vocabulary — half of it French and English, half Bulgarian. Here's what the most common terms mean, so you don't get lost in conversations with vendors.
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Terms A-Z
Organized alphabetically — find what you need quickly.
Short definitions
1-2 sentences per term, without unnecessary detail.
Practical tips
Not just a definition — also when and why it's used.
BG + EN versions
Each term comes with both its Bulgarian and international variant.
Process
Four steps from request to quotes
01
Core roles
Kum/kuma, best man, maid of honor, flower girl.
02
Logistics
RSVP, save the date, seating chart, timeline, dry run.
03
Ceremony
First look, vows, ring bearer, unity ceremony, recessional.
04
Reception and party
Cocktail hour, first dance, sweetheart table, late-night snack.
Top 10 terms you should know
- RSVP — attendance confirmation
- Save the Date — a heads-up sent 6-9 months ahead
- Seating chart — table arrangement
- First look — first meeting before the ceremony
- Kum/kuma — legal and religious witnesses (Bulgarian tradition)
- Best man / maid of honor — chief attendants
- Cocktail hour — 60-90 minutes between ceremony and dinner
- Sweetheart table — a table just for the couple
- Timeline — a minute-by-minute schedule for the day
- Vendor — a general term for all suppliers
Terms for decor and style
- Tablescape — the overall table design
- Centerpiece — the central arrangement
- Statement piece — an accent element
- Palette — color scheme
- Mood board — a visual concept
- Signage — signs and lettering around the venue
- Backdrop — a backdrop for photos/ceremony
- Escort cards — cards showing a table number
- Place cards — cards showing a seat name
- Favor — a gift for guests
Frequently asked questions
wedding terms glossary — the essentials
What's the difference between save the date and an invitation?
A Save the Date is a short heads-up sent 6-9 months ahead — just the date and city. The invitation comes 8-12 weeks ahead with full details and RSVP.
What does first look mean?
A planned first private meeting between the couple before the ceremony, usually with a photographer. It gives time for emotion and photos before things get busy.
Are kum and best man the same thing?
Not quite. The kum is a legal and religious witness (Bulgarian tradition). Best man is the Anglo-Saxon role — the chief groomsman who gives speeches.
What is a dry run?
A rehearsal of the ceremony the day before the wedding — usually on site, to avoid surprises.
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