Welcome to Wedding Planning! ?
We have pulled together a few little handy hints and tips for this forum, there are a few traditions that we have going that would be lovely to carry on...
Introductions
Don’t be shy! Add a new thread introducing yourself to the group; this forum is only as good as the people in it so speak up! We don’t bite!
Good Luck Threads
There are no hard and fast rules but these are usually started by a date twin or someone friendly with the bride or groom to be in the 2-3 weeks leading up to the wedding. If you are not sure who is coming up there is a next 700 weddings list here on Hitched.
https://www.hitched.co.uk/weddings/next30.asp?whichpage=7&pagesize=50&print=y
Your good luck thread shouldn’t be read until you are ready to sign off before your wedding – if you peek early you will get spots!
Abbreviations
Sometimes the threads can be a little hard to decipher at first... here are a few of the most commonly used abbreviations in WP (Wedding Planning)
AIBU - Am I Being Unreasonable
BM - Best man or Bridesmaid
CBM - Chief Bridesmaid
ER - Engagement Ring
FPIL - Future Parents In Law
H2B - Husband To Be
HIB - Hitcher In Business
HTH - Hope That Helps
HRML - Hitched Rules My Life!
IIRC- If I Remember Correctly
IMO - In My Opinion
IYKWIM - If You Know What I Mean
IYSWIM - If You See What I Mean
MOH - Maid/Matron of Honour
N&P - Name and Praise
OH - Other Half
OM - Old Marrieds
OP - Original Post/Poster
OT - Off Topic
PIL - Parents In Law
PSA - Public Service Announcement
RAHK - Random Act Of Hitched Kindness
SIL/BIL/MIL/FIL - Sister.../brother.../mother.../father.... In Law
STD - Save The Date
(sp) - Unsure Of Spelling
TBH - To Be Honest
TIA - Thanks In Advance
TOG – Photographer
TROLL - Someone Fake On Hitched
VOG - Videographer
WEES - What Everyone Else Said
WWYD - What Would You Do
WR - Wedding Ring
WSS - What She Said
Hearts
The heart function is not used in Wedding Planning, but is in Baby Talk to highlight announcements.
Hitched Awards
These are held once a year (usually Nov/Dec), hosted by volunteers from the Hitched community.
Watch out for the announcements and the voting categories!