| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | accommodations | places for guests to stay |
| 2. | aisle | walkway for the processional |
| 3. | altar | place where vows are exchanged |
| 4. | alterations | changes made to clothing fit |
| 5. | appetizer | small dish before main meal |
| 6. | backup plan | alternative plan if needed |
| 7. | best man | chief groomsman |
| 8. | bouquet | arranged flowers carried by bride |
| 9. | boutonniere | flower worn on a jacket |
| 10. | breakdown | taking down after event |
| 11. | bridal party | group supporting the couple |
| 12. | bridesmaid | female wedding attendant |
| 13. | budget | the planned amount to spend |
| 14. | catering | food and drink service |
| 15. | centerpiece | table decoration focal point |
| 16. | ceremony | the formal wedding event |
| 17. | charger | decorative plate under dinnerware |
| 18. | checklist | list of tasks to complete |
| 19. | contract | formal service agreement |
| 20. | coordination | organizing moving parts smoothly |
| 21. | corsage | small floral arrangement worn |
| 22. | dance floor | area reserved for dancing |
| 23. | delivery | bringing items to the venue |
| 24. | deposit | money paid in advance |
| 25. | destination wedding | wedding held away from home |
| 26. | DJ | person who plays music |
| 27. | dress code | expected style of clothing |
| 28. | emcee | person who announces events |
| 29. | engagement ring | ring given before marriage |
| 30. | entrée | main course of a meal |
| 31. | escort card | card directing guest to table |
| 32. | family style | shared dishes passed around table |
| 33. | favor | small gift for guests |
| 34. | first dance | couple’s opening dance |
| 35. | fitting | appointment to try on attire |
| 36. | flatware | forks, knives, and spoons |
| 37. | floor plan | layout of tables and spaces |
| 38. | florist | person who provides flowers |
| 39. | glassware | drinking glasses for the event |
| 40. | gown | formal dress for the bride |
| 41. | groomsman | male wedding attendant |
| 42. | guest book | book for guest messages |
| 43. | guest list | list of invited people |
| 44. | hair stylist | person who styles hair |
| 45. | head table | main table for wedding party |
| 46. | hospitality suite | room for guest gathering |
| 47. | hotel block | reserved group of hotel rooms |
| 48. | insurance | coverage against loss or damage |
| 49. | invitation | formal request to attend |
| 50. | invoice | bill for services |
| 51. | jewelry | decorative personal ornaments |
| 52. | license | legal document to marry |
| 53. | lighting | illumination design for the event |
| 54. | limousine | long luxury car |
| 55. | linens | tablecloths and fabric table items |
| 56. | maid of honor | chief bridesmaid |
| 57. | makeup artist | person who applies makeup |
| 58. | marriage certificate | official record of marriage |
| 59. | menu | list of food options |
| 60. | microphone | device that amplifies voices |
| 61. | mocktail | nonalcoholic mixed drink |
| 62. | officiant | person who conducts the ceremony |
| 63. | open bar | drinks paid by hosts |
| 64. | payment plan | schedule for paying costs |
| 65. | permit | official permission for an activity |
| 66. | photographer | person who takes wedding photos |
| 67. | place card | card showing assigned seat |
| 68. | planner | person managing wedding details |
| 69. | processional | entrance sequence before ceremony |
| 70. | program | printed outline of ceremony |
| 71. | rain plan | weather alternative arrangement |
| 72. | reception | party after the ceremony |
| 73. | recessional | exit sequence after ceremony |
| 74. | registry | gift list for guests |
| 75. | rehearsal | practice before the ceremony |
| 76. | rental | item hired for temporary use |
| 77. | ring | symbolic band for marriage |
| 78. | RSVP | reply to an invitation |
| 79. | save-the-date | early notice of wedding date |
| 80. | seating chart | plan for guest seating |
| 81. | setup | arranging items before event |
| 82. | shoes | footwear for the wedding day |
| 83. | signature drink | custom featured beverage |
| 84. | sweetheart table | table for the couple |
| 85. | tasting | sampling food before choosing menu |
| 86. | tie | neckwear for formal attire |
| 87. | timeline | schedule of wedding events |
| 88. | toast | short speech honoring someone |
| 89. | transportation | travel arrangements for people |
| 90. | tuxedo | formal suit for the groom |
| 91. | uplighting | lights aimed upward for effect |
| 92. | valet | parking service for guests |
| 93. | veil | bridal head covering |
| 94. | vendor | a business supplying wedding services |
| 95. | venue | the place for the wedding |
| 96. | videographer | person who films the wedding |
| 97. | vows | promises made during marriage ceremony |
| 98. | walk-through | site visit before the wedding |
| 99. | wedding band | ring exchanged at wedding |
| 100. | welcome bag | gift bag for arriving guests |