prewedding
Prior to vows
Prewedding describes events, activities, or preparations that take place before a wedding ceremony: prewedding jitters, prewedding photos, a prewedding dinner for the families.
The term covers everything from engagement parties to rehearsal dinners to the nervous anticipation of the couple.
Pre-marriage gift gathering
- bachelorette partyPre-nuptial celebration for bride
- bachelor partyPre-nuptial celebration for groom
- rehearsal dinnerPre-nuptial meal for wedding party
- engagement partyEvent honoring newly affianced couple
mehndi · stag do · hen night · couples shower · welcome dinner · cocktail party · spa day · rehearsal
Choosing an event location
- guest listRecord of invitees
- budgetPlan for spending
- invitationsRequests to attend
- tastingsSmall-portion flavor evaluations
registry · seating chart · timeline · coordinator · checklist · deposits · contracts · florist
State of awaiting something
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
- jittersNervous agitation
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
stress · joy · butterflies · overwhelm · cold feet · eagerness · impatience · doubt
Finding places to film
- golden hourWarm-lit period near sunset
- posesHeld body positions
- outfitsMatched sets of clothes
- propsTheater accessories or praise
romantic · candid · studio · outdoor · backdrop · photographer · album · slideshow
Prayer seeking divine favor
- prayerAddress to deity
- fastingDeliberate food avoidance
- cleansingRemoving dirt or toxins
- hennaPlant-derived body dye
turmeric · oil bath · dowry · betrothal · ring ceremony · contract signing · gift exchange · traditional dress
bridal shower
Pre-marriage gift gathering
- bachelorette partyPre-nuptial celebration for bride
- bachelor partyPre-nuptial celebration for groom
- rehearsal dinnerPre-nuptial meal for wedding party
engagement party · mehndi · stag do · hen night · couples shower · welcome dinner · cocktail party · spa day · rehearsal
venue selection
Choosing an event location
- guest listRecord of invitees
- budgetPlan for spending
- invitationsRequests to attend
tastings · registry · seating chart · timeline · coordinator · checklist · deposits · contracts · florist · caterer
anticipation
State of awaiting something
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
- jittersNervous agitation
anxiety · stress · joy · butterflies · overwhelm · cold feet · eagerness · impatience · doubt · elation
location scouting
Finding places to film
- golden hourWarm-lit period near sunset
- posesHeld body positions
- outfitsMatched sets of clothes
props · romantic · candid · studio · outdoor · backdrop · photographer · album · slideshow · styling
blessing
Prayer seeking divine favor
henna · turmeric · oil bath · dowry · betrothal · ring ceremony · contract signing · gift exchange · traditional dress · confession