What is a Bam?

Thanks Lisa!

Now that makes sense lol

In addition to pictures, a BAM might also include a run-down of the wedding day (what went perfectly/what was a mess), a list of vendors (and sometimes quick reviews), and budget info. Many brides/couples are on the forum for a long time during wedding planning and sort of develop a following among other readers who want to hear/see how a long talked about wedding turned out: a BAM is the way a bride/couple does that! Also, there is sort of an unwritten rule that the ONLY acceptable response to a BAM post (and a dress post) is a supportive, positive response. Most other posts will get a range of "honest" responses pointing out the pros and cons related to the question asked, but a BAM is sacred -- you can only say super positive things! (As it should be!)

I appreciate the information MOB - and it totally makes sense.

When I was on here last year, I was more participatory. It's just been so much going on that I'm just now getting back on so I missed a lot of the preliminary details. We reset our date, but didn't really start re-planning until about 3 months out. It was mostly trying to scale things back due to COVID. The ceremony deets are about the same, just a much smaller guest list. The biggest change has been to not have a reception. I'd like to perhaps do a celebratory gathering for our 1st anniversary, fingers crossed.

I missed being able to share and get feedback from other ladies and just getting the overall feeling of encouragement from being on here so I'm glad that I came back

For a full list of common community lingo, check out this discussion: Wedding Acronyms on WeddingWire.

That was SOOOOO helpful lol

Thank you ever so much!

I'm happy to find this conversation ! Will help me a lot to understand the american way of talking weddings :-D