So I’ve been researching where all those antiquated terminology comes from and what it means:
Carriages at midnight: doesnt mean some sort of Cinderalla carriages. Its just a polite way of saying that the party will end at midnight, please arrange for your transport home by this time. 
Bring a bottle: means asking guests to bring gifts of alcohol to the parties. 
Here are some terms that will be useful when researching your wedding dress or speaking to the bridal consultant. I’ve also put in some terms about flowers so it can help …