Our Complete Baby Registry Guide
Registering for your precious new arrival (whether it’s your first or third) can be overwhelming! With so many options for where to register and what to buy, it’s a challenge to figure out where to start or what to select. So I’m sharing some of the best tips I received about creating a baby registry, along with our favorite retailers and baby products, to help you get you started!
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– Ask a Real Mom – What to Bring a New Mom
July 25, 2024
As soon as you become a family of three, everything in your life suddenly changes. You can read all of the advice and books on parenting, but nothing can truly prepare you for the change that is motherhood. One minute you’re a newlywed figuring out life with your husband and then the next you add […]
Who Traditionally Throws A Baby Shower? Is It Okay For A Family Member To Host?
July 23, 2024
Baby showers became popular during the baby boom era of the 1950s as a way to help new moms prepare and for family and friends to celebrate the new arrival. Today, in addition to traditional baby showers, many are opting to host a “Sprinkle” (for encore babies) or a “Sip and See” (a celebration after […]
Baby Registry Splurges You Actually Need!
July 18, 2024
As a first-time mom, I had no idea what to add to our baby registry. I scoured the internet looking for the best of the best when it came to baby gear. I read all the reviews, checked all the safety guidelines, and, let’s be real, I wanted items that were also aesthetically pleasing. Though […]
Who Gets a Gift From the Bride?
July 16, 2024
Your complete guide to gift-giving on your wedding day. Before I got married, I had no idea how much work goes into planning a wedding. My to-do list was long, but the people I enlisted to help had just as much to handle — if not more! It takes a village, and that village deserves […]
– Ultimate Daddy Survival Kit – Must Have Baby Registry Items
July 11, 2024
Two main life events allow you to “register” for much-needed items that your friends and loved ones will gift to you—your wedding and the arrival of your first child. I’m going out on a limb and say you might like a do-over with your wedding registry. That cake platter looked really nice (I’m sure that […]
Wedding Guest Etiquette – What You Should (and Shouldn't) Do As a Wedding Guest
July 9, 2024
Whether you’re attending your first wedding or a seasoned pro, it’s sometimes easy to forget the do’s and don’ts of being a good wedding guest. But here at RegistryFinder.com, we’re all about helping wedding guests, so we’ve compiled this list of simple guidelines—some of these may seem obvious, but unfortunately, they do happen. Before we […]
The Best New Baby Products Trending on Social Media
July 5, 2024
If you’ve got a little one on the way, you know how overwhelming it can be to figure out exactly what you’ll need to care for your new arrival. And that overwhelming feeling isn’t just for first-time moms—even if you’re on your second or third, it seems like new products are being released every day, […]
Finding the Perfect Mother-of-the-Bride (or Groom) Dress
July 2, 2024
As a mother, your child’s wedding day is a milestone you’ve been thinking about since long before your son or daughter had their first crush. It’s a special time that marks a new chapter for your child, their partner, and your family as a whole. When you think about it that way, deciding what to […]
– Ask a Real Mom – Tips for Keeping Your Newborn Healthy When You Come Home From the Hospital
June 27, 2024
Bringing your sweet, tiny newborn home from the hospital can be the most exciting time in your life–but it can also be the most nerve-wracking. I remember feeling so afraid to leave the safety of the hospital, surrounded by nurses, lactation consultants, and doctors who could answer all my questions and monitor my little one […]
– Ask Cheryl – Can I Create a Wedding Registry for a Second Marriage?
June 25, 2024
Is it appropriate to create a wedding registry for your second marriage? Read on to find out. Hello Cheryl, My daughter is getting married this year. It is her second marriage as well as her fiancé’s second marriage, and we are wondering if it’s okay to register for gifts. They really wanted to go with […]
– Ask a Real Bride – The Truth About Mismatched Bridesmaid Dresses
June 20, 2024
Wedding planning comes with lots of decisions and questions, and sometimes, finding an answer requires some crowdsourcing. That’s how the Ask a Real Bride Instagram account came to be, and this month’s question is the perfect example of women coming together to help each other in the wedding planning process! A Real Bride asks: “Hi! […]
Oh Baby! Our Complete Baby Registry Guide
June 18, 2024
Registering for your precious new arrival (whether it’s your first or third) can be overwhelming! With so many options for where to register and what to buy, it’s a challenge to figure out where to start or what to select. When I was expecting my first baby, I wanted to make sure that I included […]
10 Unique Wedding Registry Splurges (That Are Worth the Add!)
June 13, 2024
Are you getting ready to put together your wedding registry? Maybe you’ve already started, but you’re not sure what’s appropriate to add or ask for. If you’ve got your sights set on high-ticket items or straight up splurges, you might be wondering whether you can add them to your wishlist. The good news is, you […]
– Ask Cheryl – Invited but Barely Know the Couple, Do I Still Need to Give a Wedding Gift?
June 11, 2024
Today’s question comes from a reader who feels she has an out when it comes to the etiquette rule that you should send a gift if you are invited to the wedding, and I might agree . . . Hi Cheryl, My husband and I recently received invitations to two weddings from couples we hardly […]
Your Wedding Reception Checklist
June 6, 2024
There’s more to a reception than “dinner and dancing to follow”–and while the reception is a festive celebration, there are also essential elements that make them meaningful and memorable. Your wedding day is going to fly by, and often, brides say they regret running out of time, running late, or forgetting to include important details. […]
7 Guy-Friendly Co-Ed Baby Showers
June 4, 2024
When we were expecting our first child over 12 years ago, my friend asked if she could host a co-ed baby shower. Back then, inviting men to a baby shower was a novel idea, and I didn’t think I’d be able to convince my husband to participate in a girly morning of mimosas and brunch. […]
