Growing up, my cousins and I used to watch our VHS of Father of the Bride at every sleepover, and it’s remained a favorite for good reason. While a wedding…read more
Ask a Real Bride: What if My Dad Isn’t Here?
September 24, 2020
Ask Cheryl: What Is the Best Way to Share Our Wedding Website Information With Our Guests?
September 22, 2020
We know the basic information to include on a wedding invitation. And we are familiar with the faux pas of what NOT to include on a wedding invitation. But what…read more
Ask a Real Mom: Creative At Home Date Nights
September 17, 2020
Since having our son last fall, date nights have looked a little different for me and Jon. We have a great crew of babysitters who love our boy, but with…read more
Delicious Fall Shower Recipes
September 15, 2020
There are so many wonderful combinations and flavors that just scream fall: pumpkin, apple, salted caramel, and warm spices. Instead of our typical shower menu, we decided to collect some…read more
5 Reasons to Wait on Finding Out Your Baby’s Gender
September 10, 2020
Five reasons why you may want to wait until delivery day to find out your baby’s gender! For most of human history, waiting to hear “it’s a girl!”…read more
Ask Cheryl: If I Know Someone Can’t Attend My Wedding, Should I Still Send an Invitation?
September 8, 2020
Dear Cheryl, After setting our wedding date, some of my friends have already let me know that they won’t be able to attend. Should I still send them an invitation?…read more
The Cutest Pumpkin in the Patch Fall Baby Shower
September 3, 2020
In my opinion, the best season of the year is fall. At least where I’m living in southwest Ohio, the weather cools off and crisps up, the leaves start falling…read more
Personalized Gifts for Your Bridal Party
September 1, 2020
Show each individual in your bridal party just how much you appreciate them with a personalized gift before the wedding. There is nothing accidental about a bridal party. Each individual…read more
Our Top 10 Fall Bridal Shower Ideas
August 27, 2020
The temperatures are dropping, and the leaves are falling, but love is in bloom! If you’re hosting a bridal shower this fall, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve collected…read more
Ask Cheryl: Should I Send a Baby Gift if the Shower was Canceled Due to Covid-19?
August 25, 2020
Even in these uncertain times of social distancing and limited gatherings, common etiquette rules still apply. When a special social event, like a baby shower, has to be cancelled, you…read more
Everything You Need for the Perfect Movie Night In
August 20, 2020
Picture this: You’ve just had a great day with the family and you’ve picked out the perfect movie to watch together. You slip on your comfiest loungewear, throw your hair…read more
Wedding Traditions: Which Ones to Keep and Which Ones to Toss
August 18, 2020
Everyone loves weddings, and we all look forward to the time-honored traditions of the ceremony and reception. But are there some traditions that are better left behind in the past?…read more
14 Unique Registry Ideas for Established Couples (and those who “have it all”)
August 13, 2020
Choosing items to add to your wedding registry can be hard enough as it is, but when you’re heading into your second marriage or starting your first later in life,…read more
Ask Cheryl: Wedding Faux Pas Couples Should Avoid (Top 6 DO’s & DON’Ts)
August 11, 2020
When planning a wedding, brides (and grooms!) dream of their perfect wedding day. A day that celebrates their love and who they are as a couple. One goal is to…read more
Ask a Real Mom: Grandparent Essentials
August 6, 2020
Jon and I live in Ohio, quite a distance from both sides of our families. So when we pack up to go home for a week or even for a…read more
