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—Prime Day Playbook— Build the Perfect Wedding Registry—Before the Deals Drop!
Why Prime Day Is a Bride’s Secret Weapon If you’re building a wedding registry, Prime Day is basically your Super Bowl. The timing is ideal, the discounts are real, and with a little prep, you can snag everything from honeymoon luggage to a high‑speed blender—all without asking your guests to spend a fortune. Whether your […]
—Ask a Real Bride— How Involved Should I be in My Bridal Shower?
Your wedding can feel like a crash course in event planning: suddenly, your to-do list is filled with finding vendors, building your budget, and creating your guest list. With endless event inspiration and ideas flooding social media feeds, many brides are left wondering where the planning responsibilities actually end. I’ve got some good news for […]
—Ask a Real Bride— Can I Register for Whatever I Want?
Fishing poles, office supplies, board games, a $700 massage chair: what do these items have in common? I’ve seen them all included on wedding registries of friends and family within the last few months! Why are these non-traditional items popping up on wedding registries? I can think of two reasons: But with Amazon, Target, and […]
—Ask a Real Bride— Should My Parents’ Names Appear on My Wedding Invitations?
Note: Featured image provided by Caitlin Elizabeth Photography. Caitlin Elizabeth Photography has all the tips for creating a beautiful flat lay featuring your wedding invitation! If you’re not yet part of the Ask a Real Bride Instagram community, you have to join us: brides to be, mothers of the bride and groom, bridesmaids, and anyone […]
—Ask a Real Bride— What Should I Write on My Wedding Website?
In the past decade, wedding websites have become an essential information hub for the couple and their guests. In a recent survey on our @askarealbride Instagram page, 86% of brides reported that they’ve already built out a website for their upcoming wedding. If you’re in the 14%, don’t stress–we have you covered! Over 500 amazing […]
—Ask a Real Bride— The Truth About Mismatched Bridesmaid Dresses
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! […]
—Ask a Real Bride— Can I Plan My Own Bridal Shower?
If you’ve been engaged for more than ten minutes, you may have already realized that “planning mode” sets in quickly. Suddenly, brides-to-be feel like they’ve got dates to set and events to orchestrate. But is one of those events your own bridal shower? Let’s talk about it! A Real Bride Asks: “I’m recently engaged and […]
—Ask a Real Bride— Planning Your Wedding Guest List
When I got engaged, I just about instantly began planning my wedding: the venue, the atmosphere, the music, and, of course, the guests. Little did I know, I’d be accommodating the wishes of my in-laws and my own parents and managing expectations from extended family and opinionated friends. Planning my guest list was more overwhelming […]
—Ask A Real Bride— Destination Wedding Etiquette FAQ’s
Destination weddings seem to become more popular every year. With the ease of planning online and snagging great travel deals, why not have your wedding weekend double as a vacation for family and friends? Yet a wedding that involves travel may also lead you into uncharted etiquette territory–and we’re here to help! Read on for […]
—Ask a Real Bride— Help! My In-Laws Keep Adding Wedding Guests!
The trickiest part of planning a wedding is often the guest list. Determining who gets an invitation is often a collaborative process between the couple and their parents, and when one set of parents is paying, that collaborative process becomes a very delicate dance. This month’s wedding etiquette question comes from a bride trying to […]
—Ask a Real Bride— Should the Mother of the Bride Host a Shower?
Throughout the wedding planning process, the mother of the bride takes on many roles: she often plays the part of organizer, budgeter, coordinator, counselor, and confidante. But is “shower hostess” a title that should be taken on by the MOB? With the help of our Ask a Real Bride Instagram audience, let’s explore the traditional […]
—Ask a Real Bride— How Much Can I Ask My Bridesmaids to Spend?
We’ve all heard the joke, “Always a bridesmaid, never a bride.” So when it’s finally your turn to be the one in white, you may struggle with two conflicting feelings: Brides juggling those conflicting emotions reach out to me week after week on our @askarealbride Instagram page with questions like this: The key to answering […]
—Ask a Real Bride— Where are the Wedding Gifts? Why Some Guests Aren’t Giving–And What You Can Do About It
The Ask a Real Bride Instagram page is growing, and we would love to see you there, too! Every week, we discuss wedding etiquette topics like plus ones, dress codes, gift registries, and thank-you notes. And while there are many guidelines for hosting, gifting, and expressing gratitude, there’s one wedding topic that almost no one […]
—Ask a Real Bride— Is it Okay to Have a Wedding B-List?
For many engaged couples, the guest list is the first step in wedding planning: many factors, including the budget, overall vision, and venue capacity can make determining who gets the invite a difficult decision. One solution for trying to include as many of your loved ones as possible? Creating a “B-List.” What’s a “B-List?” A […]
—Ask a Real Bride— 6 Bachelorette Party Do’s and Don’ts
In the midst of wedding planning, a weekend getaway with your best friends sounds like the perfect break from all the stress. But in order to keep your bachelorette weekend truly stress-free, there are a few things brides may want to keep in mind. My favorite source for wedding-related wisdom? Our @Ask a Real Bride […]
—Ask a Real Bride— How Do I Tell Guests the Dress Code?
Four ways to tell guests what to wear to your wedding If you’re in the middle of wedding planning, your mind is filled with ideas for how to make your big day enjoyable and memorable for your guests. One important element: helping your guests feel comfortable in what they wear to celebrate. So what’s the […]