Here at RegistryFinder.com, we recently kicked off a new series called, “Ask a Real Bride.” While tradition and etiquette experts are wonderful guides, we believe it’s helpful to hear from real brides on how they handled the all-too-real drama and dilemmas around saying “I do.” Last month, we tackled the topic of kids at weddings.… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: What’s Worth the Splurge for Your Wedding?
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Ask a Real Bride: Wedding Mistakes You Wish You Could Fix
No matter how meticulously you plan, there is bound to be something about your wedding day you look back on and wish you could change. In today’s edition of “Ask a Real Bride,” we take a look at the biggest wedding day regrets: from makeup mishaps to missing memorable moments, I hope this list of… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: Wedding Mistakes You Wish You Could Fix
Ask a Real Bride: Should I Try a Wedding DIY?
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a woman in possession of an engagement ring must also be in want of a Pinterest-perfect wedding. And since limitless budgets are but a fantasy, many brides quickly pivot from browsing Pinterest for inspiration to clicking through the site’s many, many DIY tutorials for everything from favors to… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: Should I Try a Wedding DIY?
Ask a Real Bride: 7 Tips for Handling Wedding Guest Drama
For most couples, finalizing the guest list can feel like navigating a minefield filled with potential emotional explosions. Divorced parents, squabbling siblings, and contentious relationships all make planning a drama-free wedding a huge challenge for brides and grooms. So in today’s edition of “Ask a Real Bride,” we’re sharing tips for how to handle those… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: 7 Tips for Handling Wedding Guest Drama
Ask a Real Bride: Five Tips for Including Kids in Your Wedding
Almost two and half years ago, I kicked off the “Ask a Real Bride” series with the topic of kids and weddings, and I was blown away by the strong opinions and emotions on both sides of the issue. You can read the full debate on kids and weddings here, and know this: no matter… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: Five Tips for Including Kids in Your Wedding
Ask a Real Bride: How to Honor Loved Ones You’re Missing on Your Wedding Day
It’s never easy marking milestones without our loved ones. But because weddings are such family affairs, the absence of a parent, grandparent, or sibling can be especially difficult. That’s where the @askarealbride followers come in! The @askarealbride Instagram page is a place where brides, mothers of the bride, bridesmaids, and wedding guests can ask questions… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: How to Honor Loved Ones You’re Missing on Your Wedding Day
Ask a Real Bride: How Should I Choose My Bridesmaids?
My 7-year-old daughter recently looked lost in thought. When I asked her what she was thinking about, she said, with a great deal of concern, “Mom. Who do you think my bridesmaids will be?” Even the littlest girls understand that choosing your bridal party is like solidifying your inner circle: whether we admit it or… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: How Should I Choose My Bridesmaids?
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: Online shopping makes it possible… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: Can I Register for Whatever I Want?
Ask a Real Bride: Do I Have to Wear a Veil?
Are veils a mandatory requirement for brides? Real brides share their advice to help you decide if you should say, “I do” or “I don’t” to a veil! Nothing makes me happier than helping brides problem-solve, and so I’m delighted to share a recent text I received from a bride who will be married in… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: Do I Have to Wear a Veil?
Ask a Real Bride: How to Handle Wedding Disappointments
Does planning your dream wedding feel more like a nightmare? Our real brides share how they handled their wedding-related disappointments. If you’ve been engaged for more than five minutes, you’ve probably faced some wedding-related stress. No other day comes with more expectations than your wedding day, and many brides find that their dream wedding and… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: How to Handle Wedding Disappointments
12 Awesome Child Care Hacks for New Parents
I remember those early days of being a new mom like it was yesterday! I came home from the hospital with a tiny human that I was supposed to keep alive- with no official training or even a user’s manual. Sometimes my little one was awake, fed and happy. Sometimes he screamed uncontrollably for no… Continue reading 12 Awesome Child Care Hacks for New Parents
Ask a Real Bride: Four Ways to Thank Your Vendors
You researched them, interviewed them, compared them to the other options, and finally, made your choice: I’m not talking about your fiance, I’m talking about your vendors! From the florist to the coordinator, the photographer to the DJ, you’ve got a dedicated team working behind the scenes to make your wedding vision come to life.… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: Four Ways to Thank Your Vendors
Ask a Real Dad: Baby Bootcamp – What Every Dad Needs to Know about Life with a Newborn
Alright Dad-to-Be, your partner has been expertly growing that baby for the last nine months and is ready to pop. As the big day rapidly approaches, you will undoubtedly have moments of self-reflection and ask yourself, “Am I ready?” If you answered “Yes,” there’s only one response to that – lol 😂. The short answer… Continue reading Ask a Real Dad: Baby Bootcamp – What Every Dad Needs to Know about Life with a Newborn
When Registering for Baby Items, Should I Choose This or That?
When you make your baby registry, you’re choosing items that will need to last you many years. For instance, if you have 3 children, each a few years apart, you may need a high chair that will hold up for over 10 years! (That sounds a bit daunting!) I know from experience that you can… Continue reading When Registering for Baby Items, Should I Choose This or That?
9 Wedding Tips for the Mother of the Bride & Mother of the Groom
Congratulations! Your baby just got engaged! Unless you’ve been through this before, you are probably wondering, what do I do now? You are a very significant part of the big day. (But I didn’t have to tell you that.) My daughter recently got married, and someone said to me, “You are the second most important… Continue reading 9 Wedding Tips for the Mother of the Bride & Mother of the Groom
Ask a Real Bride: Wedding Reception Timelines and Tips
We’ve all been to those wedding receptions that seem to drag on and on: a cocktail hour that lasts for two, speeches that seem to never end, and other delays that cause guests to yawn before the cake is even cut. So how can you make sure your guests enjoy the celebration and don’t spend… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: Wedding Reception Timelines and Tips