This week, we’re shining a light on the couples reimagining their weddings due to COVID-19. How did they handle the unexpected turn of events on what was supposed to be their wedding day? The RegistryFinder Team is all about celebrating, but these days, our focus has turned to offering support. As couples and their families… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: Coronavirus Edition
Author: Christina Peterson
12 years and 3 kids later, Christina still counts her wedding day as the best day of her life. Maybe that’s why she loves connecting with brides, mothers of the bride and groom, and bridesmaids: she wants everyone to love their wedding season! Over the past year, Christina has cultivated an active, helpful Instagram community called @askarealbride, filled with daily etiquette Q+A’s, planning tips, and some occasional humor. Though planning can be stressful, Christina enjoys helping brides find the joy and face etiquette dilemmas with kindness, clarity, and grace.
Ask a Real Bride: Should I Delay My Honeymoon?
Does the idea of getting married and immediately hopping on a plane seem overwhelming? While the traditional honeymoon takes place immediately following the wedding, many couples are choosing to delay the big trip by weeks and even months! As someone who chose her wedding date solely based on when I could go on my honeymoon… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: Should I Delay My Honeymoon?
Ask a Real Bride: What should Brides do for their own Bridal Shower?
Everything the bride needs to know to glow at her bridal shower. Google “Bridal showers” and you’ll find tons of ideas for hostesses and attendees: themes, menus, and gifts. But what about advice for the guest of honor? While you may host and attend many bridal showers throughout your lifetime, you only get to be… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: What should Brides do for their own Bridal Shower?
17 Gifts You Didn’t Know You Could Monogram
I take that back—if you’re from the South, you know you can monogram anything standing still (thank you, Reese Witherspoon). I was first exposed to the magic of monogramming as a college student at the University of Florida; before my time there, I associated monograms with preppy babies and my grandmother. But, upon arriving on… Continue reading 17 Gifts You Didn’t Know You Could Monogram
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
Ask a Real Mom: What’s Not Worth the Stress
Worrying is part of motherhood, but our moms reveal areas you can relax and relieve some stress! As a new mom, it seems like every aspect of your child’s development and your parenting skills is cause for concern. Is she eating enough? Why is he crying? Should I put her down? Should I pick her… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: What’s Not Worth the Stress
Ask a Real Bride: How to Find Your Perfect Wedding Dress
In a woman’s life, there is no other wardrobe decision more important than her wedding dress. Tulle, lace, and sparkles may fill little girls’ dreams of their dress, but once that little girl grows up and gets engaged, she may realize that finding the dream dress is more about wading through endless options, battling budget… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: How to Find Your Perfect Wedding Dress
Ask a Real Mom: Baby Registry Regrets + Registry Wins
If you’re expecting your first baby, your Facebook and Instagram feeds are probably filled with ads for “must have” baby products. From swaddles that promise the best night’s sleep, to playmats that guarantee a higher IQ, there’s no shortage of products for new parents to consider. But instead of giving you a list of more… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: Baby Registry Regrets + Registry Wins
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
Ask a Real Mom: How Do You Keep the Romance Alive with a New Baby?
While expert advice is nice, sometimes you just need to hear honest advice from other moms about the challenges of parenthood–we’re here to help! For our new series, Ask a Real Mom, we’ll be gathering and sharing advice that will help moms in any stage of parenthood. Our first question actually isn’t about kids; it’s… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: How Do You Keep the Romance Alive with a New Baby?
Why All Your Friends Wish You’d Register at Amazon
Wedding guests, you know the drill: your friend announces her engagement, you get the wedding invitation in the mail, and you look up her wedding registry (by visiting RegistryFinder.com, of course). Then it’s off to the store’s website where you promptly filter the results to only see what’s left on the registry, sorted by price… Continue reading Why All Your Friends Wish You’d Register at Amazon
New Year’s Resolutions for Every Bride
If you’re one of the lucky girls who received a diamond ring in the month of December, then January is sure to be a busy month filled with wedding planning, dress shopping, and registry creating! Don’t forget that January is also the perfect time to set goals for the New Year ahead—so allow us to… Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions for Every Bride
What to Wear for Your Engagement Photos
So you’ve decided to go for an engagement photo shoot—great choice! Your engagement photos are the perfect opportunity to feel comfortable with your photographer before the big day and capture your love story. Once you book the shoot, the next big decision is your wardrobe: what should you and your fiancé wear for this super… Continue reading What to Wear for Your Engagement Photos
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
Finding the Perfect Bridesmaid Gift
Say “thank you” to your bridesmaids with gifts as special and unique as they are! In the many weddings I’ve been involved in over the last decade, I’ve noticed that brides and grooms aren’t afraid to ditch tradition and follow trends that better reflect their personalities. My personal favorite of these new trend has been… Continue reading Finding the Perfect Bridesmaid Gift
Winter Wedding Color Palettes: Our Current Obsessions
Choosing a color palette is the perfect starting point for planning your dream wedding—here are our current winter favorites! When I was planning my wedding, I lived in a state of ignorant bliss: Pinterest wasn’t a “thing,” Instagram was ad-free, and Martha Stewart was the only recognizable influencer in the wedding world. Life was simpler,… Continue reading Winter Wedding Color Palettes: Our Current Obsessions