What to Do When the Invitation Says “No Gifts”

June 22, 2021

It’s a hard reality to face — receiving an invitation that says “no gifts” in one form or another. Perhaps you’ve heard through the grapevine that the happy couple has requested that no wedding gifts be purchased, or maybe you’ve been invited to a present-free birthday party. Whatever the case, it’s likely you’re itching to […]

Unique Wedding Registry Items from Food52

June 11, 2021

Featuring unique, handmade and artisanal home goods, the Shop at Food52 is a wedding registry gold mine! Have you ever found yourself mid-task thinking, there has got to be a better/more fun/easier way to do this? If your answer was yes, I want you to know that you, my friend, are not alone! When you’re […]

15 Poetry Books to Inspire Your Vows

June 9, 2021

From classic odes to modern pronouncements of love, there are so many poetry books to inspire your wedding day vows — check them out! If you’ve chosen to write your own wedding vows, it can be hard to know where to start. Even as a professional writer, I had a hard time coming up with […]

5 Ways to Celebrate Your Blended Family During Your Wedding Ceremony

May 13, 2021

Blended weddings bring together more than just a bride and groom; they symbolize the bringing together of two families. When one or both halves of the couple have children from a previous marriage or relationship, including them in the ceremony can help smooth the transition and make them feel like they’re part of the celebration. […]

15 Ideas for Your Bride & Groom Gift Exchange

April 20, 2021

The bride and groom gift exchange is a wedding tradition whose origin is a little fuzzy, but it’s withstood generations of marriages and is still popular among modern couples today. It’s an opportunity for the couple to have a private moment during their wedding day (or the night before) outside of the festivities. Not sure […]

7 Non-Traditional Baby Shower Ideas

April 15, 2021

From low-key moms-to-be to the mothers welcoming their second or third children, there are plenty of reasons to throw a baby shower that eschews convention. And let’s be honest: after a while, all those baby showers can start to morph into one mega-memory after you’ve attended enough. Not sure where to get started as you […]

High School & College Graduation Gifts for Every Budget

March 30, 2021

Graduations — one of life’s many milestones that has a bittersweet element to it. On the one hand, it marks a student’s achievements and celebrates the closing of one chapter and the start of another. On the other hand, it can be a shock for family members and close friends to see someone they knew […]

14 Personalized & Sentimental Baby Gifts

March 16, 2021

Whether you’re planning your baby registry or shopping for baby gifts, it’s easy to get to a point where every option feels like more of the same thing. And while we can’t escape the everyday essentials and nursery must-haves — and why would we want to? — there’s something special about a gift that’s unique […]

Bridal Shower Themes for Every Zodiac Sign

March 11, 2021

There are so many easy ways to personalize just about anything these days. From custom-curated experiences to monogrammed fashion, you can make anything your very own. So, when it comes to throwing a bridal shower, why should it be any different? If you’ve been handed the task of throwing a bride-to-be’s celebration, this is your […]

– Geeking Out – 12 Tech Gifts You’ll Love Adding to Your Wedding Registry

March 4, 2021

Let’s be honest: you don’t have to be a tech nerd or a total geek to love all kinds of gadgets that make life easier, keep your home clean, and are downright cool. For most people, when they think of adding tech gifts to their wedding registry, they think entertainment centers and kitchen appliances — […]

Our Favorite Virtual Baby Shower Games

March 2, 2021

Hosting a virtual baby shower? Don’t forget to plan time for games! Discover our favorite virtual games to play while you celebrate. With just about everything these days affected by COVID-19 in some way, it’s really no surprise that everyone is changing up the way they celebrate life’s special moments — and baby showers are […]

7 Tips for Hosting a Drive-Through Baby Shower

February 16, 2021

Tips for Hosting a Drive-Through Baby Shower Thinking of throwing a drive-through baby shower? We’ve compiled our top tips to help you plan an unforgettable celebration. I don’t know about you, but when the pandemic first appeared and started changing plans on us last year, I expected that we’d be just about back to normal […]

How to Host a Virtual Bridal Shower

February 2, 2021

Don’t let social distancing stop you from throwing an exciting virtual bridal shower! With the recent outbreak and spread of COVID-19, couples have had to forgo their intended wedding dates, reschedule with vendors, and even flat-out cancel their wedding festivities. Of course, the number one concern for everyone these days is health and safety, and […]

Will You Be My Bridesmaid? 6 Steps for DIY Bundles

January 19, 2021

What should you put in your bridesmaid bundles? Discover our 6 simple steps to a beautiful DIY assortment… Brides, it’s time to pop the question! Yep, you read that right — your fiance may have gotten down on one knee to ask for your hand in marriage — now you get to have the fun […]

Tips + Outfit Inspo for Your Winter Engagement Photo Shoot

December 3, 2020

When I got engaged, my first priority was nailing down a wedding date. The second priority? Figuring out our engagement photos. From the location to the time of day to the outfits, everything had to be perfect — and I know I was no exception as a modern bride.   These days, an engagement photo […]

Holiday Gifts the Whole Family Can Enjoy

October 15, 2020

The holidays are all about spending time with family. Check out our favorite activities, games, and other fun gift ideas you can enjoy together. Somehow, just like they always do, the holidays have snuck up on us and are right around the corner. As you put the finishing touches on your festive home decor and […]

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