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5 Fabulous Fall Baby Shower Themes
September 7, 2021
Autumn is such a beautiful season for gatherings! I always get excited at the first signs of colorful leaves and pumpkin patches. With so much natural beauty happening around us, it is easy to take our cues from this golden season, and choose a theme for a cozy baby shower. 1) Little Pumpkin Pumpkins are […]
10 Expert Tips for Hosting Your First Baby Shower
August 12, 2021
If you’re a 30-something year-old like me, you’re probably very familiar with the wedding circuit. There’s at least one bridal shower, a bachelorette weekend, sometimes a lingerie shower, and of course, the wedding weekend itself. But if you think you’re done celebrating the couple after the wedding, think again. As the old adage goes: First […]
Hosting a Sip and See
July 6, 2021
Southern culture has given us so many of our favorite things: monograms, sweet tea, seersucker and line dancing, just to name a few. Southern tradition harkens back to simpler times of front porch sitting and gathering up all your favorite people for a big dinner around your dining table. Maybe that’s why so many of […]
12 Guy-Friendly Co-Ed Baby Shower Themes
June 29, 2021
When we were expecting our first child, my friend asked if she could host a co-ed baby shower. I didn’t think I’d be able to convince my husband to participate in a girly morning of mimosas and brunch. But, when my friend told me she wanted to plan a baseball themed cookout, I knew my […]
Hot Summer Bridal Shower Themes and Recipes
June 1, 2021
Summer is wedding time which means it’s also bridal shower time! We’re back with four of this summer’s hottest bridal shower themes. We’ve gathered delicious recipes and pretty décor ideas that can be effortlessly incorporated into your event. This will allow you to sit back and enjoy the shower alongside your guests and the bride-to-be! […]
Plan a Patriotic Baby Shower
May 20, 2021
We all love red, white, and blue…and babies too! Summer is the perfect time to throw an All-American baby shower, with lots of patriotic holidays filling the calendar, and the warm weather calling for casual, outdoor events. A patriotic theme is perfect for any crowd, whether it’s a coed shower or a traditional one, and […]
A Simple Graduation Party in 5 Easy Steps
April 8, 2021
When my beautiful niece graduated from the University of Kentucky, I had recently purchased a new home and thought her graduation would be the perfect excuse for me to host a party. Because I had just moved in, I didn’t have a whole lot of time to plan, but we pulled it off and it […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Host a Virtual Baby Shower
January 26, 2021
We were all hoping that the beginning of 2021 would’ve brought the end of Covid-19! You, your friends and, most importantly, the mom-to-be have probably had this baby shower on the calendar for months, looking forward to the day of gathering together to celebrate this new little one. And now with cases on the rise […]
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 of our favorite fall themed recipes. Whether you’re hosting a baby shower or a bridal shower (or any fall party for that matter) we’ve got […]
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 into a bun, and plop yourself onto the couch for some much-needed entertainment. Now come back to reality — makes you want to run back […]
– Ask Cheryl – Should the Mother of the Bride Be Invited to the Bridal Shower?
July 28, 2020
As the Mother of the Bride, you should have a place of honor at most of the wedding and pre-wedding events, including the bridal shower. But what if you (the MOB) and your other daughters (the sisters of the bride) have not been invited to the bridal shower? Dear Cheryl, My daughter’s fiancé’s aunt is […]
– Stocking Your Bar – Drinking Glasses Decoded
June 30, 2020
From wine and cocktails to beer, our handy guide will help you determine the right drinking glasses for your wedding registry or your next celebration. Deciding on drinking glasses and barware for your wedding registry or celebration can feel intimidating once you start thinking beyond your typical red and white wine glasses. While there’s no […]
Mother’s Day Gifts and Recipes from Food52
May 2, 2020
Serve up an unforgettable — and delicious — gift for Mom this Mother’s Day! Much like everything else in our lives, Mother’s Day is looking a little bit different this year. With the difficulties imposed by the necessary social distancing measures, even the thought of celebration can be anxiety-inducing. But, it doesn’t have to be […]
Virtual Graduation Ceremonies and Celebrations
April 30, 2020
All across the nation, major life milestones are being put on hold as we navigate a global pandemic. Weddings, baby showers, graduations, anything that gathers 10 or more people in close proximity are being postponed or altogether canceled and moved online or to a much smaller back up venue and plan. Here at RegistryFinder we […]
