Summer is the busiest time of the year for weddings! And that means many of you are hosting bridal showers in the next few months. We know that Pinterest is overflowing with great ideas, but that those ideas can also cause you a lot of stress. (Remember, most of those over-the-top, picture perfect parties are… Continue reading The Perfect Bridal Shower Brunch
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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?
Top 10 Spring Bridal Shower Themes
I love spring! The weather is lovely and trees are bursting with new blooms. Summer weddings are right around the corner, so it’s also a great time to host a wedding shower- a fun and fresh soiree that will be remembered by your guests and cherished by the bride-to-be. We’ve gathered the Top 10 Spring… Continue reading Top 10 Spring Bridal Shower Themes
Ask Cheryl: Is a First Baby Shower Mandatory?
You’re pregnant with your first baby! Congratulations! This is a special time for you and, hopefully, a time of joy and celebration. Your friends and family will also want to celebrate the upcoming arrival. But is a baby shower necessary? Maybe you feel like a baby shower is just another social obligation. Perhaps you would… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Is a First Baby Shower Mandatory?
How to Be the Perfect Bridal Shower Hostess
Planning a bridal shower for one of your closest friends, relatives or coworkers can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! Hosting a bridal shower, and wondering how it all works? Follow our tips below and you’ll be a pro in no time. Make sure everyone invited to the shower is also on the… Continue reading How to Be the Perfect Bridal Shower Hostess
Cool and Easy Summer Baby Shower Menu
Summer is a great time to host a baby shower! If you’re planning one for your bestie and her new bundle of joy we know that you have a lot to think about- location, theme, décor, games and food. We’ve created this cool and easy menu to help you check something off your list. Because… Continue reading Cool and Easy Summer Baby Shower Menu
Refreshing Recipes for Summer Bridal & Baby Showers
Whether you’re hosting a shower for a special friend, or just attending one, summertime parties are so much fun. They give everyone a chance to wear their cute summer dresses, enjoy the gorgeous weather and celebrate a special friend who is either expecting a precious baby or planning to marry the love of their life.… Continue reading Refreshing Recipes for Summer Bridal & Baby Showers
10 Fun Graduation Party Ideas
Graduation is right around the corner and today we’re bringing you 10 fun graduation party ideas. Whether you’re celebrating a high school or college graduate, these are sure to make lasting memories for years to come! This post from 2017 has become a favorite among our readers, so we’ve updated it for 2019! 1. Get an Event… Continue reading 10 Fun Graduation Party Ideas
Tips for an Unforgettable Graduation Party
Graduation season is just around the corner! We know you’re thrilled (and maybe a bit emotional) that this day has finally arrived and it’s time to start planning a fabulous, memorable event to celebrate your child’s accomplishments. Here are 10 great tips to get you started on the road to a perfect party. Consult the… Continue reading Tips for an Unforgettable Graduation Party
Fresh Ideas for a Springtime Baby Shower
The sun is shining, the snow is melting, the temperatures are rising…and there’s new life all around! Springtime signals new beginnings which make it a fabulous time to throw a beautiful and memorable baby shower that will be talked about long after the baby arrives! We’ve collected lots of fresh spring baby shower ideas to… Continue reading Fresh Ideas for a Springtime Baby Shower
Ask Cheryl: Who Should I Invite to My Bachelorette Party?
The bachelorette party has become a huge production in recent years. What once was a fun night out with the bridesmaids has become an extravagant (and expensive) weekend-long trip. With the new bachelorette party comes new questions, like who should be invited? Hi Cheryl, What is the etiquette on inviting friends to a bridal shower… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Who Should I Invite to My Bachelorette Party?
How to Plan a Book Themed Baby Shower Party
Baby Shower Inspiration from Your Favorite Book When it comes to throwing a baby shower, we know you want to keep it simple, yet creative. Maybe you’ve been to enough pink, blue or neutral colored showers to be in the hunt for a different way to celebrate the mom-to-be in your life. As always, you’ve… Continue reading How to Plan a Book Themed Baby Shower Party
Ask Cheryl: Should Future Grandmas Invite Each Other to Baby Showers They are Hosting?
Today we’re tackling two hot topics when it comes to baby showers: who should host; and who should be invited. With two future grandmas hosting separate events, Cheryl advises how best to handle the question of whether it’s appropriate for the grandmas-to-be to invite one another. Hi Cheryl, Both the future grandmas are holding separate… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Should Future Grandmas Invite Each Other to Baby Showers They are Hosting?
The Maid of Honor Knows: Bridal Shower Themes That Are Actually Fun
Planning a bridal shower should be as easy as possible. One way to make it easier? Come up with a theme to help give the décor, food, drinks, favors, and invitations some direction. That said, with so many themes to choose from (some of which are so overdone), picking one that’s just right for your… Continue reading The Maid of Honor Knows: Bridal Shower Themes That Are Actually Fun
Easy Summer Recipes for Babies and Kids
Summer is the time for all things fun and fresh! Everyone is on the hunt for the best smoothies, ice cream, and iced coffees. It’s also the time of year where kids are on the hunt for a multitude of snacks. Without the routine of school or daycare that the fall and winter provides, it… Continue reading Easy Summer Recipes for Babies and Kids
#TrendWatch: Co-ed Wedding Showers
Celebrating upcoming nuptials is a long-standing tradition, typically involving an all-girls bridal shower (and there’s nothing wrong with that). However, as men have become more involved with the planning and events surrounding the wedding, and women have besties of both genders, men are being included in the fun with a co-ed wedding shower. Originally, we… Continue reading #TrendWatch: Co-ed Wedding Showers