When a couple chooses a small, destination wedding, family and friends might try to insist on traditional pre-wedding celebrations, like a bridal shower. How should couples handle the pressure to register and have showers when their wedding guest list is small? Cheryl offers her solution and the one etiquette rule that should never change with… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Etiquette of Having a Bridal Shower with a Small Destination Wedding Guest List
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Hot Summer Bridal Shower Themes and Recipes
Summer is the heart of wedding season and the perfect time for a fun bridal shower! We’ve rounded up some of the best bridal shower themes, tasty recipes, and gorgeous decor ideas to make your celebration a breeze. With these ideas in hand, you’ll be all set to create a memorable day for the bride-to-be… Continue reading Hot Summer Bridal Shower Themes and Recipes
First Wedding Anniversary Gifts
Every wedding anniversary is special, but there’s something uniquely beautiful about your first. While some say it’s the hardest year, I think it’s the most exciting. It’s your first year legally bound to your best friend, fulfilling the vows you made for eternity—it’s a big deal! So when it comes time to choose the perfect… Continue reading First Wedding Anniversary Gifts
Ask Cheryl: How Do I Share My Wedding Registry?
Hi Cheryl, How do I share my wedding registry with our friends and family? I want to make sure they know where we’re registered. Thanks, Brenda Hi Brenda, It’s best etiquette to wait until someone asks about your registry before sharing your list or preferences. But here are a few tips to help you spread… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: How Do I Share My Wedding Registry?
Ask Cheryl: Father of Bride Can’t Afford to Travel to Destination Wedding
Dear Cheryl, My daughter has a 3rd wedding planned at a destination 1,000 miles from my home. She lives 20 minutes away from me. I am 80+ disabled and on Oxygen, and I have a very fixed limited income. It would take an entire Social Security check for me to fly to her wedding, not… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Father of Bride Can’t Afford to Travel to Destination Wedding
Ask a Real Bride: What Should I Write on My Wedding Website?
In the past decade, wedding websites have become an essential information hub for the couple and their guests. In a recent survey on our @askarealbride Instagram page, 86% of brides reported that they’ve already built out a website for their upcoming wedding. If you’re in the 14%, don’t stress–we have you covered! Over 500 amazing… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: What Should I Write on My Wedding Website?
Ask Cheryl: How To Politely Communicate a Honeymoon Registry to Wedding Guests
Couples sometimes skip the traditional registry and register for experiences like a honeymoon. But how do you communicate a honeymoon registry to your guests? Hi Cheryl, I have a question regarding the bridal shower for my future daughter-in-law. Guests are asking what they can get her, but the bride said that she doesn’t need anything.… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: How To Politely Communicate a Honeymoon Registry to Wedding Guests
If Monica Geller Had a Wedding Registry
If there’s one television character who is synonymous with cleanliness and organization to the point of being a neat freak, it’s Monica Geller. Throughout the run of Friends, she became known for iconic moments that underscored her need for everything to be clean and in its place. Maybe you’ve always seen a bit of yourself… Continue reading If Monica Geller Had a Wedding Registry
Bridal Showers Themes for Every Month
While summer and fall may seem like the peak of bridal shower and wedding season, the truth is weddings (and related festivities) happen year-round. It’s easy to plan a cute and creative bridal shower in July or October, but what about the dreary winter months of January or February? With our practical tips, we believe… Continue reading Bridal Showers Themes for Every Month
Ask a Real Bride: Can I Plan My Own Bridal Shower?
If you’ve been engaged for more than ten minutes, you may have already realized that “planning mode” sets in quickly. Suddenly, brides-to-be feel like they’ve got dates to set and events to orchestrate. But is one of those events your own bridal shower? Let’s talk about it! A Real Bride Asks: “I’m recently engaged and… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: Can I Plan My Own Bridal Shower?
A Step-by-Step Honeymoon Planning Guide
Planning a honeymoon can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be! Here are 8 simple steps for planning your dream honeymoon. Follow our guide below to know exactly what to do. Step 1: Figure out what you want from your honeymoon. Obviously, newlyweds look to their honeymoon for some alone time—but is that all?… Continue reading A Step-by-Step Honeymoon Planning Guide
Top 10 Spring Bridal Shower Themes
Spring is the best season – the weather is perfect, and the trees come to life with beautiful blooms. With summer weddings just around the corner, it’s the ideal time to host a fun and fresh bridal shower that your guests will remember and the bride-to-be will cherish. We’ve rounded up our ten favorite Spring… Continue reading Top 10 Spring Bridal Shower Themes
Tips For Sharing Your Engagement On Social Media
Whenever someone I know gets engaged, I feel the giddiness of my own proposal all over again. There is something so special about the chapter between dating and marriage — it’s a short period that culminates in one of the best days of your life, during which you spend so much of your time blissfully… Continue reading Tips For Sharing Your Engagement On Social Media
Ask Cheryl: Dos and Don’ts for Mothers of the Groom (MOG)
Dear Cheryl, My son is getting married next year, and I’m unsure what my role should be. I want to be involved in and help with the wedding, but I don’t know where to start. Since we are paying for half of the wedding, shouldn’t I have a say in the planning? Thanks, Mother of… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Dos and Don’ts for Mothers of the Groom (MOG)
Valentine’s Day Bridal Shower Inspiration
Looking for the perfect bridal shower inspiration? Valentine’s Day is pretty much the perfect fit! I mean, think about it: it’s a holiday completely dedicated to all things love and romance. Hosting a Valentine’s Day-inspired bridal shower offers endless opportunities to infuse the event with heartfelt touches, stunning decor, and a playful spirit that makes… Continue reading Valentine’s Day Bridal Shower Inspiration
Is an Online Universal Wedding Registry Right for Me?
We’re all looking for ways to make life easier: an app, system, or process that will save us time and streamline our to-do’s so we can get back to doing the things we enjoy. So, when it comes to creating your wedding registry, a universal registry seems like a no-brainer. Instead of creating three or… Continue reading Is an Online Universal Wedding Registry Right for Me?