Over the past few years, many couples have chosen more intimate weddings and then informed family and friends of their nuptials with a printed wedding announcement. Should registry information be included in a wedding announcement? Should those receiving an announcement feel obligated to send a gift? Dear Cheryl, My niece’s son had a small outdoor… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Registry Info on a Wedding Announcement?
Category: Wedding
Ask a Real Bride: Planning Your Wedding Guest List
When I got engaged, I just about instantly began planning my wedding: the venue, the atmosphere, the music, and, of course, the guests. Little did I know, I’d be accommodating the wishes of my in-laws and my own parents and managing expectations from extended family and opinionated friends. Planning my guest list was more overwhelming… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: Planning Your Wedding Guest List
7 Tips for Staying Organized While Wedding Planning
Ever since I got married, my favorite part about going to other people’s weddings is that I didn’t have to plan any of it. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed every moment leading up to my wedding, and the day went off without a hitch. But making it happen was basically like taking on a… Continue reading 7 Tips for Staying Organized While Wedding Planning
Ask Cheryl: How to Avoid Wedding Registry Blunders
Creating your ultimate wedding wishlist is a fun experience and the perfect opportunity to ask for unique gifts. But what should NOT be included in a wedding gift registry? Dear Cheryl, I want to include non-traditional items in my wedding registry; are there some things that I shouldn’t include? What should I stay away from?… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: How to Avoid Wedding Registry Blunders
Wedding Registry Wins and Regrets
When it comes to wedding planning, building your wedding registry is one of the more important steps. Just like your future spouse, the items on your registry will be part of your life well beyond your actual wedding day. Creating the perfect registry requires some ability to think about your long-term needs, and it definitely… Continue reading Wedding Registry Wins and Regrets
Stocking Your Bar: Drinking Glasses Decoded
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… Continue reading Stocking Your Bar: Drinking Glasses Decoded
Ask a Real Bride: Should My Parents’ Names Appear on My Wedding Invitations?
Note: Featured image provided by Caitlin Elizabeth Photography. Caitlin Elizabeth Photography has all the tips for creating a beautiful flat lay featuring your wedding invitation! If you’re not yet part of the Ask a Real Bride Instagram community, you have to join us: brides to be, mothers of the bride and groom, bridesmaids, and anyone… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: Should My Parents’ Names Appear on My Wedding Invitations?
The Best Places to Create Your Wedding Gift Registry
You’re engaged — congratulations! As you venture into your next chapter of life (AKA marital bliss), you may feel overwhelmed with all the to-dos involved with getting married. In addition to planning your wedding and gathering the requisite paperwork, there’s the whole task of figuring out where to register, not to mention what to register… Continue reading The Best Places to Create Your Wedding Gift Registry
Ask Cheryl: Asking Wedding Guests to Pay for the Reception?
If a couple invites their wedding guests to dinner after the ceremony, should their guests be expected to pick up the tab? Hi Cheryl, A dear friend of mine is getting married for the third time and it’s the groom’s second marriage. They are having a ceremony at the beach with no reception. She said we would… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Asking Wedding Guests to Pay for the Reception?
6 Do’s and Don’ts for Choosing Your Bridesmaids
Choosing your bridal party can feel like solidifying your inner circle: it’s a big decision that carries symbolic weight, as well as real-life responsibilities. Your bridesmaids are your best friends, but they’ll also be your advisors, party planners, personal assistants, and more in the months leading up to the wedding. So how’s a bride to… Continue reading 6 Do’s and Don’ts for Choosing Your Bridesmaids
Ask Cheryl: Appropriate Gifts for Wedding #2
What is an appropriate gift for a second or “encore” wedding? Read on for the answer. Dear Cheryl, My best friend’s son is getting married for the second time, but this is the bride’s first marriage. We are very close to these people, so what is appropriate for a gift? Thanks,-Rachel Dear Rachel, Being invited… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Appropriate Gifts for Wedding #2
Ask a Real Bride: Is it Okay to Have a Wedding B-List?
For many engaged couples, the guest list is the first step in wedding planning: many factors, including the budget, overall vision, and venue capacity can make determining who gets the invite a difficult decision. One solution for trying to include as many of your loved ones as possible? Creating a “B-List.” What’s a “B-List?” A… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: Is it Okay to Have a Wedding B-List?
How Much and How Many? Your Guide to Wedding Registry Amounts
Even if you feel that you and your fiance “have everything,” we always recommend registering for actual gifts (not just setting up a honeymoon fund, though we love those, too!). But where to begin? How many gifts are too many gifts? And how can you predict what your guests are likely to spend? Let’s dive… Continue reading How Much and How Many? Your Guide to Wedding Registry Amounts
How to Use ChatGPT to Throw a Budget-Friendly Bridal Shower
You don’t have to spend a ton of money to throw a memorable bridal shower on a budget — especially when you use AI tools to simplify the process! Being tasked with hosting a bridal shower can be equal parts exciting and scary. On the one hand, it’s your opportunity to show the bride-to-be just… Continue reading How to Use ChatGPT to Throw a Budget-Friendly Bridal Shower
Ask Cheryl: Is it Too Late to Celebrate Coworker’s Wedding?
The “workplace shower” is a somewhat modern practice that doesn’t always follow the traditional rules of wedding etiquette—and that’s okay! Dear Cheryl, My coworker got married two weeks ago. She didn’t invite me or anyone else from the office, and I completely understand given the high costs of weddings. Our coworkers never organized a shower… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Is it Too Late to Celebrate Coworker’s Wedding?
Ask Cheryl: Do I Have to Invite the Crazy Relative to My Wedding?
Every family has its quirky members, but is it ever okay to exclude them from the wedding guest list? Today, Cheryl offers her tips for handling difficult guests. Dear Cheryl, We’re in a bit of a situation with our brother-in-law. At our daughter’s wedding, his behavior was so obnoxious that we decided to leave him… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Do I Have to Invite the Crazy Relative to My Wedding?