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
Category: Bridal Showers
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
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?
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
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
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?
5 Bridal Shower Themes Perfect for Wintertime
There’s no better time to celebrate the bride-to-be than the holiday season: your home is already decked out, family is in town, and cooling temperatures make everyone want to cozy up inside to enjoy a festive get-together. If “plan a bridal shower” has made its way onto your holiday to-do list, I’ve got you covered… Continue reading 5 Bridal Shower Themes Perfect for Wintertime
Our Top 10 Fall Bridal Shower Ideas
The temperatures are dropping and the leaves are falling. There is color and beauty all around. It’s the perfect backdrop for hosting a bridal shower. We’ve collected ten of the best ideas to fill your autumn soiree with vibrant colors, seasonal flavors, and festive activities. 1. Invitation Inspiration First things first: find a fall-themed invitation.… Continue reading Our Top 10 Fall Bridal Shower Ideas
Fabulous Fall Shower Menus – Perfect for Bridal or Baby Showers
Fall is my absolute favorite time of year. The weather starts to become milder, even in sunny South Florida, and the vibes are just warm and cozy and happy. When it comes to preparing a fall shower menu, think savory, warm, and rich to match the tones of autumn, and your shower will be as… Continue reading Fabulous Fall Shower Menus – Perfect for Bridal or Baby Showers
Budget-Friendly Bachelorette Parties
Get inspired by these fun and memorable party ideas that won’t break the bank! Bachelorette parties originated in the 1960s when a bride-to-be would celebrate her final night of singledom with a get-together with her female friends and family members. It wasn’t until the ‘80s that they turned into the wild nights we see today.… Continue reading Budget-Friendly Bachelorette Parties
Ask Cheryl: Should Guests be Invited to Multiple Bridal Showers?
While it may seem that “anything goes” regarding wedding etiquette these days, there are a few firm rules about guest lists and gift obligations. Dear Cheryl, My daughter has already had one shower which included me, her sisters, her bridesmaids and their mothers. Now she is having another shower given by an aunt and she… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Should Guests be Invited to Multiple Bridal Showers?
“Fall In Love” Bridal Shower Recipes & Decor
I fell in love with Jon Moss during the fall of 2013 in our little college town that always looked the prettiest during October and November. Crisp leaves, trips to the pumpkin patch, hot apple cider and warm scarves still bring me back to that first fall we spent together. Fall is a romantic time… Continue reading “Fall In Love” Bridal Shower Recipes & Decor
Ask Cheryl: How Many Should Be Invited to a Bridal Shower?
Is it just me, or have you noticed that bridal showers are becoming larger and larger? Today, I advised a concerned hostess on how to handle a ballooning guest list. Read on for my tips and the etiquette behind why showers shouldn’t feel like mini-weddings. Dear Cheryl, I’m co-hosting a bridal shower for my niece… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: How Many Should Be Invited to a Bridal Shower?
5 Fresh Summer Bridal Shower Themes
The weather is heating up. It’s summertime and we have some fresh and fun bridal shower ideas to celebrate your beautiful bride-to-be. 1. Ice Cream Bridal Shower Summer is the perfect season for an ice cream social! Use a color palette of pastels (think “mint chocolate chip” green, “strawberry” pink, and “French Vanilla” yellow) to… Continue reading 5 Fresh Summer Bridal Shower Themes