–Bridal Showers–
– Ask a Real Bride – How Involved Should I be in My Bridal Shower?
May 27, 2025
Your wedding can feel like a crash course in event planning: suddenly, your to-do list is filled with finding vendors, building your budget, and creating your guest list. With endless event inspiration and ideas flooding social media feeds, many brides are left wondering where the planning responsibilities actually end. I’ve got some good news for […]
– Ask Cheryl – Invited to the Shower, but not the Wedding?
May 20, 2025
It is a truth universally acknowledged (or at least it should be) that all those invited to the bridal shower must also be asked to the wedding. Unfortunately, confused hosts/hostesses sometimes extend shower invitations to those they can’t invite to the wedding. So what’s a shower guest to do when she’s not on the wedding […]
– Ask Cheryl – Etiquette of Having a Bridal Shower with a Small Destination Wedding Guest List
April 17, 2025
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 […]
Hot Summer Bridal Shower Themes and Recipes
April 15, 2025
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 […]
Bridal Showers Themes for Every Month
February 28, 2025
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 […]
– Ask a Real Bride – Can I Plan My Own Bridal Shower?
February 27, 2025
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 […]
Top 10 Spring Bridal Shower Themes
February 18, 2025
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 […]
Valentine’s Day Bridal Shower Inspiration
January 30, 2025
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 […]
How to Use ChatGPT to Throw a Budget-Friendly Bridal Shower
November 12, 2024
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 […]
– Ask Cheryl – Is it Too Late to Celebrate Coworker’s Wedding?
October 29, 2024
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 […]
5 Bridal Shower Themes Perfect for Wintertime
October 3, 2024
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 […]
Our Top 10 Fall Bridal Shower Ideas
August 13, 2024
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. […]
Fabulous Fall Shower Menus – Perfect for Bridal or Baby Showers
August 6, 2024
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 […]
Budget-Friendly Bachelorette Parties
March 5, 2024
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. […]
– Ask Cheryl – Should Guests be Invited to Multiple Bridal Showers?
November 28, 2023
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 […]
“Fall In Love” Bridal Shower Recipes & Decor
August 29, 2023
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 […]
