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Cringe-Free Bridal Shower Games & Activities
June 1, 2025
Looking for an alternative to toilet paper wedding dresses, and bridal bingo? Check out these fun, cringe-free bridal shower activities everyone will enjoy. Let’s be honest — there are plenty of bridal shower games that we’d rather do without. While some think there’s nothing wrong with Don’t Say Bride, Match the Song to the Disney Movie, […]
Tips For Sharing Your Engagement On Social Media
February 11, 2025
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 […]
Dos and Don’ts of Surviving Social Media During Your Wedding Year
July 30, 2024
Discover helpful tips for using social media as a wedding planning resource without letting it make you crazy. Social media is changing the way we plan (and attend) weddings. It’s easy to become a full-blown wedding stalker, watch every video, flip through every photo, and follow every wedding TikToker out there. Sure, it may seem […]
Top 10 Things You Need to Do After Getting Engaged
January 11, 2024
Here’s your to-do list for everything that should happen after you get engaged and before you start wedding planning. It finally happened — you’re engaged! Congratulations! Pop the bubbly and let the celebrations begin! You’re about to enter an entirely new and exciting chapter of life, and there’s a lot to get done between now […]
– Ask Cheryl – Mother of the Bride meets Mother of the Groom – Is a Gift Appropriate?
January 9, 2024
Some personalities love giving gifts to make others feel welcome—but is this practice ever over the top? Hi Cheryl, I’m meeting the groom’s mom for the first time at the bridal salon where my daughter is selecting her wedding dress. I want to make the groom’s mom feel comfortable and welcomed. Do I give a […]
– AskCheryl – What’s an Appropriate Engagement Party Gift?
December 12, 2023
Did you know that over 40% of all marriage proposals occur between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day? With so many engagements on the horizon, I’ll be asked many questions about engagement gifts and engagement party etiquette. Today’s question comes from a guest who wants advice about selecting an engagement gift for a friend. Hello Cheryl, What […]
4 Reasons Why You Should Book an Engagement Shoot
December 7, 2023
As a soon-to-be bride, your to-do list might feel a mile long. But one item I’d encourage you to add to the list: a professional engagement photography session! Yes, there might be a financial investment, and it will require a few hours of your time. But the results are well worth the effort! Followers of […]
Unique Engagement Photo Ideas
December 1, 2022
There are so many ways to take memorable engagement photos that show off your personality as a couple — discover your inspiration! After getting engaged, I’m pretty sure I went brain-dead for a few days (or weeks) just thinking about everything that lay ahead. From our save the dates and invitations to choosing a wedding […]
The Cutest Ways to Ask Your Bridesmaids
December 9, 2021
‘Tis the season for a little (or a lot) of bling! Every holiday season, new engagement rings and lots of wedding plans scroll past on my social media timelines. When I got engaged and asked my 2 best girlfriends if they would be my bridesmaids, I accompanied the card with a mini bottle of champagne! […]
Our Top 10 Tips for Newly Engaged Couples
October 19, 2021
Just engaged? Congratulations! Make sure you follow these 10 tips before tying the knot. It doesn’t matter how prepared you may have been for the big question — getting engaged can turn your brain into straight-up mush. To help you navigate this exciting time, we’ve put together a list of 10 tips for newly engaged […]
– Ask a Real Bride – Favorite Wedding Planning Tools
January 21, 2021
When I got engaged, my older sister presented me with a stack of thick, glossy bridal magazines, filled with gorgeous images from real weddings, hundreds of wedding dress ads, and advice from wedding industry experts. I remember feeling so excited as I turned the pages of those magazines, dog-earring the pages with my favorite dresses […]
Tips + Outfit Inspo for Your Winter Engagement Photo Shoot
December 3, 2020
When I got engaged, my first priority was nailing down a wedding date. The second priority? Figuring out our engagement photos. From the location to the time of day to the outfits, everything had to be perfect — and I know I was no exception as a modern bride. These days, an engagement photo […]
Our Favorite Proposals on Social Media
October 1, 2020
When I was a teenager, I LOVED watching a show on TLC called A Wedding Story. I loved hearing all about the featured couple in each episode: how they met, how they fell in love, how he proposed, and of course, watching them say “I do” in the end. It was like watching real-life fairy […]
– Ask a Real Bride – What should Brides do for their own Bridal Shower?
February 27, 2020
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 […]
What to Wear for Your Engagement Photos
December 13, 2018
So you’ve decided to go for an engagement photo shoot—great choice! Your engagement photos are the perfect opportunity to feel comfortable with your photographer before the big day and capture your love story. Once you book the shoot, the next big decision is your wardrobe: what should you and your fiancé wear for this super […]
Top 5 Engagement Ring Styles for 2015
January 16, 2015
Rings have been worn for millennia. Egyptians from 2300 B.C. were found buried with a silver or gold wire around their ring finger. They believed this finger was directly connected to the heart by the “vena amoris” – the vein of love. The tradition of the diamond engagement ring is thought to date back over […]
