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– Encore Wedding – Planning a Wedding the Second Time Around
October 17, 2019
A fresh start. A second chance at love and happiness. Finally finding your soulmate. There are many things about an encore wedding that are new, romantic and exciting. But when it comes to the details of planning how you will celebrate the special day, it can become overwhelming and very stressful. This past June, I […]
– Always With Us – Honoring Lost Loved Ones on Your Wedding Day
October 10, 2019
They may not be with you any longer, but they’ll always have a place in your heart—celebrate them in your own special way on your wedding day. Your wedding day is one that you get to celebrate surrounded by your favorite people as you put a spotlight on the love between you and your partner. […]
– AskCheryl – Due to Family Issues, We Want a Very Small Wedding. How Do We Avoid Hurt Feelings?
October 8, 2019
Your wedding day is supposed to be the happiest day of your life. As wonderful as that sounds, the days leading up to it can be very stressful as you compile your guest list and choose a venue. Complicated family relationships may lead you to consider a small destination wedding with a limited guest list. […]
How to Be the Perfect Destination Wedding Guest
October 1, 2019
Your friend is getting married, and he or she has decided to have a destination wedding somewhere fabulous. That’s great! But in your mind, you know that comes with an added to-do list just to attend. If you’ve never been to a destination wedding before, get excited. (They are lots of fun!) But if you […]
– Keeping Things Casual – The Laid-Back Groom’s Guide to Wedding-Day Attire
September 17, 2019
There’s no one way to plan a wedding, and there’s no one way to style a casual wedding-day wardrobe. Here are our top tips! When you’re planning your wedding, there’s a lot to consider before you can make any big decisions. From the venue and season to the color scheme and budget, there are some […]
– Ask Cheryl – Who Pays? Destination Weddings & the Bridesmaid’s Dress
September 10, 2019
Destination weddings sound fun and romantic until you’re asked to be a bridesmaid. Then all the practical thoughts set in! Here’s a recent question from a bridesmaid who is “in over her head” for her best friend’s destination wedding. Dear Cheryl, My best friend is getting married next month and she decided to have […]
How to Be the Perfect Wedding Guest
September 3, 2019
Attending a wedding comes with its fair share of rules. (Don’t worry. They don’t get in the way of a good time!) From what to wear to who you can bring, there are plenty of questions to ask when you’ve been invited to a wedding. Read our guide below—we may just answer them for you. […]
Who Gets a Gift from the Bride and Groom?
August 29, 2019
Aside from receiving gifts on your wedding day, proper wedding etiquette suggests that you give a few gifts, too. You may already be aware of the fact that the bride and groom generally give gifts to members of their wedding party as a thank you. But, by only giving gifts to your wedding party, you […]
Pros and Cons of Having Your Bridal Shower on Your Bachelorette Weekend
August 15, 2019
When it comes to planning a bachelorette weekend or a bridal shower, there are lots of things to consider. One of those things is the date! Can’t decide if you should have your bridal shower on your bachelorette weekend? We’re here to help—read below for the pros and cons of each. PROS Your friends will […]
– Ask Cheryl – How Much Should I Give for a Second Marriage?
August 13, 2019
It’s very common to receive an invitation to an “encore” wedding, meaning a wedding of a couple who is getting married for the 2nd and even 3rd time. When deciding on a gift for them you may wonder what is the appropriate amount to spend based on the fact that this is not their first […]
Dresses Your Bridesmaids Will Actually Wear Again
August 6, 2019
You’ve been there before…your best friend just asked you to be in her wedding. You’re thrilled you get to stand with her on her big day. Thrilled that is, until you remember that you have to wear a bridesmaids dress. Fast forward a bit. Now it’s your big day and you’ve asked your closest girlfriends […]
How to Be the Perfect Mother of the Bride (MOB) or Mother of the Groom (MOG)
August 1, 2019
Every wedding year comes with a classic list of “dos” and “donts,” and the Mother of the Bride (MOB) and Mother of the Groom (MOG) have their own, too. If you’re not sure how to handle the wedding year of your soon-to-be-wed son or daughter, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. We’ve even tapped our resident […]
Should We Register For The Set or A Single Item?
July 18, 2019
Like so many tasks involved with planning a wedding, putting together a registry that serves your needs without confusing your guests requires a fine balance. From deciding what to add and how many of them you need, to choosing color schemes and styles, there’s plenty to consider as you build the wedding registry of your […]
How to Be the Perfect Bridal Shower Hostess
July 16, 2019
Planning a bridal shower for one of your closest friends, relatives or coworkers can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! Hosting a bridal shower, and wondering how it all works? Follow our tips below and you’ll be a pro in no time. Make sure everyone invited to the shower is also on the […]
Smartphone Etiquette and Unplugged Weddings
July 9, 2019
When I was planning my wedding last year, I didn’t expect many of the decisions I ultimately faced. Sure, there were the typical, unavoidable tasks of selecting dinner plates, chairs, floral arrangements, and lip color. But when it came time to consider whether to allow our guests’ phone usage during the ceremony, I thought it […]
Bloomingdale’s Top 20 Most Popular Wedding Registry Items
July 2, 2019
Why register at Bloomingdale’s? Your own personal consultant, exclusive honeymoon perks, and extra savings are just a few of the reasons that The Registry at Bloomingdale’s is like no other. Bloomingdale’s has always been synonymous with quality and style and those attributes certainly carry over to its wedding registry selections. We asked the Bloomingdale’s wedding […]
