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… Continue reading Encore Wedding: Planning a Wedding the Second Time Around
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Always With Us: Honoring Lost Loved Ones on Your Wedding Day
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.… Continue reading Always With Us: Honoring Lost Loved Ones on Your Wedding Day
AskCheryl: Due to Family Issues, We Want a Very Small Wedding. How Do We Avoid Hurt Feelings?
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.… Continue reading AskCheryl: Due to Family Issues, We Want a Very Small Wedding. How Do We Avoid Hurt Feelings?
How to Be the Perfect Destination Wedding Guest
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… Continue reading How to Be the Perfect Destination Wedding Guest
Keeping Things Casual: The Laid-Back Groom’s Guide to Wedding-Day Attire
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… Continue reading Keeping Things Casual: The Laid-Back Groom’s Guide to Wedding-Day Attire
Ask Cheryl: Who Pays? Destination Weddings & the Bridesmaid’s Dress
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… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Who Pays? Destination Weddings & the Bridesmaid’s Dress
How to Be the Perfect Wedding Guest
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.… Continue reading How to Be the Perfect Wedding Guest
Pros and Cons of Having Your Bridal Shower on Your Bachelorette Weekend
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… Continue reading Pros and Cons of Having Your Bridal Shower on Your Bachelorette Weekend
Dresses Your Bridesmaids Will Actually Wear Again
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… Continue reading Dresses Your Bridesmaids Will Actually Wear Again
Should We Register For The Set or A Single Item?
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… Continue reading Should We Register For The Set or A Single Item?
How to Be the Perfect Bridal Shower Hostess
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… Continue reading How to Be the Perfect Bridal Shower Hostess
Bloomingdale’s Top 20 Most Popular Wedding Registry Items
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… Continue reading Bloomingdale’s Top 20 Most Popular Wedding Registry Items
AskCheryl: Should I Send Wedding Registry Info to Friends & Family Not Invited to the Wedding?
When a couple decides to have a small wedding, it can sometimes be confusing to the rest of the family as to how they can share in celebrating their big day. Dear Cheryl, My daughter and her fiancé have decided to have a very small intimate wedding inviting only very close friends and immediate family,… Continue reading AskCheryl: Should I Send Wedding Registry Info to Friends & Family Not Invited to the Wedding?
Everything You Need to Know About a Dillard’s Wedding Registry
At RegistryFinder.com, we love showing you all the best spots for your wedding and baby registries. What’s even better is discovering stores you already love that want to help you make the happiest moments of your life even more memorable! Maybe you remember Dillard’s from your days of hunting for the perfect prom dress. But… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About a Dillard’s Wedding Registry
From Chicago Tribune: Is it rude that an older engaged couple has a wedding registry?
Cheryl Seidel, etiquette expert and founder of RegistryFinder.com, was featured on ChicagoTribune.com’s article Is it rude that an older engaged couple has a wedding registry? Click on the image below to read the full article at ChicagoTribune.com.
How to Be the Perfect Bridesmaid or Groomsman
Being part of someone’s wedding is definitely an honor. But it’s also a big responsibility. Don’t know what to do when you’ve been asked to be a bridesmaid or groomsmen? Follow our guide below and find out how to be the best one yet. As a general rule… Be a good friend: This might be… Continue reading How to Be the Perfect Bridesmaid or Groomsman