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– AskCheryl – Should I Send Wedding Registry Info to Friends & Family Not Invited to the Wedding?
June 27, 2019
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, […]
Everything You Need to Know About a Dillard’s Wedding Registry
June 13, 2019
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 […]
– From Chicago Tribune – Is it rude that an older engaged couple has a wedding registry?
June 12, 2019
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
June 4, 2019
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 […]
Unique Wedding Gifts Picked by Decor Aid’s Top Designers
May 30, 2019
We hope you enjoy this guest post compiled and written by the award-winning creative minds at Décor Aid. Are you ready to register or need a wedding gift? Get inspired by these interior designers’ top picks. Explore some of their favorite wedding gifts below, then browse their website for more visual inspiration! You can hardly […]
Refreshing Recipes for Summer Bridal & Baby Showers
May 25, 2019
Whether you’re hosting a shower for a special friend, or just attending one, summertime parties are so much fun. They give everyone a chance to wear their cute summer dresses, enjoy the gorgeous weather and celebrate a special friend who is either expecting a precious baby or planning to marry the love of their life. […]
5 Meaningful Gifts to Give the Bride on Her Wedding Day
May 21, 2019
One of the sweetest gifts of my early 20s has been watching my best friends fall in love. It’s been such a joy to be there as they’ve met, fallen in love with and become engaged to the men of their dreams. What has made that gift even sweeter has been being a part of […]
Embracing the Unexpected on Your Wedding Day
May 16, 2019
You can plan for almost anything on your wedding day—almost. Here’s why you shouldn’t sweat the small stuff. I spent the final weeks leading up to my wedding tweaking, adjusting, re-tweaking, and readjusting logistics from the important to the trivial. It was a time that I felt both crazy and in-control, prepared and utterly lost, […]
Top 10 Brands We Love for Your Wedding Registry
May 9, 2019
If you’ve been reading our blog for any length of time, you know that we love Macy’s. They carry an extensive selection of housewares to fill every room in your home. They also have fabulous registry events and rewards. (I could go on and on, but I don’t want to waste your time, so if […]
Top 10 Home Décor Items to Add to Your Wedding Gift Registry
April 25, 2019
You may not have considered adding home décor items to your wedding registry, but we’ve found ten of them that are sure to change your mind about that! While it’s not typical to see home décor items on a wedding registry, they’re far from forbidden, and they can be an excellent addition to your own […]
– Ask a Real Bride – Wedding Reception Timelines and Tips
April 16, 2019
We’ve all been to those wedding receptions that seem to drag on and on: a cocktail hour that lasts for two, speeches that seem to never end, and other delays that cause guests to yawn before the cake is even cut. So how can you make sure your guests enjoy the celebration and don’t spend […]
Top Honeymoon Destinations of 2019
April 4, 2019
Planning your honeymoon? How exciting! A honeymoon is easily one of the most memorable trips you’ll ever take. As exciting as it is, with so many enviable travel destinations in the world, it can be hard to decide where to go. If you need help narrowing down your options, browse our list of the top […]
– Ask a Real Bride – How to Find Your Perfect Wedding Dress
March 19, 2019
In a woman’s life, there is no other wardrobe decision more important than her wedding dress. Tulle, lace, and sparkles may fill little girls’ dreams of their dress, but once that little girl grows up and gets engaged, she may realize that finding the dream dress is more about wading through endless options, battling budget […]
– Ask Cheryl – Who Gets the Final Say on the Bridal Shower Guest List?
March 12, 2019
Today’s question tackles the often-debated bridal shower guest list. Who gets the final say: the bride or the hostess? Cheryl offers some clear guidelines and practical advice to help bickering brides and their hostesses. Dear Cheryl, My mother and sister are throwing me my bridal shower and asked that we go over the invite list. […]
10 Unique Wedding Venues for an Unforgettable Day
March 7, 2019
There are pros and cons to being a 21st century, Pinterest and Instagram era bride. The pros are obvious: unending inspiration, DIY ideas galore and lots of friends to share in the fun with. However, as you dig through your Instagram Explore tab or begin to seriously pin to your dream wedding board, you may […]
– Ask a Real Bride – How to Handle Wedding Disappointments
February 19, 2019
Does planning your dream wedding feel more like a nightmare? Our real brides share how they handled their wedding-related disappointments. If you’ve been engaged for more than five minutes, you’ve probably faced some wedding-related stress. No other day comes with more expectations than your wedding day, and many brides find that their dream wedding and […]