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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 […]
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 […]
Who Gets a Gift From the Bride?
July 16, 2024
Your complete guide to gift-giving on your wedding day. Before I got married, I had no idea how much work goes into planning a wedding. My to-do list was long, but the people I enlisted to help had just as much to handle — if not more! It takes a village, and that village deserves […]
Wedding Guest Etiquette – What You Should (and Shouldn’t) Do As a Wedding Guest
July 9, 2024
Whether you’re attending your first wedding or a seasoned pro, it’s sometimes easy to forget the do’s and don’ts of being a good wedding guest. But here at RegistryFinder.com, we’re all about helping wedding guests, so we’ve compiled this list of simple guidelines—some of these may seem obvious, but unfortunately, they do happen. Before we […]
Finding the Perfect Mother-of-the-Bride (or Groom) Dress
July 2, 2024
As a mother, your child’s wedding day is a milestone you’ve been thinking about since long before your son or daughter had their first crush. It’s a special time that marks a new chapter for your child, their partner, and your family as a whole. When you think about it that way, deciding what to […]
– Ask Cheryl – Can I Create a Wedding Registry for a Second Marriage?
June 25, 2024
Is it appropriate to create a wedding registry for your second marriage? Read on to find out. Hello Cheryl, My daughter is getting married this year. It is her second marriage as well as her fiancé’s second marriage, and we are wondering if it’s okay to register for gifts. They really wanted to go with […]
– Ask a Real Bride – The Truth About Mismatched Bridesmaid Dresses
June 20, 2024
Wedding planning comes with lots of decisions and questions, and sometimes, finding an answer requires some crowdsourcing. That’s how the Ask a Real Bride Instagram account came to be, and this month’s question is the perfect example of women coming together to help each other in the wedding planning process! A Real Bride asks: “Hi! […]
10 Unique Wedding Registry Splurges (That Are Worth the Add!)
June 13, 2024
Are you getting ready to put together your wedding registry? Maybe you’ve already started, but you’re not sure what’s appropriate to add or ask for. If you’ve got your sights set on high-ticket items or straight up splurges, you might be wondering whether you can add them to your wishlist. The good news is, you […]
– Ask Cheryl – Invited but Barely Know the Couple, Do I Still Need to Give a Wedding Gift?
June 11, 2024
Today’s question comes from a reader who feels she has an out when it comes to the etiquette rule that you should send a gift if you are invited to the wedding, and I might agree . . . Hi Cheryl, My husband and I recently received invitations to two weddings from couples we hardly […]
Your Wedding Reception Checklist
June 6, 2024
There’s more to a reception than “dinner and dancing to follow”–and while the reception is a festive celebration, there are also essential elements that make them meaningful and memorable. Your wedding day is going to fly by, and often, brides say they regret running out of time, running late, or forgetting to include important details. […]
– Ask a Real Bride – Should the Mother of the Bride Host a Shower?
May 23, 2024
Throughout the wedding planning process, the mother of the bride takes on many roles: she often plays the part of organizer, budgeter, coordinator, counselor, and confidante. But is “shower hostess” a title that should be taken on by the MOB? With the help of our Ask a Real Bride Instagram audience, let’s explore the traditional […]
5 Things Your Wedding Guests Wish You Knew
May 16, 2024
If you’re engaged and in the thick of wedding planning, chances are you’ve experienced some decision fatigue: between flowers, food options, vendors, and venues, the choices can quickly become overwhelming. But what if I told you that to your guests, there are only a few things that really matter? That after you drive off to […]
– Ask Cheryl – Should I Send a Gift If Not Invited to the Wedding?
May 14, 2024
Our question today is from a reader who was not invited to the wedding of someone close to her but feels she may need to give a wedding gift. Dear Cheryl, I was not invited to the wedding of my good friend’s daughter. Should I give a wedding gift? I did give a substantial shower gift. Gina […]
Top 10 Things You Have to Do After Getting Married
May 7, 2024
You’re married! Congrats! The days leading up to your wedding are so focused on the events of the day that once it’s over, it’s easy to be left wondering what to do next. Just like you have a wedding planning to-do list, you should have a post-wedding checklist to make sure you cross your Ts […]
– Love and… Remarriage – Etiquette for an Encore Wedding
April 23, 2024
As I write this, I’m fondly remembering my good friend’s “Encore” wedding, which I recently attended. They orchestrated an amazing weekend-long party full of fun activities, incredible food, and a heartfelt ceremony in one of the most beautiful settings imaginable: Aspen, Colorado. However, my friend told me it was challenging to find information, advice, or […]
– Ask Cheryl – How Much to Spend on a Bridesmaid’s Gift?
April 16, 2024
There are so many decisions to make when planning a wedding. Today, our AskCheryl reader is an organized bride who isn’t sure how much to spend on gifts for her attendants. Hi Cheryl! I have an etiquette question regarding the cost of wedding party gifts (I also read your article on the topic). We were planning on […]
