Category: Wedding Planning/Ideas

Ask a Real Bride: How to Write Wedding Thank You Notes

Every week, the etiquette inbox at Ask a Real Bride is filled with questions about thank-you notes: when should I send them? What should I say? What about giftless guests and group gifts? I’m compiling all of my answers into one resource I hope will help you overcome any writer’s block and graciously express your… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: How to Write Wedding Thank You Notes

12 Wedding Registry Dos and Don’ts

When you’re planning a wedding, there’s a lot to keep in mind. Here are some tips for building a stress-free wedding registry. If you’re getting married for the first time, there’s a good chance you don’t know much about building your wedding registry — aside from the fact that you get a personal scanner to… Continue reading 12 Wedding Registry Dos and Don’ts

9 Wedding Tips for the Mother of the Bride & Mother of the Groom

Congratulations! Your baby just got engaged! Unless you’ve been through this before, you are probably wondering, what do I do now? You are a very significant part of the big day. (But I didn’t have to tell you that.) My daughter recently got married, and someone said to me, “You are the second most important… Continue reading 9 Wedding Tips for the Mother of the Bride & Mother of the Groom

4 Reasons Why You Should Book an Engagement Shoot

Real Bride: Eleni Pesiridis Photography: Jessica Maranda Photography, New England

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… Continue reading 4 Reasons Why You Should Book an Engagement Shoot

How to Plan Memorable Rehearsal Dinner

From backyard barbecues to rooftop hotels, you can choose some fabulous places to have your rehearsal dinner, making it the perfect kick-off for your wedding weekend. This popular wedding tradition is usually held the night before, right after the ceremony rehearsal. Its purpose is to gather the most important people to the bride and groom… Continue reading How to Plan Memorable Rehearsal Dinner

Best Personalized Gifts for Your Wedding Party

Emotional photo of the beautiful couple with the friends

Show each individual in your bridal party just how much you appreciate them with a personalized gift before the wedding. There is nothing accidental about a bridal party. Each bridesmaid and groomsman holds a special place in your lives as a couple — whether they’re childhood friends, siblings, or college buddies — and they’ve likely… Continue reading Best Personalized Gifts for Your Wedding Party

Ask a Real Bride: How Do I Ask My In-Laws to Contribute?

If you’re not yet part of the Ask a Real Bride Instagram community, you have to join us: brides to be, mothers of the bride and groom, bridesmaids, and anyone who loves weddings will find daily etiquette Q+A’s, fun videos, and quick tips to make wedding season more enjoyable! Week after week, brides (and sometimes… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: How Do I Ask My In-Laws to Contribute?

Ask a Real Bride: Your Most Frequently Asked Questions About Kids + Weddings

The @askarealbride Instagram page is growing into a fun community for brides, mothers of the bride, bridesmaids, and wedding guests to interact, ask questions, and weigh in on wedding etiquette hot topics. If you haven’t joined us there–what are you waiting for? One of the most frequent topics? Kids and weddings! I’ve written extensively about… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: Your Most Frequently Asked Questions About Kids + Weddings

How to Be the Perfect Mother of the Bride (MOB) or Mother of the Groom (MOG)

Every wedding year comes with a classic list of “dos” and “don’ts,” and the Mother of the Bride (MOB) and Mother of the Groom (MOG) have their own, too. If you’re unsure 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 wedding… Continue reading How to Be the Perfect Mother of the Bride (MOB) or Mother of the Groom (MOG)

Ask a Real Bride: Ways to Honor Your Mom at Your Wedding

While the bride and groom are obviously the stars of their wedding day, the third most visible role belongs to the father of the bride: he often escorts the bride down the aisle, gives a speech at the reception, and shares a dance with his daughter while everyone looks on. The irony? In the lead-up… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: Ways to Honor Your Mom at Your Wedding

5 Fresh Summer Bridal Shower Themes

Picture presenting happy group of friends eating ice-cream outdoors

The weather is heating up. It’s summertime and we have some fresh and fun bridal shower ideas to celebrate your beautiful bride-to-be. 1. Ice Cream Bridal Shower Summer is the perfect season for an ice cream social! Use a color palette of pastels (think “mint chocolate chip” green, “strawberry” pink, and “French Vanilla” yellow) to… Continue reading 5 Fresh Summer Bridal Shower Themes

How to Address Wedding Invitations

You’ve invested time, money, and care into choosing wedding invitations that reflect your personal style and tone of the wedding. The final step: addressing the envelopes! It seems straightforward: title, name, address. But as you scan your guest list, you may find yourself with questions. We’re here to help! Read on for guidelines for every… Continue reading How to Address Wedding Invitations

Ask a Real Bride: What Are Honorary Bridesmaids, Hypemaids, and Something Blue Crews?

Your honorary bridesmaids can choose their own outfits, but this bride gave each a flower to wear in their hair or as a corsage! Image Source: Jenny Fu Studio

One of the most frequently discussed topics on our @askarealbride Instagram page is bridesmaids. I hear variations of these questions all the time: How do I choose my bridesmaids? What if I don’t want the chaos of a huge bridal party? Will my friends be disappointed if they aren’t asked to be in the wedding?… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: What Are Honorary Bridesmaids, Hypemaids, and Something Blue Crews?

7 Creative Ways to Include Your Dog In Your Wedding Day

Your wedding is one of your life’s most special and memorable days, and you want everything to be perfect. For many couples, this means including their four-legged best friend! Incorporating your pup into your wedding can add a unique touch that will make it even more special. How do you include them without making it… Continue reading 7 Creative Ways to Include Your Dog In Your Wedding Day

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