Here at RegistryFinder.com, we recently kicked off a new series called, “Ask a Real Bride.” While tradition and etiquette experts are wonderful guides, we believe it’s helpful to hear from real brides on how they handled the all-too-real drama and dilemmas around saying “I do.” Last month, we tackled the topic of kids at weddings.… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: What’s Worth the Splurge for Your Wedding?
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Ask a Real Bride: How Should I Choose My Bridesmaids?
My 7-year-old daughter recently looked lost in thought. When I asked her what she was thinking about, she said, with a great deal of concern, “Mom. Who do you think my bridesmaids will be?” Even the littlest girls understand that choosing your bridal party is like solidifying your inner circle: whether we admit it or… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: How Should I Choose My Bridesmaids?
Ask a Real Bride: Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Welcome Parties
Wedding planning is about so much more than the wedding: in addition to the big day, couples also have to think about the “night before!” This month’s question comes from an Ask a Real Bride Instagram follower wondering if it’s necessary to host out-of-town guests at a pre-wedding event. Read on for why a welcome… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Welcome Parties
Ask a Real Bride: 7 Tips for Handling Wedding Guest Drama
For most couples, finalizing the guest list can feel like navigating a minefield filled with potential emotional explosions. Divorced parents, squabbling siblings, and contentious relationships all make planning a drama-free wedding a huge challenge for brides and grooms. So in today’s edition of “Ask a Real Bride,” we’re sharing tips for how to handle those… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: 7 Tips for Handling Wedding Guest Drama
Ask a Real Bride: Planning Your Wedding Guest List
Deciding who to invite to your wedding can be more complicated than you think — here’s a step-by-step guide with helpful tips from real brides who have been there! When I got engaged, I just about instantly began planning my wedding: the venue, the atmosphere, the music, and of course, the guests. Little did I… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: Planning Your Wedding Guest List
Ask a Real Bride: How to Enjoy Your Own Wedding
When it comes to wedding movies, Father of the Bride will always be my #1. But have you ever noticed that we spend almost 2 hours watching Steve Martin and his family agonize over the planning (and paying) for the wedding, but the actual wedding scenes themselves only take up a few minutes? And most… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: How to Enjoy Your Own Wedding
Ask a Real Bride: Where’s The Wedding Gift?
We all know the saying, “tis better to give than to receive.” But both givers and receivers have run into the awkward situation of what I call “the missing gift:” for brides, that means not receiving a gift, and for givers, not receiving an acknowledgement of a gift they’ve given, leaving them wondering if the… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: Where’s The Wedding Gift?
Ask a Real Bride: 5 Bridesmaid Getting Ready Outfits Your Girls Will Love
The morning of your wedding is a special time: the months of anticipation and planning are finally coming together, and it’s time to soak it all in and enjoy! The best part of the morning is sharing it with your best girls, and one way to make them feel special is to coordinate your bridesmaids’… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: 5 Bridesmaid Getting Ready Outfits Your Girls Will Love
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
Ask a Real Bride: Can I Register for Whatever I Want?
Fishing poles, office supplies, board games, a $700 massage chair: what do these items have in common? I’ve seen them all included on wedding registries of friends and family within the last few months! Why are these non-traditional items popping up on wedding registries? I can think of two reasons: Online shopping makes it possible… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: Can I Register for Whatever I Want?
Ask a Real Bride: Is it Okay to Have a Wedding B-List?
For many engaged couples, the guest list is the first battleground of wedding planning: many factors, including the budget, overall vision, and venue capacity can make determining who gets the invite a difficult decision. One solution for trying to include as many of your loved ones as possible? Creating a “B-List.” What’s a “B-List?” A… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: Is it Okay to Have a Wedding B-List?
Ask a Real Bride: Should I Delay My Honeymoon?
Does the idea of getting married and immediately hopping on a plane seem overwhelming? While the traditional honeymoon takes place immediately following the wedding, many couples are choosing to delay the big trip by weeks and even months! As someone who chose her wedding date solely based on when I could go on my honeymoon… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: Should I Delay My Honeymoon?
Ask a Real Bride: Four Ways to Thank Your Vendors
You researched them, interviewed them, compared them to the other options, and finally, made your choice: I’m not talking about your fiance, I’m talking about your vendors! From the florist to the coordinator, the photographer to the DJ, you’ve got a dedicated team working behind the scenes to make your wedding vision come to life.… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: Four Ways to Thank Your Vendors
Ask a Real Bride: How to Plan a Bachelorette Weekend, Not a Guilt Trip
If you’re a bride currently planning her bachelorette weekend, this is your sign to step back, take a deep breath, and honestly ask yourself: am I planning a girls’ trip or a guilt trip? Since I’ve been writing about weddings for nearly 8 years, people love to tell me their wedding stories–and I love hearing… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: How to Plan a Bachelorette Weekend, Not a Guilt Trip
Ask a Real Bride: What Should I Write on My Wedding Website?
In the past decade, wedding websites have become an essential information hub for the couple and their guests. In a recent survey on our @askarealbride Instagram page, 86% of brides reported that they’ve already built out a website for their upcoming wedding. If you’re in the 14%, don’t stress–we have you covered! Over 500 amazing… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: What Should I Write on My Wedding Website?
Ask a Real Bride: How Involved Should I be in My Bridal Shower?
Your wedding year can feel like a crash course in event planning: suddenly, your to-do list is filled with finding vendors, building your budget, and creating your guest list. With endless event inspiration and ideas filling your social media feed, many brides are left wondering: where exactly do the planning responsibilities end? I’ve got some… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: How Involved Should I be in My Bridal Shower?