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?
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Finding the Perfect Bridesmaid Gifts
After you say “YES” to your perfect partner, you get to choose the besties that will stand by your side as you say “I do”! Each of these ladies is, without a doubt, so important to you and adds her own unique element to your life. When you thank them for being a huge part… Continue reading Finding the Perfect Bridesmaid Gifts
Everything You Need to Know About Being a Bridesmaid
From the bridal shower to the big day, follow these tips to be the best bridesmaid a bride could ask for! Being chosen as a bridesmaid is no casual commitment — when a close friend or family member asks you to stand up at the altar next to them on the biggest day in their… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Being a Bridesmaid
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
Ask Cheryl: Travel, Hotel, and a Wedding Gift Too?
Wedding guests often wonder if they should give the couple a gift even if they must incur travel expenses to attend the wedding. Dear Cheryl, I am going to my nephew’s wedding celebration out of state. The couple is already married. I have to purchase a flight and a hotel room, so I’m wondering: am I expected… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Travel, Hotel, and a Wedding Gift Too?
The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Celebrations
I have a large, happy family that loves to commemorate every occasion with over-the-top celebrations. When I got engaged, my aunts offered to host many events…some of which I’d never heard of. Maybe, like me, you’re clueless when it comes to your own wedding festivities. Or maybe, you’ve been invited to a bridal luncheon or… Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Celebrations
5 Dresses Every Bride Needs
The title of “bride” isn’t reserved for just one day—you’ll be the star of the show at many events leading up to your walk down the aisle. All eyes will be on you at your engagement party, bridal shower, bachelorette party, rehearsal dinner, and more, so you’ll need to say “yes” to a number of… Continue reading 5 Dresses Every Bride Needs
Wedding Etiquette Question: What Costs Should the Bride Cover for Her Bridesmaids?
Being asked to be a bridesmaid for a friend’s wedding is exciting. But when the questions of travel, lodging, the bachelorette party, and the wedding day itself arise, the bridesmaid may wonder, “Am I supposed to pay for that?” Money conversations are always awkward, but before you say yes to the honor of being a… Continue reading Wedding Etiquette Question: What Costs Should the Bride Cover for Her Bridesmaids?
Celebrity Watch: Love, Laughs, and Line Dancing, Golden Proposals, and Bundles of Joy!
Weddings Love and Laughter: Kevin Hart and Eniko Parrish Tie the Knot If laughter is the secret to a great marriage, then we’re sure Kevin Hart and Eniko Parrish are destined for marital bliss! The pair’s gorgeous wedding was held near Santa Barbara, California, and luckily for us, the bride shared a few special moments… Continue reading Celebrity Watch: Love, Laughs, and Line Dancing, Golden Proposals, and Bundles of Joy!
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?
5 Meaningful Gifts to Give the Bride on Her Wedding Day
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… Continue reading 5 Meaningful Gifts to Give the Bride on Her Wedding Day
Celebrity Watch: Superstar Athletes, Supersized Bling, and Super Cute Babies!
Professional athletes dream of the day they’ll earn their championship rings, but in our opinion, their wedding rings symbolize an even greater accomplishment! Summertime is the off-season for sports but prime time for weddings—so enjoy this “highlight reel” of superstar athletes’ special days! Weddings: Derek Jeter and Hannah Davis: The Yankee Legend Hits a Homerun!… Continue reading Celebrity Watch: Superstar Athletes, Supersized Bling, and Super Cute Babies!
10 Expert Tips for Hosting Your First Baby Shower
If you’re a 30-something year-old like me, you’re probably very familiar with the wedding circuit. There’s at least one bridal shower, a bachelorette weekend, sometimes a lingerie shower, and of course, the wedding weekend itself. But if you think you’re done celebrating the couple after the wedding, think again. As the old adage goes: First… Continue reading 10 Expert Tips for Hosting Your First Baby Shower
6 Tips for a Stress-Free Wedding Morning
Before my own wedding day in June of 2015, I had an uncountable amount of stress dreams focused on my wedding morning. Blame it on the fact that I grew up on My Big Fat Greek Wedding and replays of Toula’s wedding morning danced around in my head: everyone coming after me with tweezers and… Continue reading 6 Tips for a Stress-Free Wedding Morning
2015 Top Wedding Shower Trends
Today, brides might have one shower, or possibly several. Often, the shower will be an intimate gathering of bridesmaids and close family, or the shower may be a large party with most of the ladies on a wedding guest list. And what used to be a ladies-only gathering will sometimes include men these days. As… Continue reading 2015 Top Wedding Shower Trends
Best of 2014 from Our Give It Blog
As the year comes to a close we are taking the time to reflect on 2014 and the wonderful feedback we’ve received from you on our many blog posts. This year we covered all subjects related to gift giving and gift registries, from baby and bridal showers to wedding and baby gift trends, in addition… Continue reading Best of 2014 from Our Give It Blog