A book is a classic graduation gift. Whether your celebrated alum has chosen further education or is beginning their search for a career, there is a perfect book for everyone! The typical books that come to mind for graduation gifts are often filled with inspirational quotes or practical (and sometimes witty!) advice. My own dear… Continue reading Graduation Gift Ideas: Best Books for Graduates
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Everything You Need to Know About a Bloomingdale’s Registry
If you’re looking for a personalized experience with all the best brands, look no further than a Bloomingdale’s wedding registry. Bloomingdale’s has always been fashion forward. They pioneered the department store way back in the late 1800’s with the period’s hottest trend—hoop skirts—and today they’re still committed to selling exclusive merchandise through a personalized experience. … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About a Bloomingdale’s Registry
8 Steps to Throwing Your First Bridal Shower
Hosting a bridal shower for the first time? Ace the celebration by following these eight easy steps! So, you’ve been tasked with throwing your very first bridal shower. While it might seem daunting, consider it a vote of confidence and accept the challenge. As the maid/matron of honor or a close family member/friend of the… Continue reading 8 Steps to Throwing Your First Bridal Shower
Stocking Your Bar: Drinking Glasses Decoded
From wine and cocktails to beer, our handy guide will help you determine the right drinking glasses for your wedding registry or your next celebration. Deciding on drinking glasses and barware for your wedding registry or celebration can feel intimidating once you start thinking beyond your typical red and white wine glasses. While there’s no… Continue reading Stocking Your Bar: Drinking Glasses Decoded
Budget-Friendly Bachelorette Parties
Get inspired by these fun and memorable party ideas that won’t break the bank! Bachelorette parties originated in the 1960s when a bride-to-be would celebrate her final night of singledom with a get-together with her female friends and family members. It wasn’t until the ‘80s that they turned into the wild nights we see today.… Continue reading Budget-Friendly Bachelorette Parties
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
Everything You Need to Know About Eloping
Thinking about opting for an elopement instead of a traditional ceremony? Our handy guide includes everything you need to know to start planning! Couples have been eloping for centuries — whether to assert their independence, circumvent societal pressures, save money, or just to keep their wedding as intimate as possible. When the pandemic hit and… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Eloping
Best Products to Add to Your Wedding Gift Registry
He asked and you said yes…let the wedding festivities begin! Not quite that easy, right? There’s a lot of planning to be done and one of those key parts is creating your wedding gift registry. You’re choosing the most important pieces that will fill your home, while making gift giving easier on your guests. With… Continue reading Best Products to Add to Your Wedding Gift Registry
Tips and Tricks for Destination Wedding Planning
Some brides dream of an intimate wedding in a magical, far-off destination. If that’s you, congratulations! The world is your oyster. Because so many details go into a wedding, however, planning one miles away from home can get tricky—and as someone who has been in (or to) a handful of destination weddings herself, I can… Continue reading Tips and Tricks for Destination Wedding Planning
How to Write a (Non-Cringey) Wedding Toast
Having the chance to give a wedding toast can be exciting — it’s an opportunity to speak from the heart and impart wisdom on the happy couple. But, it can feel overwhelming to get up in front of a bunch of people (some of whom you’ve probably never met before) and talk about such big… Continue reading How to Write a (Non-Cringey) Wedding Toast
Feather Your Nest: The Perfect Bedding to Include in Your Wedding Registry
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to ensure that post-nuptial bliss leads to the best nights of sleep (and cat naps… and Netflix binging… and Sunday snuggling) that a girl could ask for. Your wedding registry is the perfect place to create a luxurious and comfortable bedroom sanctuary. To ensure your nest is feathered… Continue reading Feather Your Nest: The Perfect Bedding to Include in Your Wedding Registry
Hot Summer Bridal Shower Themes and Recipes
Summer is wedding time which means it’s also bridal shower time! We’re back with four of this summer’s hottest bridal shower themes. We’ve gathered delicious recipes and pretty décor ideas that can be effortlessly incorporated into your event. This will allow you to sit back and enjoy the shower alongside your guests and the bride-to-be!… Continue reading Hot Summer Bridal Shower Themes and Recipes
Navigating the Holidays with a Newborn
To The Mom Navigating The Holidays With A Newborn, As the song says, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” But if you’re entering the holidays with a brand new baby, this merry season can feel a little more complicated. My son’s due date was November 21st, and I remember thinking to myself that… Continue reading Navigating the Holidays with a Newborn
Affordable Bridesmaid Dresses
By the time my wedding rolled around in the summer of 2015, I’d been in enough weddings to know I didn’t want a run of the mill bridesmaid dress. There was nothing inherently wrong with the brightly colored chiffon party dresses I’d worn as a bridesmaid, but I didn’t necessarily love the experience either. Putting… Continue reading Affordable Bridesmaid Dresses
Top 6 Wedding Gift Registry Splurges
Adding to your wedding gift registry? Be sure to include these splurges that will stand the test of time. Wedding registries can be surprisingly tricky. What should conceivably be a wish list for the new couple inevitably gets tangled with questions and concerns, asking for traditions, rules, and all the guidance available. While a handy… Continue reading Top 6 Wedding Gift Registry Splurges
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