In a woman’s life, there is no other wardrobe decision more important than her wedding dress. Tulle, lace, and sparkles may fill little girls’ dreams of their dress, but once that little girl grows up and gets engaged, she may realize that finding the dream dress is more about wading through endless options, battling budget […]

Guest lists are tricky, but this is one question that can be answered with clear-cut guidelines. Hi Cheryl, My co-worker is throwing a wedding shower for me and has asked me for a list of people to invite. My whole work team will be invited to the wedding, so I will only include female team […]

Picture this: you’re in the thick of wedding planning, matching table linens to your bridesmaids’ bouquets and selecting your first dance song. Somewhere along the way, you’re reminded by a friendly family member that you’ll need a wedding guestbook—but why? That is the question I found myself asking only a few short weeks ago. Traditionally, […]

When I came home to finish up wedding planning over my final college spring break, I walked into my room to find a handful of new hung up in my closet. My mom had purchased outfits for all of my wedding week activities (showers, bachelorette party, bridesmaids’ brunch, rehearsal dinner, etc.) and I was overjoyed! […]

When it comes to wedding planning, most of the responsibilities traditionally fall to the bride and her bridesmaids (which we’ve written about extensively). The guys seem to have it much easier, basically just picking up their tuxes and showing up at the altar. But if you’re the best man, you have two important duties: Plan […]

Ask any bride and groom and they’ll tell you—making the guest list is the hardest part of planning a wedding. Between rising wedding costs, venue space restrictions and trying to plan a small wedding (if that’s what you’re into), there are so many factors that go into deciding the exclusive list of wedding invitees. And […]

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 […]

You know that saying about necessity being the mother of invention? Well, I’m sure the original orator wasn’t necessarily referring to bridesmaids needing fresh and fun bridal shower ideas, but in my case about 5 months ago, it stood true. It was fast approaching the time in all matron of honor’s duties where a bridal […]

If you’re planning your wedding, you’re probably getting ready to meet with your florist and describe your dream bouquet. With all of the beautiful images floating around on Pinterest, it can be difficult to find the vocabulary to express exactly what you’re looking for! So I’ve turned to an industry expert, Jenny Preston, lead floral […]

Hosting a bridal shower doesn’t have to be overwhelming: with a few simple tips and tricks, you can totally do this! So take a deep breath, and read on for some of my favorite shortcuts for creating a beautiful shower that you’ll actually get to enjoy! Find a Team Planning a bridal shower is a […]

When it comes to wedding planning, what to bring on the honeymoon usually lands low on the “to-do” list: somewhere way under choosing a wedding dress, venue, and creating the wedding registry. But your honeymoon is often the most luxurious vacation of your life, so shouldn’t every bride feel prepared? I think so, and so […]

Why Choose a Destination Wedding? Destination weddings have become increasingly popular and what’s not to love about combining a fun, memorable wedding with a fabulous honeymoon? According to Emily Post’s Wedding Etiquette, up to 24% of weddings are now destination weddings! We’ve discovered several reasons that couples are choosing a destination wedding over a local […]

Fourth of July is right around the corner and we’re in a patriotic spirit here at RegistryFinder.com. We scoured the internet for the best wedding ideas for a patriotic wedding…on July 4th or anytime! We’ve discovered that the color combo of red + white + blue is lovely together. It works for the casual outdoor […]

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 […]

When it comes to the day of the wedding, the bride gets all the attention…she starts early in the morning getting ready for her big day. From a family breakfast or brunch, spa treatments, hair and makeup appointments, to last minute preparations, her friends and family surround her with care and attention. Although the bride will […]

While your wedding is primarily a celebration of the love and commitment between you and your spouse, it’s also a celebration of the family and friendships who supported you on your journey to the altar. Your groomsmen have been by your side through the highs and lows, the good and bad — that’s good enough […]