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
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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
What You Really Need – Best Gifts To Include in Your Wedding Registry that You Might Forget
With endless options for each room in your home and so many choices in colors, patterns and styles, it can be overwhelming to decide what to include in your wedding gift registry. We surveyed couples that have been married for at least a few years and asked them which wedding gifts they really used and… Continue reading What You Really Need – Best Gifts To Include in Your Wedding Registry that You Might Forget
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
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
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
Who Gets a Gift from the Bride and Groom?
Your wedding is an opportunity to show appreciation for close friends and family through thoughtful gifts. Pop quiz time! Question: Who should get a wedding gift from the happy couple? Answer: If you picked A or B, I wouldn’t be surprised. But, the answer is actually D. Which I know is semi-ambiguous, but bear with… Continue reading Who Gets a Gift from the Bride and Groom?
Everything You Need to Know About a Walmart Registry
I didn’t become a Walmart shopper until I was a newlywed with a budget. I love local boutiques as much as the next girl, but watching my monthly budget dwindle after just one trip to those stores made me a Walmart believer. Looking back, I wish I would’ve known about all the hidden Walmart perks… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About a Walmart Registry
Top 10 Things You Need to Do After Getting Engaged
Here’s your to-do list for everything that should happen after you get engaged and before you start wedding planning. It finally happened — you’re engaged! Congratulations! Pop the bubbly and let the celebrations begin! You’re about to enter an entirely new and exciting chapter of life, and there’s a lot to get done between now… Continue reading Top 10 Things You Need to Do After Getting Engaged
Celebrating Each Other: 1, 5, & 10-Year Anniversary Gifts For Your Spouse
Although it might not feel like it, your wedding day is the first of many celebrations on your journey together as a couple. It’s the one day you’ll remember for years to come, with a new reverence for the love you share as the years go by. When it comes to anniversaries, it can feel… Continue reading Celebrating Each Other: 1, 5, & 10-Year Anniversary Gifts For Your Spouse
Ask Cheryl: Should Future Grandmas Invite Each Other to Baby Showers They are Hosting?
Today, we’re tackling two hot topics when it comes to baby showers: who should host and who should be invited. With two future grandmas hosting separate events, Cheryl advises how best to handle the question of whether it’s appropriate for the grandmas-to-be to invite one another. Hi Cheryl, Both the future grandmas are holding separate… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Should Future Grandmas Invite Each Other to Baby Showers They are Hosting?
Trending Now: Food Bars for a Bridal or Baby Shower
The Ultimate Guide to DIY Food Bars I recently attended a beautiful bridal shower (in honor of my cousin) thrown by two of my fabulous aunts. All three courses of the meal were set up “bar” style allowing guests to customize their food to suit their individual tastes. We started with a delicious crostini bar… Continue reading Trending Now: Food Bars for a Bridal or Baby Shower
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?
How to Register for Your 2nd Baby in 15 Minutes
I will never forget how excited I was to register for my first baby. However, when I became pregnant again, I had no clue what I’d need the second time around, and I did not have the extra time to make a registry because I was chasing around an 18-month-old who kept me busy for… Continue reading How to Register for Your 2nd Baby in 15 Minutes
Everything You Need to Know About a Dillard’s Wedding Registry
At RegistryFinder.com, we love showing you all the best spots for your wedding and baby registries. What’s even better is discovering stores you already love that want to help you make the happiest moments of your life even more memorable! Maybe you remember Dillard’s from your days of hunting for the perfect prom dress. But… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About a Dillard’s Wedding Registry
Holiday Cheer for All: Gifts for Parents, Grandparents, and In-Laws
Every year, as the holiday season approaches, I find myself in a familiar scramble — searching high and low for gifts for the special people in my life. Sure, holiday shopping can feel chaotic, but there’s something exciting about seeking (and finding!) the perfect gift. Over the years, I’ve learned that the most meaningful presents… Continue reading Holiday Cheer for All: Gifts for Parents, Grandparents, and In-Laws