Nicky Hilton Rothschild Gave Birth to a Baby Girl! And We're LOVING Her Pretty Name

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The moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here! Nicky Hilton Rothschild is officially a mom after giving birth to her baby girl on July 8 in New York City. And just WAIT until you see the name Nicky and her British banker husband, James Rothschild, chose for their little bundle of joy — it’s truly fit for a queen!

Ready to swoon? Entertainment Tonight reports that the celeb duo ended up naming their daughter Lily Grace Victoria Rothschild, which just rolls off the tongue doesn’t it?! The royal sounding name is only fitting after Nicky and James wed in an extravagant Kensington Palace ceremony a year ago.

The glowing momma was seen during her pregnancy attending not one, but two fancy baby showers, all in Hilton fashion of course. The first soirée was hosted by her mom Kathy Hilton at the Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles and another was thrown by her sis Paris at New York City’s lavish Waldorf Towers. And even though her beautiful baby bump was growing day by day, Nicky never failed to look her absolute chicest.

“I’ve just been buying clothes that are just a couple of sizes up, and they work,” the mommy-to-be told People in May.

But by June, Nicky revealed she had actually given in to buying “one pair of pregnancy jeans, one pair of leggings, and one pair of workout leggings”…a far cry from her usual haute couture. Let’s be real though, the Hilton beauty could stun in a sweatsuit if she really tried.

Before welcoming her baby girl into the world, Nicky showed her Instagram fans little snippets of her sweet nursery, which just so happened to include a lot of cat themes! We have a feeling her baby princess is going to sleep purrr-fectly in a room like that. Congrats again, you two!

See More: Nicky Hilton on Her Epic $75,000 Valentino Wedding Dress: It Was “Magnificent”

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Ciara and Russell Wilson Just Got Real About Finally Having Sex

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They did the deed! Yes, that one. Wedding night sex is always special, but it was extra-special for Ciara and her new husband, Russell Wilson, who tied the knot on Wednesday. The adorable newlyweds finally had sex — and decided to share their escapades on Snapchat for all to see.

On Thursday, the 30-year-old R&B star posted a video on the social media app revealing some for-their-eyes-only info about the newlyweds’ time in the bedroom. “So baby, you know what we’re doing tonight,” she coyly said in one of the snaps and flashing the camera toward her new hubs. 27-year-old Wilson wasn’t mum on the subject either, saying, “From what we did last night, I’m gonna do it multiple times.” TMI perhaps, but considering the couple abstained from any sex before their marriage, they deserve to bask in that newlywed bedroom glow just a little.

Last July, the duo shocked the world and shared that they were going to wait to have sex until marriage, according to ET Online. The decision came as a mutual one — with Wilson sharing that he was thrilled by the decision (eyeroll). “I met this girl named Ciara, who is the most beautiful woman in the world,” he said. “She was on tour, she was traveling, and I was looking at her in the mirror,” the Seattle Seahawks player went on, sharing that he was the one who made the abstinence decision. “God spoke to me and said, ‘I need you to lead her’ and I was like, ‘Really,” he explained. He asked her, point blank, “What would you do if we took all that extra stuff [sex] off the table and just did it Jesus’ way?” And so it began.

But their vow to celibacy was not an easy feat, according to the NFL player. “I ain’t gonna lie to y’all now, I need y’all to pray for us. ‘Cause I know y’all seen her on the screen now. If there’s a 10, she’s a 15.” Touché, Wilson, touché. Luckily for his libido, the two got married on Wednesday in England, so the wait was over — time to get down to business. And from the looks of their snaps — this “business” is happening multiple times per day. Clearly those prayer requests were working — with the social media shares putting an end to any speculation about what actually went down in their hotel suite.

The couple got married in a beautiful ceremony on Wednesday, with the singer looking like a fairy tale princess in a custom-made gown by Roberto Cavalli. The momentous event took place in Chesire and included several noteworthy celebrity guests, including bridesmaids Kelly Rowland and Lala Anthony as well as Jennifer Hudson.

Now that the fanfare has died down a bit, Wilson and Ciara are enjoying their first few days of married life — clearly sticking close to home so they can get it in as much as possible. While we still don’t know the details of the couple’s plans for their honeymoon, it’s safe to say we will most likely be hearing about it on Snapchat, and it will most definitely be including a lot of time sans clothing.

See More: How to Get Ready for Wedding Night Sex

We are The Wilsons!

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He sure wasn't lying indeed, see the smile on her face ??????!. . #Ciara and #RussellWilson are making sure the whole world knows that their wedding night was awesome after vowing to abstain from sex till their marriage. . . The happy couple flashed their wedding bands as they stepped out to do some shopping in London on Thursday after tying the knot the previous day. In a Snapchat video, Ciara said Baby, you know what we're doing tonight,'before Russell replied: 'From what we did last night, I want to do it multiple times. Ciara then added to the camera: 'He sure weren't lying.' . . In another clip shared by Russell, Ciara placed a hand over her mouth and couldn't stop giggling after Russell said: 'So, about last night…' ???????? #NWbling doubly stacked ????????????

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4 Things That May Surprise You About the First Month of Marriage

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By the time you got married, you knew your partner through-and-through. But, according to our experts, a few things are still bound to take you by surprise after the big day. “Most people underestimate how the commitment to marriage changes their relationship, even if you lived together beforehand,” says Lesli Doares, marriage coach and author of Blueprint For A Lasting Marriage.

What might those shocking revelations be? Here are four things that could take you by surprise in your first month of marriage, according to our experts.

1. You’ve got expectations about one another’s roles.
Before you tied the knot, your relationship may have felt equal. But after the ninth time you’ve taken out the trash without any help, you may start to feel an imbalance, Doares says. “Both partners carry expectations about what it means to be a wife and husband,” she says. “Most of the time, couples are completely unaware they have them, but they form the lens they now look at each other through.” And because these expectations are often based on what you witnessed growing up, Doares says, you may be surprised to see history repeating itself in your own relationship.

2. Your spouse handles money differently than you expected.
Most couples don’t join their bank accounts or give one another an all-access pass to their money until after marriage. “Decisions that used to be made individually are now joint ones,” says Doares, who adds you might be shocked to hear your spouse make a case for a new TV but complain about shelling out for a weeklong vacation. “What is important to one may seem unimportant to the other,” she says, “and this can make for some surprising interactions.”

See More: 6 Money Questions You Need to Ask Before You Get Married

3. Your friendships and family relationships may change.
According to Toni Coleman, psychotherapist and relationship coach, couples become their own family unit after they tie the knot, sometimes becoming more isolated than they were before. “Once married, couples often feel that they need to make their spouse a priority, checking with him or her before making plans or spending too much time out with others,” she says. Family relationships may also shift. Coleman says that some couples feel like they should no longer talk about their relationships with family. Or, “they may expect their spouse to spend more time with their family,” Coleman says.

4. How quickly the real world takes hold of your life.
Says Doares, “Once the big day is passed, with all of its focus, it’s easy to take your eyes off of each other.” Many couples are surprised to find they lose touch with one another, and let other things take a priority over their partners. “Couples often start being less polite and appreciative of each other as their focus shifts,” Doares says.

The 9 Most Common Wedding Vow Mistakes All Brides and Grooms Should Avoid

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It’s only the biggest day of your life and you’ve got one chance to get your wedding vows right. No pressure, huh? Whether you’re writing your own or going the traditional route, take our word for it: you’ll want to be as prepared as possible! And no, that doesn’t just mean practicing them out loud. From what you say to exactly how you say it, here are nine common wedding vow mistakes all brides and grooms should avoid making.

1. Going on and on (and on and on)
Keep it short and sweet, recommends Dezhda “Dee” Gaubert, owner of No Worries Event Planning. “Only talk about one thing you love the most about your partner, one personality trait you like best or one example of his commitment to you, not two, three, four or five. There is more emotional impact and power with brevity.” Plus, your guests will start to lose interest fast once you get beyond the 200-300 word range.

2. Getting too personal
TMI! Some couples write what is essentially a love letter to each other and not ceremony vows, notes ordained officiant Bethel L. Nathan. “They forget how emotional they might be in the moment so it can be tough to read out loud, not to mention awkward standing there reciting something so personal in front of a big audience.” Lauren Chitwood, owner and founder of Lauren Chitwood Events, agrees. “When writing your wedding vows, remember that your intent is to make the commitment of marriage in front of witnesses,” she says. For this reason, it’s wise to avoid sharing things that would make you so emotional you can’t regain your composure or cracking inside jokes guests won’t get.

3. Waiting until the day before to write them
Time is winding down and you still haven’t written your vows…oops! This mistake is all too common, according to Nathan. His recommendation? Write them two weeks out. “It’s close enough to the wedding day for the sentiments to be what you want to express, but far enough out to actually get done and be able to be focused.”

4. A lack of consistency in length
Nothing is more awkward than the bride or groom keeping things short and sweet while the other gives a lengthy speech, says wedding planner Marilisa Schachinger of Martel Events. “Simply discuss a general timeframe together, like 1-2 minutes, beforehand so that you both share for an equal amount of time, allowing that portion of the ceremony to flow smoothly.”

5. Not using a microphone
Especially if you’re having a big wedding! And even if you do have one on hand, oftentimes the couple forgets to speak into the microphone when reciting their vows so no one can actually hear what’s being said, notes wedding planner Leah Weinberg, owner of Color Pop Events. Simple solution: practice your vows with a microphone so it’s second nature.

See More: How to Recover if You Mess Up Your Wedding Vows

6. Wanting to speak from the heart…on the spot
Whatever you do, please don’t try to memorize your vows or simply speak from the heart when the time comes (and if your hubby-to-be thinks this is a good idea, make sure he reads this!). It never goes well, warns Nathan. “With all of the emotions and nerves and excitement running through you the day-of and in that moment, most of the words disappear from memory and rarely is this ever smooth or well done.” His advice? Take the time to write your vows out ahead of time and put pen to paper, even if it is just as a backup.

7. Misplacing your vows
It happens more than you think! This is why it’s always best to have at least a couple of copies on hand the day of. Houston wedding planner Chelsea Roy of Everything But The Ring suggests giving one copy to your planner or officiant the night before during rehearsal and another to your maid of honor, who can curl it up in her hand with her bouquet and hold it until the time comes, and him his best man, who can stick it in his suit pocket for safekeeping. “Give them back to these people or to your officiant after you’ve read them, and be sure they get to a safe place to be saved as a keepsake.”

8. Forgetting the tissues
Better to be safe than sorry, right? “I’ve had brides give these to their maid of honor or a family member in the front row and they’ve come incredibly in handy,” says Gaubert. You can also have your fianc&#233 put a hanky in his pocket for you just in case.

9. Not making eye contact with your partner
One of the most common vow mistakes Becki Smith of Smith House Photography sees as a wedding photographer is the couple telling their vows to the officiant rather than to each other. “This is especially common when brides and grooms are reciting traditional vows where they repeat after the officiant,” she tells us. An easy fix for this, according to her, is to simply ask your officiant to remind you before vows start to join hands and look at each other.

Elle Fowler's Wedding Video: See Our Brides Live Wedding Couple Say 'I Do'

Here comes the bride… You’ve done your part and voted on all the big day details of Elle Fowler’s wedding, and the YouTube beauty guru brought you along for the ride as she got wedding-ready! Now it’s time for her and Alex Goot to say their “I dos” — and you didn’t think we forgot your invite did you? Our Brides Live Wedding video series went behind the veil, following Elle through her journey as a bride-to-be — from wedding dress fittings to makeup trials — and right up to the altar where she’s ready to wed her sweetheart in Santa Barbara, California’s Bacara Resort & Spa.

“This is it! I’m getting married today!” That’s the sign of a blushing bride ready to make it down the altar. Like every bride, Elle got her day started by just trying to keep the emotions down,”I feel pretty chill today. I’m just soaking it all in,” she says. Next, it was your chosen sultry wedding beauty look, courtesy of Mary Kay celebrity makeup artist Moani Lee. As Lee got started, Elle confessed she didn’t get much sleep the night before. Uh oh! Lucky for her Lee is a pro with the concealer and no one could tell the difference.

Up next on the wedding day list, gorgeous cascading waves — primped and polished by the hairstyling experts at Sexy Hair. A half up, half down ‘do got a modern update with some fishtail braids and a bejeweled hair accessory tucked in to Elle’s flowing blonde curls. The big moment comes next with Elle slipping into her romantic ruffled Monique Lhuillier wedding dress (chose by you, of course!). And you did NOT let her down, wow did she look gorgeous. Even Elle’s mom couldn’t help but tear up at the sight of her gorgeous daughter.

And you know who else had tears? The groom, naturally. After hinting at a bit of perfectly natural wedding day jitters (“I thought i’d be a lot more nervous than I am. That’s a lie, I’m pretty nervous. I think i’m ready. Ready for forever.”) Alex got escorted to his bride with eyes closed for a sweet first look. His reaction when he sees her is just precious — trust us, you can’t miss it. “Did I look beautiful?” Elle asks Alex, “There are no words,” he responds. Ok guys, you’re giving us #marriagegoals already.

You’ll have to see the wedding ceremony’s insane backdrop and the reception’s perfectly color coordinated decor for yourself — you chose it after all. But amidst the sweet vows, there was some comic relief, courtesy of the officiant. “Elle, Alex, we all come here tonight grateful for the first time you clicked on each other’s YouTube videos,” he said to roaring laughter from the crowd. Too cute!

Now, grab the tissues and settle in to watch the 2016 Brides Live Wedding you helped plan!

Coveting Elle’s dream wedding? Well, you can win a BRIDES Live Wedding-inspired experience of your own, including four days and three nights for two at Sandals Resorts, a $2,500 Macy’s Registry shopping spree, four bridesmaid dresses by the Donna Morgan Collection, one perfect pair of bridal heels from the Monique Lhuillier Main Shoe Collection, Mary Kay products for you and your ‘maids, a $250 gift card to Men’s Wearhouse, a Sexy Hair gift basket of wedding day essentials, and an invitation suite from The American Wedding. Got that all, brides? Head to the BRIDES Live Wedding homepage for your chance to win.

See More: Meet Elle Fowler, Our 2016 Brides Live Wedding Bride!

The 7 Worst Wedding Planning Tips Every Bride Should Avoid

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When you’re engaged and jumping on the wedding planning train, advice will suddenly start to surround you. Every article you read online will be about wedding dos and don’ts and every friend and family member will try to feed you tips and tricks that they think you absolutely need to hear before it’s your turn to walk down the aisle. So when all of this advice is coming into your life, sometimes unwarranted, it’s important to recognize what advice is actually helpful and what advice should be, well, kicked to the curb. Want to know to spot terrible advice? Well, here are seven wedding planning tips you should 100% avoid.

1. Skimp on the Food
Past brides will try to tell you that nobody eats the food so don’t go above and beyond with premium food packages that offer a selection of appetizers and main courses. But the truth is, the food is one of the main things guests remember about your wedding. So, if it’s within your budget, try to make sure there are several food options, as well as something that even the pickiest eaters will want to devour.

2. Improv Your Vows
Nope! Don’t do this. Spend quality time writing your vows and even memorizing them if you can. You’ll be so chocked up by nerves and emotion on the day of your wedding that you may not be able to speak from the heart off the cuff.

3. Wait for Your Wedding Dress to Go on Sale
Think the longer you wait to buy your wedding dress the cheaper it will be? Don’t wait for flash sales or a coupon to arrive in the mail. The longer you wait to buy the dress, the more expensive alterations may be if you need it in a rush. Plus you’ll have the added stress of waiting until the last-minute.

4. Skip the Open Bar and Do BYOB
Depending on your crowd, expecting guests to bring their own booze can be a problem waiting to happen. If you’re not able to afford an open bar, consider doing an open bar for an hour or two and then switching to a cash bar to save a bit of money.

5. Don’t Compare Your Wedding
The best thing you can do is compare what you want your wedding to be and look like to other weddings. You’ll get ideas of things you may never would have thought of on your own and you may change your mind about things after seeing other people do it first.

6. Randomize the Seating Assignments
It may sound like a good idea at first and it will save you a ton of time and hassle trying to figure out where everyone should sit, but on the wedding day, it might be quite awkward if your Aunt Sue is sitting next to your sorority sisters from college.

7. DIY as Much as You Can
You may think you’ll save a ton of cash DIY’ing your whole wedding, but you’ll start to notice that you’re spending a lot more time on arts and crafts. You also may end up spending more than you think on the bits and pieces, totally counteracting paying someone to help do your decorations for you. Remember: Time is money.

See More: 20 Last-Minute Wedding-Planning Details You Can’t Forget About

Jen Glantz is a “Professional Bridesmaid” and the founder of Bridesmaid for Hire. She’s the author of All My Friends Are Engaged and frequently wears old bridesmaid dresses to the grocery store and on first dates.

BRIDES Florida: 5 Beautiful Engagement Party Venues in South Florida

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Just because you’re tying the knot in Miami doesn’t mean you’re limited to the city center when it comes to pre-wedding soirées. Set your sights from coast to coast scouting for an engagement party venue that speaks to your style as a couple as you share the good news with a gathering of family and friends. Toes-in-the-sand cocktails are one South Florida specialty, but you can also throw a soirée above water surprising guests with a yacht tour through town along the Intracoastal or with breathtaking rooftop views from the highest point around, toasting your future as husband and wife as the sun sets over the sea.

Palm Beach Gardens
Party on the green at the 19th hole Bar 91 at PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, about an hour’s drive north of Miami. The Masters Terrace, which is just outside, offers sweeping views of the golf course, with space for up to 150 to gather around the fire pit for sunset cocktails in an outdoor lounge atmosphere. Read real brides’ reviews here!

Fort Lauderdale
Instead of planning multiple events leading up to the big one, why not rework the same space and let the experts do all the prep work — starting with the engagement party. At Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six, wedding planners are ready to help you navigate the hotel’s 30,000 square feet of event space with every kind of option imaginable. Throw a party by the water, either poolside (waterfalls included) or on the panorama terrace looking out to the Intracoastal. If you want a spot that’s voted best for sunsets, host a party for up to 200 in the circular Pier Top ballroom on the 17th floor, with 360-degree views of Fort Lauderdale’s skyline. Read real brides’ reviews here!

See More: Trying to Plan the Locale of Your Big Day? Check Out More Local Miami Venues

Boca Raton
The iconic pink Mediterranean-inspired Boca Raton Resort not only makes for a jaw-dropping wedding venue where you can tie the knot in the gardens by the Cloister, it also offers brides-to-be plenty of other picture-perfect engagement party options. Infuse your upcoming nuptials with views of the Atlantic at the Boca Beach Club’s oceanfront Dunes Ballroom — or better yet, take the party out on the water on a yacht trip along the Intracoastal Waterway, leaving straight from the resort’s private marina. Read real brides’ reviews here!

Naples
Enter your party via the candlelit walkway in and out to the ballroom terrace overlooking Vanderbilt Bay at La Playa Beach & Golf Resort in Naples, set on Florida’s West Coast. This spot also doubles as a background for stunning pics during your party—but the views out on the covered terrace aren’t so bad, either. Make your announcement over cocktails for up to 160 on the ballroom terrace or take the party to the sand with the Gulf of Mexico’s waves playing music as you dine seaside. Read real brides’ reviews here!

Miami
Gather a group of friends and family together for a soiree under the stars at The Standard Miami Beach’s Bayside Dock. Strings of light glow above the tables set out on the wooden patio overlooking Biscayne Bay, forming a magical backdrop that’s the definition of bohemian chic. Not only will your guests enjoy the bay views and breeze, they’ll also love the Mediterranean-influenced cuisine of beautifully barbecued meats and greens.

Still looking for your perfect spot to toast to your newly-engaged bliss? Browse dozens of other Miami venues here!

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Wedding Day Beauty Inspiration From Scarlett Johansson, Jourdan Dunn, and Olivia Palermo

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Scarlett Johansson lets all her features pop, Jourdan Dunn embraces a classically sultry look and Olivia Palermo makes a case for color. Take wedding day beauty inspiration from these three red carpet mavens!

Scarlett Johansson at the 2016 Renaissance Award ceremony: A bold eye doesn’t have to be the sole area of interest on a bridal beauty look—you can break the classic rule and accent multiple features, just like Scarlett Johansson. After giving yourself a flawless base with foundation and concealer, line your eyes, making sure you smudge the line below the lower lashes. Use a midnight blue shadow on the upper lids from the lashline to the crease, followed by a matte brown from the crease to the brow bone. Highlight the inner corners of the eyes and below the arch of your eyebrows, apply a half strip of faux lashes, and the eyes are done. Although a less-groomed brow is very much in style right now, opt for a precisely shaped brow like Scarlett’s to perfect the unique look. Then, use a bright pink blush on the apple of the cheeks and blended along the cheekbones and use a bright watermelon-hued lipgloss.

Jourdan Dunn at the Ralph&Russo and Chopard Host Dinner at Paris Fashion Week: No bride can go wrong with a classic smokey eye, radiant skin and nude lip like Jourdan Dunn. To recreate the look for yourself, start with a primer, to keep your skin from getting oily throughout the day. Then use a foundation with a radiant finish, and any concealer you may need to ensure you have a flawless complexion. Use a matte-finish bronzer on your cheekbones, so you have definition without shine, and highlight the center of your face. Make sure your brows are groomed and filled in, so they offer a bold frame to your eyes, and then create your smokey eye: tightlining with a black kohl liner, which you smudge around the outer corners, and using champagne and bronze-colored eyeshadows. Apply some feathery, individual faux lashes (or get lash extensions), and a glossy pink lip.

Olivia Palermo at Alexis Mabille show at Paris Fashion Week: Forget everything you think you know about needing a classic look at your wedding—if you want to get adventurous, do it, and let Olivia Palermo be your guide. To try your own version of this look, start with a light coverage foundation and a bronze-colored highlighter stick along your cheekbones (using a cream formula will help maintain the luminosity of the look). Tightline your eyes using a gray pencil, and smudge it down a bit below the lower lashes. Then use an aqua-colored eyeshadow from the upper lashes to slightly above the crease. Smudge some of that same shadow under the lower lashes and apply a couple coats of mascara. A quick swipe of nude lipstick and prepare to wow your guests and groom!

See more: 40 Best Wedding Beauty Tips and Tricks

Living Simply: The Minimalist Bride's Guide to Registering for Your Wedding

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If clutter makes you cringe and less is more is totes your mantra, then chances are you’re a minimalist bride at heart. You like clean lines and know that a bunch of “stuff” isn’t a must to make a big impact design-wise. So for a wedding registry that meets your minimalist needs, we asked two experts to share their insider secrets.

Do make sure you have enough gifts on there
Remember: your registry is a guide for your guests so having enough gifts for everyone to choose from ensures you don’t wind up with a bunch of crap you have absolutely no use for, notes Zola’s very own Newlywed-At-Large, Jennifer Spector. “That would be every Marie Kondo devotee’s worst nightmare!”

But don’t get talked into registering for stuff you don’t need
Rachel Cohen and Andres Modak, co-founders of home essentials brand Snowe, suggest having a maximum number of gifts in mind before you start registering. “It can be very easy to get trigger happy and add things you’ll never actually use.” Don’t feel pressured by friends and family to register for gizmos and gadgets they think you should have either, they warn. “Take stock of the size and layout of your home, and keep in mind that you need a place to put all you’re registering for.”

Ask for experiences too
While you should register for physical products because gift givers tend to favor those purchases, you can always supplement with honeymoon funds and experiences, says Spector. “For example, if you love to cook but don’t have the space for an entire set of pots and pans, register for a few key pieces and a private cooking class for two or meal delivery from Blue Apron.”

Register for less little stuff and more big-ticket items
Some couples, especially those who have been living together for years, already own most of the basics so it makes sense to register for fewer, more expensive pieces they can use constantly, like a bar cart or high-end, quality luggage, recommends Spector. “You can mark items as group gifts so guests can contribute to one larger purchase.”

Upgrade the every day items
According to Cohen and Modak, a minimalist registry should begin and end with the most essential things you need for daily life. There’s no better time than now to upgrade the basics and replace them with classic and timeless (the key word here being timeless!) pieces that will simplify your life and allow you to easily expand as your needs grow. Anything that helps keep clutter at bay is a good idea too, tells Spector. “Multipurpose kitchen appliances, trash cans, storage containers and serving platters that do double duty as decor are excellent items to register for.”

See More: This Year’s Biggest Wedding Trend: Minimalism (Here’s 7 Ways to Pull It Off Like a Pro)

Go neutral, especially in the bathroom
Minimalism is most important in the smallest room of the house, stress Cohen and Modak. “Let a single aesthetic, be it white, grey or ivory declutter the bathroom to help you relax, refresh and unwind.” As for the kitchen, trust in a set of neutral dishes to maximize versatility. “A simple, cohesive backdrop of high quality, durable plates, bowls and flatware in a single color will provide a clean palette that can transition effortlessly from everyday small bites for two to those times you find yourself cooking an al fresco feast for the extended family.” In the bedroom, it’s best to invest in two neutral sets of soft, durable, breathable sheets and pillowcases that will work with any duvet and quilt, they recommend.

Choose double duty glassware
A full set of everyday drinkware is key! Choose complementing tall and short glasses to achieve a unified aesthetic, instruct Cohen and Modak. “When registering for glassware, imagine where you will store each type of glass to avoid cluttered shelves. A set of versatile, sturdy tumblers can make it as easy to pour a glass of OJ as it is to serve up spirits on the rocks.”

Don’t create several different registries
Avoid creating registries at multiple destinations. This will help streamline the options for you and your guests and make it easier for everyone to keep track of, point out Cohen and Modak. “This also helps you focus on quality over quantity, which is a core component of confident, minimalist living.” Even better: cut out the trigger altogether. “Registering in a brick and mortar store can lead to overconsumption, whereas registering online from home helps you better envision a place for everything you choose!”

Stick to a few favorite brands
If you have a minimalist sensibility, Spector suggests sticking to just a few brands that fit your aesthetic. “Approach your registry like an editor and you can see what goes together before it ships so you have a cohesive look to your home,” she says.

6 Alternative Bachelorette Party Ideas That Don't Involve Getting Drunk

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Looking to have a weekend bachelorette party with your girls that doesn’t involve strippers twerking inches from your face in leopard print thongs or bottle service at an expensive Las Vegas club? You don’t have to go the party girl route if that’s not your style. Instead, here are six alternative bachelorette party ideas that don’t involve getting drunk.

1. Do a Scavenger Hunt
Sign up for a local scavenger hunt around your city and you can compete with other teams. An activity like this requires everyone to channel their competitive spirit and also lace up their running shoes.

2. Channel Your Favorite Childhood Activity
Whether you loved crafting or you had a strong passion for singing every song on the Spice Girl’s albums, think of your favorite childhood activity and plan a bachelorette party day or weekend around that theme.

3. Rent Out a Beach House
Go with something chill and book a beach house for the weekend. You can let you and your friends relax on lounge chairs and even stir up some virgin piña coladas.

4. Go the Active Route
If you’re feeling sporty or want to sneak in extra sweat sesh before the wedding, you can have everyone head to a workout class or hire an instructor to give you and your friends a private Zumba or Yoga class.

5. Pick Food Over Wine
Go on a food tour or plan a biking adventure where you stop every hour and have a bite at a fun place to eat. You’ll incorporate both an active and a foodie side of yourself and your guests with this activity.

6. Check Into a Spa
Toss your hands up in the air and stop planning every detail of your bachelorette party and go with a spa weekend. This way everyone is forced to channel their inner calm, cool, and collective side and you don’t have to worry about any drunken blunders or drama.

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Jen Glantz is a “Professional Bridesmaid” and the founder of Bridesmaid for Hire. She’s the author of All My Friends Are Engaged and frequently wears old bridesmaid dresses to the grocery store and on first dates.