Hi Cheryl, My daughter was asked to be the flower girl in my cousin’s wedding. What is proper etiquette for gift giving? We have the expense of the dress, shoes and hair as well. We also have to drive out of town for the wedding and have the added expense of a night in the… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Our Daughter is the Flower Girl, Do We Still Give a Wedding Gift?
Author: Cheryl Seidel
Cheryl is a happily married mom to two adult children and has recently enjoyed being a mother-of-the-bride. Her background in product development and marketing led Cheryl to create RegistryFinder.com, a search engine for gift registries, in 2012. Long considered a gift-giving and gift etiquette expert, her firm belief is that gifting should be fun, easy, and stress-free! Readers regularly write to Cheryl about their etiquette questions and she answers them here on our blog.
Ask Cheryl: Should I Have Been Invited to the Bridal Shower or Bachelorette Party?
This reader wonders if she should have received an invitation to pre-wedding events … Dear Cheryl, My husband and I were invited to a wedding. A month before the event he was invited to the bachelor party. It came to my attention that I was not invited to either the bachelorette party or the bridal… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Should I Have Been Invited to the Bridal Shower or Bachelorette Party?
Ask Cheryl: To Send a Gift or Not to Send a Gift?
This reader questions if she should send a wedding gift to someone with whom she no longer has a relationship. Find out the answer below . . . Hi Cheryl, I just finished reading your Huffington Post article “How Long Do I Have to Send a Wedding Gift?” Great advice! I have a situation that I’m really struggling… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: To Send a Gift or Not to Send a Gift?
Modern Wedding Registry Guide from Wedding Paper Divas
Recently Wedding Paper Divas contacted me to contribute to a new feature of their website — the Wedding Registry Guide. It’s called Wed the Way You Live, The Modern Couple’s Guide to Creating a Wedding Registry. It was a pleasure to collaborate with them and I wanted to share an excerpt from the guide here on… Continue reading Modern Wedding Registry Guide from Wedding Paper Divas
AskCheryl: How Much Should I Spend on a Wedding Gift? NEW Q&As
In June, I published an article in the Huffington Post Weddings section titled, “How Much Should I Spend on a Wedding Gift.” It seems that many people wanted more specifics so I wanted to share two of the follow-up questions. They are different questions with similar answers. Dear Cheryl, My fiancé and I are invited… Continue reading AskCheryl: How Much Should I Spend on a Wedding Gift? NEW Q&As
Off to College: Best Stores for Back-To-School Shopping
It’s that time of year again, our recent High School graduates are preparing for college. For parents, it comes with mixed emotions. If you’re like me, you’re happy they are about to start the adventure of a lifetime and take the next step to becoming an adult; but you’re also sad they will be leaving… Continue reading Off to College: Best Stores for Back-To-School Shopping
AskCheryl: How Do I Let Guests Know about My Wedding Registry?
This is an often asked, but short and simple question from a reader. Dear Cheryl, How do you let guests know about your registry? – Zena Dear Zena, You ask a very good question which is probably on the minds of many brides and grooms today. But it has a very simple… Continue reading AskCheryl: How Do I Let Guests Know about My Wedding Registry?
AskCheryl: If Someone Attended My Bridal Shower, Must She Be Invited to the Wedding?
Dear Readers, Every week I receive variations of this same bridal shower question. Usually it’s in the form of, “Can I invite someone to the bridal shower that will not be invited to the wedding?” Here are two interesting variations on that question. Dear Cheryl, My wedding is in a few months and I’m getting… Continue reading AskCheryl: If Someone Attended My Bridal Shower, Must She Be Invited to the Wedding?
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The Unique Wedding Gift That Will Be Treasured for a Lifetime
Have you ever wanted to give a wedding gift that is so unique and memorable that it can’t be duplicated? Every so often, there’s a special bride in your life – maybe it’s your daughter, granddaughter, daughter-in-law, or even your future wife – and kitchen appliances, linens, cash or other traditional gifts just don’t seem… Continue reading The Unique Wedding Gift That Will Be Treasured for a Lifetime
Ask Cheryl Question: Help! My Daughter Is Stressed Out About Her Wedding Registry
Question from a reader … Dear Cheryl, My daughter is trying to register for her wedding. She started a new job so does not have time to shop. Also, she knows it will be awhile before they can buy furniture because her fiancé is still in school. She is stressing so badly that she is… Continue reading Ask Cheryl Question: Help! My Daughter Is Stressed Out About Her Wedding Registry
Wedding Costs: The Truth About Budget Trimming Strategies
Weddings can be expensive. The average cost of a wedding in 2013 was around $28,000. If figuring out where to trim the budget is important to you, we want to give you information on which cost-cutting strategies can save you money and which can be budget busters. We’re separating fact from fiction so you can… Continue reading Wedding Costs: The Truth About Budget Trimming Strategies
Trending: Registries For Graduates and The Container Store’s Top 20
Gift registries used to be exclusively for brides-to-be and parents-to-be, but high school seniors are now getting in on the action and creating registries at popular “off-to-college” retailers like The Container Store®. These graduation and dorm registries help family and friends give them gifts they can really use. For many first year college students, this… Continue reading Trending: Registries For Graduates and The Container Store’s Top 20
Etiquette Question: Who Should Be Invited to a Bridal Shower?
Recently I received an invitation to a bridal shower. While I love to attend bridal showers, I don’t know the bride very well and the shower was being held four states away. Although I’m sure the shower planner had the best of intentions, the invitation left me a bit perplexed. Let me explain why… The… Continue reading Etiquette Question: Who Should Be Invited to a Bridal Shower?
Wedding Etiquette: How Much To Spend on A Gift for A Destination Wedding
Destination weddings continue to be very popular. Many factors influence a couples’ decision to have their ceremony away from home. Among the reasons is the desire to prolong the celebration and spend more time with an intimate group of family and friends. Additionally, this alternative to a traditional ceremony can save the couple (or their… Continue reading Wedding Etiquette: How Much To Spend on A Gift for A Destination Wedding
Winter Wedding Cocktails
A tasty cocktail during the reception hour, the official start to the wedding celebration, is a great way to set a festive tone for the rest of the evening and puts the guests in a relaxed, cheerful mood. When you start thinking about your options, you want to make sure your choices are fun and… Continue reading Winter Wedding Cocktails