–Etiquette–
– Ask a Real Bride – Is it Okay to Have a Wedding B-List?
November 21, 2024
For many engaged couples, the guest list is the first step in wedding planning: many factors, including the budget, overall vision, and venue capacity can make determining who gets the invite a difficult decision. One solution for trying to include as many of your loved ones as possible? Creating a “B-List.” What’s a “B-List?” A […]
– Ask Cheryl – Is it Too Late to Celebrate Coworker’s Wedding?
October 29, 2024
The “workplace shower” is a somewhat modern practice that doesn’t always follow the traditional rules of wedding etiquette—and that’s okay! Dear Cheryl, My coworker got married two weeks ago. She didn’t invite me or anyone else from the office, and I completely understand given the high costs of weddings. Our coworkers never organized a shower […]
– Ask Cheryl – Do I Have to Invite the Crazy Relative to My Wedding?
October 22, 2024
Every family has its quirky members, but is it ever okay to exclude them from the wedding guest list? Today, Cheryl offers her tips for handling difficult guests. Dear Cheryl, We’re in a bit of a situation with our brother-in-law. At our daughter’s wedding, his behavior was so obnoxious that we decided to leave him […]
– Ask Cheryl – How Much Should I Spend on a Second Bridal Shower Gift?
October 8, 2024
When your mailbox is filled with invitations for weddings and showers, gift-giving can seem overwhelming. Today, we’ve got good news for your budget if you’ve been invited to multiple showers for the same bride! Dear Cheryl, I was invited to two showers for the same bride. What amount should I spend on a second bridal […]
– Ask Cheryl – Which Traditions Should We Keep for our Second or Third Weddings?
September 10, 2024
Traditions like throwing the bouquet and cutting the cake are celebratory, but are they appropriate beyond the first wedding? Dear Cheryl, My upcoming marriage will be my third, and my fiance’s second. We originally planned to have a small gathering, but because of the size of his family it is turning into a larger celebration. […]
– Ask a Real Bride – Where are the Wedding Gifts? Why Some Guests Aren’t Giving–And What You Can Do About It
August 29, 2024
The Ask a Real Bride Instagram page is growing, and we would love to see you there, too! Every week, we discuss wedding etiquette topics like plus ones, dress codes, gift registries, and thank-you notes. And while there are many guidelines for hosting, gifting, and expressing gratitude, there’s one wedding topic that almost no one […]
– Ask Cheryl – Who Should I Invite to My Bachelorette Party?
August 27, 2024
In recent years, the bachelorette party has become a huge production. What once was a fun night out with the bridesmaids has become an extravagant (and expensive) weekend-long trip. The new bachelorette party format raises new questions, like who should be invited. Hi Cheryl, What is the etiquette on inviting friends to a bridal shower […]
– Ask Cheryl – Should You Give Yourself a Baby Shower?
August 15, 2024
Sometimes, expectant mothers are understandably excited about their little one’s arrival and want to ensure they have everything they need. This may cause them to wonder if someone will honor them with a baby shower. Our reader wants to know if it’s OK for a mom-to-be to host her own baby shower. Cheryl, When is […]
Who Traditionally Throws A Baby Shower? Is It Okay For A Family Member To Host?
July 23, 2024
Baby showers became popular during the baby boom era of the 1950s as a way to help new moms prepare and for family and friends to celebrate the new arrival. Today, in addition to traditional baby showers, many are opting to host a “Sprinkle” (for encore babies) or a “Sip and See” (a celebration after […]
Who Gets a Gift From the Bride?
July 16, 2024
Your complete guide to gift-giving on your wedding day. Before I got married, I had no idea how much work goes into planning a wedding. My to-do list was long, but the people I enlisted to help had just as much to handle — if not more! It takes a village, and that village deserves […]
Wedding Guest Etiquette – What You Should (and Shouldn’t) Do As a Wedding Guest
July 9, 2024
Whether you’re attending your first wedding or a seasoned pro, it’s sometimes easy to forget the do’s and don’ts of being a good wedding guest. But here at RegistryFinder.com, we’re all about helping wedding guests, so we’ve compiled this list of simple guidelines—some of these may seem obvious, but unfortunately, they do happen. Before we […]
– Ask Cheryl – Can I Create a Wedding Registry for a Second Marriage?
June 25, 2024
Is it appropriate to create a wedding registry for your second marriage? Read on to find out. Hello Cheryl, My daughter is getting married this year. It is her second marriage as well as her fiancé’s second marriage, and we are wondering if it’s okay to register for gifts. They really wanted to go with […]
– Ask Cheryl – Invited but Barely Know the Couple, Do I Still Need to Give a Wedding Gift?
June 11, 2024
Today’s question comes from a reader who feels she has an out when it comes to the etiquette rule that you should send a gift if you are invited to the wedding, and I might agree . . . Hi Cheryl, My husband and I recently received invitations to two weddings from couples we hardly […]
– Ask Cheryl – Not Invited to Baby Shower, but Can I still Send a Gift?
May 28, 2024
While some dread gift-giving obligations, others enjoy expressing their love and support by giving a gift. But if they haven’t received an invitation, would their gifts be appreciated or misunderstood? Dear Cheryl, Is it considered rude to send a gift to a baby shower that I am not invited to? My future daughter-in-law’s sister-in-law is […]
– Ask Cheryl – Should I Send a Gift If Not Invited to the Wedding?
May 14, 2024
Our question today is from a reader who was not invited to the wedding of someone close to her but feels she may need to give a wedding gift. Dear Cheryl, I was not invited to the wedding of my good friend’s daughter. Should I give a wedding gift? I did give a substantial shower gift. Gina […]
– Love and… Remarriage – Etiquette for an Encore Wedding
April 23, 2024
As I write this, I’m fondly remembering my good friend’s “Encore” wedding, which I recently attended. They orchestrated an amazing weekend-long party full of fun activities, incredible food, and a heartfelt ceremony in one of the most beautiful settings imaginable: Aspen, Colorado. However, my friend told me it was challenging to find information, advice, or […]
