We hear this question quite often, and the answer never changes. Read on to find out more! Hi Cheryl, I am attending my niece’s bridal shower. Is it proper to…read more
Ask Cheryl: Can I Invite a Friend to My Niece’s Bridal Shower?
June 12, 2018
Archive | Etiquette
Here’s How Much Time You Have After the Wedding to Send a Gift
May 23, 2018
Cheryl Seidel, etiquette expert and founder of RegistryFinder.com, was featured on CNBC.com’s article Here’s how much time you have after the wedding to send a gift. Click on the image…read more
Fact or Fiction? The Wedding Plus One Debate
May 2, 2018
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…read more
Ask Cheryl: How Much to Spend on a Gift for an Acquaintance?
April 10, 2018
When you’re invited to celebrate the wedding of someone who isn’t a family member or close friend, choosing an appropriate wedding gift can be tricky. Read on for my advice….read more
Ask Cheryl: Which Traditions Should We Keep for our Second or Third Weddings?
March 26, 2018
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…read more
Who Traditionally Throws A Baby Shower? Is It Okay For A Family Member To Host?
March 19, 2018
Baby showers became popular during the baby boom era of the 1950s as a way help new moms prepare. They are also a way for family and friends to celebrate…read more
Ask Cheryl: Can I Register and Host a Shower for My Second Baby?
March 16, 2018
Today’s question comes to us from a second-time mom who wonders about the etiquette of creating a registry and hosting her own shower. What’s appropriate, and what’s not? Hello Cheryl,…read more
Bridal Party Duties You Didn’t Expect
March 14, 2018
It’s an honor to be asked to be a part of someone’s wedding! It’s a sign from the bride that you’re one of the most important people in her life,…read more
Baby Shower Etiquette
March 5, 2018
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby! And while everyone loves a cute little bundle of joy, some may dread the baby shower. Love them or hate…read more
A Guide to Thank-You Notes
February 15, 2018
One of the most popular complaints I hear from brides and mothers-to-be following their weddings or baby showers is the looming task of writing thank-you notes. And while I can…read more
Ask Cheryl: How Much Should I Spend on a Second Bridal Shower Gift?
January 8, 2018
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…read more
Ask Cheryl: Is it Okay to Give a Wedding Gift on Behalf of Someone Else?
December 26, 2017
We all want to be as generous and kind as possible, but does that mean it’s appropriate to give a wedding gift on someone else’s behalf? Dear Cheryl, How much…read more
Wedding Guest Etiquette – What you Should (and Shouldn’t) Do As a Wedding Guest
November 24, 2017
Whether you’re heading to your first wedding or you’re an old pro, it’s sometimes easy to forget the do’s and don’ts of being a good wedding guest. So, we’ve compiled…read more
Ask Cheryl: Appropriate Gifts for Wedding #2
November 15, 2017
This week’s question deals with gift-giving etiquette for second marriages—and in these situations, gift-givers have a few options! Dear Cheryl, My best friend’s son is getting married for the second…read more
Ask Cheryl: Couple Requests Cash for their Honeymoon: To Give or Not to Give?
October 27, 2017
Today’s question comes from a reader who was asked to make a cash donation for a honeymoon in lieu of a wedding gift. She’s now not sure if she should…read more
