One of the most common questions we receive in our “Ask Cheryl” inbox is how much to spend on wedding and shower gifts. And while we love a hard and…read more
Ask Cheryl: How Much Should You Spend on a Wedding Gift?
April 23, 2019
Archive | Etiquette
Ask Cheryl: Who Should Receive a Graduation Announcement?
April 9, 2019
When sending out graduation invitations, it can be difficult to decide who should be on the mailing list. Cheryl, My daughter is graduating from high school in May and I’m…read more
Ask Cheryl: Who Gets the Final Say on the Bridal Shower Guest List?
March 12, 2019
Today’s question tackles the often-debated bridal shower guest list. Who gets the final say: the bride or the hostess? Cheryl offers some clear guidelines and practical advice to help bickering…read more
AskCheryl: What’s an Appropriate Engagement Party Gift?
February 11, 2019
Did you know that over 40% of all engagements occur between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day? With so many engagements on the horizon, I’m often asked questions about engagement gift and engagement party…read more
Ask Cheryl: Do Bridal Shower Guests Also Need to Be Invited to the Wedding?
January 22, 2019
It seems like every wedding involves at least one difficult invitation situation. How should the mother of the bride handle someone who offers to host a shower, but wasn’t included…read more
Ask Cheryl: Who Should Be Invited to a Bridal Shower?
January 8, 2019
Guest lists are tricky, but this is one question that can be answered with clear-cut guidelines. Hi Cheryl, My co-worker is throwing a wedding shower for me and has asked…read more
Finding the Perfect Groomsmen’s Gift
December 20, 2018
A wedding, like every noteworthy occasion in life, has time-honored etiquette that surrounds it. That includes giving your groomsmen gifts to thank them. After all, these guys have been there…read more
Ask a Real Bride: Is it Okay to Have a Wedding B-List?
December 18, 2018
For many engaged couples, the guest list is the first battleground of wedding planning: many factors, including the budget, overall vision, and venue capacity can make determining who gets the…read more
Ask Cheryl: Can I Give a Group Bridal Shower Gift?
December 11, 2018
Hi Cheryl, I’ve received an invitation to the bridal shower of my brother-in-law’s bride-to-be. This is his third marriage and her second. My three daughters are also invited, two of…read more
Ask a Real Bride: 7 Tips for Handling Wedding Guest Drama
November 29, 2018
For most couples, finalizing the guest list can feel like navigating a minefield filled with potential emotional explosions. Divorced parents, squabbling siblings, and contentious relationships all make planning a drama-free…read more
Ask Cheryl: How Do I Handle a Giftless Wedding Guest?
November 27, 2018
It’s all too common: a wedding guest shows up to the wedding, but never sends a gift. Is it ever appropriate to say something? Cheryl weighs in. Dear Cheryl, My…read more
Ask Cheryl: Who Should I Invite to My Bachelorette Party?
November 6, 2018
The bachelorette party has become a huge production in recent years. What once was a fun night out with the bridesmaids has become an extravagant (and expensive) weekend-long trip. With…read more
Wedding Etiquette Question: What Costs Should the Bride Cover for Her Bridesmaids?
October 23, 2018
Being asked to be a bridesmaid for a friend’s wedding is exciting. But when the questions of travel, lodging, the bachelorette party and the wedding day itself arise, the bridesmaid…read more
Ask Cheryl: Do I Have to Invite the Crazy Relative to My Wedding?
October 9, 2018
Every family has its quirky members, but is it ever ok to exclude them from the wedding guest list? Today, Cheryl offers her tips for hard-to-handle guests. Dear Cheryl, We’re…read more
Ask Cheryl: How Many Should Be Invited to the Bridal Shower?
September 25, 2018
Is it just us, or have you noticed that bridal showers are becoming larger and larger? Today, Cheryl advises a concerned hostess on how to handle a ballooning guest list….read more