Your baby boy is less than a year old and you find out you’re pregnant again. You’re excited that this time it’s a girl and you know in order to…read more
Ask Cheryl: Shower for Baby Two: Too Soon?
October 22, 2019
Archive | Etiquette
AskCheryl: Due to Family Issues, We Want a Very Small Wedding. How Do We Avoid Hurt Feelings?
October 8, 2019
Your wedding day is supposed to be the happiest day of your life. As wonderful as that sounds, the days leading up to it can be very stressful as you…read more
Ask Cheryl: Should You Give Yourself a Baby Shower?
September 24, 2019
Sometimes expectant mothers are excited about their little one and want to make sure that they have everything they need. This may cause them to wonder if someone will honor…read more
Ask Cheryl: Who Pays? Destination Weddings & the Bridesmaid’s Dress
September 10, 2019
Destination weddings sound fun and romantic until you’re asked to be a bridesmaid. Then all the practical thoughts set in! Here’s a recent question from a bridesmaid who is “in…read more
How to Be the Perfect Wedding Guest
September 3, 2019
Attending a wedding comes with its fair share of rules. (Don’t worry. They don’t get in the way of a good time!) From what to wear to who you can…read more
Who Gets a Gift from the Bride and Groom?
August 29, 2019
Aside from receiving gifts on your wedding day, proper wedding etiquette suggests that you give a few gifts, too. You may already be aware of the fact that the bride…read more
Ask Cheryl: What if I’m Invited to 2 Baby Showers for the same Mom-to-Be?
August 27, 2019
When a friend or family member announces her pregnancy everyone gets excited to plan a shower. Sometimes you run in more than one circle with the mother-to-be and you could…read more
Ask Cheryl: Should You Have a Baby Shower for a Second or Even Third Child?
July 23, 2019
When expecting a second (or even third) child it can be just as exciting as it was with the first. Friends and family anticipate the arrival of baby number two…read more
Ask Cheryl: Smartphone Etiquette and Unplugged Weddings
July 9, 2019
When I was planning my wedding last year, I didn’t expect many of the decisions I ultimately faced. Sure, there were the typical, unavoidable tasks of selecting dinner plates, chairs,…read more
AskCheryl: Should I Send Wedding Registry Info to Friends & Family Not Invited to the Wedding?
June 27, 2019
When a couple decides to have a small wedding, it can sometimes be confusing to the rest of the family as to how they can share in celebrating their big…read more
From Chicago Tribune: Is it rude that an older engaged couple has a wedding registry?
June 12, 2019
Cheryl Seidel, etiquette expert and founder of RegistryFinder.com, was featured on ChicagoTribune.com’s article Is it rude that an older engaged couple has a wedding registry? Click on the image below…read more
Six Social Media Rules for First-Time Parents
June 11, 2019
I recently met a young woman reveling in her role as a first-time parent. She mentioned she’s the first of her group of friends to have a child and, because…read more
Ask Cheryl: Invited to the Shower, but not the Wedding
May 28, 2019
It is a truth universally acknowledged (or at least it should be) that all those invited to the bridal shower must also be invited to the wedding. Unfortunately, confused couples…read more
Ask Cheryl: Etiquette of Having a Bridal Shower with a Small Destination Wedding Guest List
May 14, 2019
When a couple chooses a non-traditional, destination wedding, family and friends might still insist on traditional pre-wedding celebrations, like a bridal shower. How should couples handle the pressure to register…read more
Ask Cheryl: How Much Should You Spend on a Wedding Gift?
April 23, 2019
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