When a guest doesn’t bring a gift to a bridal shower, is the bride-to-be obligated to write a note thanking them for attending? Dear Cheryl, My daughter is writing thank you cards for gifts received at her bridal shower. She informed me that she did not receive a gift from my aunt and cousin. It… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: How to Handle a Giftless Bridal Shower Guest
Category: Gifting Etiquette
Ask Cheryl: Travel, Hotel, and a Wedding Gift Too?
Wedding guests often wonder whether they should give the couple a gift, even if it means incurring travel expenses to attend the wedding. Dear Cheryl, I am going to my nephew’s wedding celebration out of state. The couple is already married. I have to purchase a flight and a hotel room, so I’m wondering: am I expected… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Travel, Hotel, and a Wedding Gift Too?
Ask Cheryl: Should I Send a Gift to the Shower if I Can’t Attend?
Have you been invited to a baby or bridal shower but can’t go? Should you send a gift if you can’t be there in person? Dear Cheryl, Can I send my gift directly to the person’s home if I’m not attending the shower? Gail Hi Gail, I recommend against it. If you receive a shower… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Should I Send a Gift to the Shower if I Can’t Attend?
Ask Cheryl: Should I Send a Wedding Gift to My Nephew If I’m Not Invited to the Wedding?
Hi Cheryl, My husband’s brother called and mentioned his son is getting married in a very small ceremony, and we will not be invited. However, there will be another wedding in the future, and we will be invited to that one. Should we send a monetary gift now, or wait until they have their bigger… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Should I Send a Wedding Gift to My Nephew If I’m Not Invited to the Wedding?
Ask Cheryl: Invited to the Shower, but not the Wedding?
It is a truth universally acknowledged (or at least it should be) that all those invited to the bridal shower must also be asked to the wedding. Unfortunately, confused hosts/hostesses sometimes extend shower invitations to those they can’t invite to the wedding. So what’s a shower guest to do when she’s not on the wedding… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Invited to the Shower, but not the Wedding?
How Much Should You Spend on a Wedding Gift?
The most often asked question in my “Ask Cheryl” inbox is how much to spend on a wedding or shower gift. And while we all love a hard and fast etiquette rule, this is one of those questions that doesn’t have a one-size-fits-all answer. Read on for my advice and spending guidelines to help you… Continue reading How Much Should You Spend on a Wedding Gift?
Ask Cheryl: How Do I Share My Wedding Registry?
Hi Cheryl, How do I share my wedding registry with our friends and family? I want to make sure they know where we’re registered. Thanks, Brenda Hi Brenda, It’s best etiquette to wait until someone asks about your registry before sharing your list or preferences. But here are a few tips to help you spread… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: How Do I Share My Wedding Registry?
Can You Register for Furniture? Wedding Registry Options for Big-Ticket Items
Dear Cheryl, My boyfriend was married and lost his wife to cancer. We are planning to get married, and I’m 48, which means I have most things already, and so does he. We will need big furniture pieces for our home together, not all the regular smaller appliances and house starter items. Can people give… Continue reading Can You Register for Furniture? Wedding Registry Options for Big-Ticket Items
Ask Cheryl: How to Avoid Wedding Registry Blunders
Creating your ultimate wedding wishlist is a fun experience and the perfect opportunity to ask for unique gifts. But what should NOT be included in a wedding gift registry? Dear Cheryl, I want to include non-traditional items in my wedding registry; are there some things that I shouldn’t include? What should I stay away from?… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: How to Avoid Wedding Registry Blunders
Ask Cheryl: Appropriate Gifts for Wedding #2
What is an appropriate gift for a second or “encore” wedding? Read on for the answer. Dear Cheryl, My best friend’s son is getting married for the second time, but this is the bride’s first marriage. We are very close to these people, so what is appropriate for a gift? Thanks,-Rachel Dear Rachel, Being invited… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Appropriate Gifts for Wedding #2
Ask Cheryl: How Much Should I Spend on a Second Bridal Shower Gift?
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… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: How Much Should I Spend on a Second Bridal Shower Gift?
Ask a Real Bride: Where are the Wedding Gifts? Why Some Guests Aren’t Giving–And What You Can Do About It
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… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: Where are the Wedding Gifts? Why Some Guests Aren’t Giving–And What You Can Do About It
Who Gets a Gift From the Bride?
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… Continue reading Who Gets a Gift From the Bride?
Wedding Guest Etiquette – What You Should (and Shouldn’t) Do As a Wedding Guest
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… Continue reading Wedding Guest Etiquette – What You Should (and Shouldn’t) Do As a Wedding Guest
Ask Cheryl: Can I Create a Wedding Registry for a Second Marriage?
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… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Can I Create a Wedding Registry for a Second Marriage?
Ask Cheryl: Invited but Barely Know the Couple, Do I Still Need to Give a Wedding Gift?
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… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Invited but Barely Know the Couple, Do I Still Need to Give a Wedding Gift?