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 | Gift Giving
Great Gifts for Graduates
April 15, 2019
It’s graduation season and the open house and party invitations abound! There’s so much to celebrate as the high school seniors in your life look forward to this new adventure:…read more
Perfect Items for Your Healthy Wedding Gift Registry
March 28, 2019
Bed Bath & Beyond makes it easy to keep your kitchen and wedding registry stocked with healthy items! I personally love the idea of setting yourself up for a marriage…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
Wedding Gifts for a Second Marriage
February 5, 2019
A couple’s second marriage opens up a new world of registry gift options you may have never thought of! A second marriage is always an exciting time for the bride…read more
20 Best Items to Add to Your Wedding Registry at Bed Bath & Beyond
January 31, 2019
We love Bed Bath & Beyond around here! And that’s because they carry a huge selection of everything for your home, offer a fantastic guarantee on their products, and have…read more
Ask a Real Bride: Best Wedding Gifts
January 14, 2019
How many times in your life do you get the opportunity to create a wishlist for your home, knowing that many of those wishes will be fulfilled by your friends…read more
New Year’s Resolutions for Every Bride
January 3, 2019
If you’re one of the lucky girls who received a diamond ring in the month of December, then January is sure to be a busy month filled with wedding planning,…read more
The Best Places to Create Your Wedding Gift Registry
December 27, 2018
Congrats on your recent engagement! Now the fun really begins as you start planning your wedding- and that includes creating your wedding gift registries. Registering can be so much fun,…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 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
College Essentials for Winter
December 6, 2018
The first time I saw snow fall from the sky I was 18 years old. Needless to say, when I moved from South Florida to southwest Ohio for college, I…read more
MVP’s: Most Valuable Presents for Sports Fans this Christmas!
December 3, 2018
We all know someone who roots for their home team with everything they’ve got. So when the holidays roll around, it only seems fitting to give them something that speaks…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
Holiday Gifts for Newlyweds
November 19, 2018
One of the best parts about being married and starting a life together is building new traditions together. The holiday season ushers in many chances for newlyweds to try new…read more