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– Ask Cheryl – What’s Worse Than a Bridezilla? Two!
June 26, 2018
I’m often asked about etiquette for same-sex weddings. Are there differences? I’ve found that in general, the etiquette questions and dilemmas are the same no matter who is saying, “I do!” Take, for example, this question from a couple who finds themselves taking orders from two bossy brides. Dear Cheryl, I am writing on behalf […]
What to Wear to a Summer Wedding
June 20, 2018
There are few things I love more than sweet summertime! Depending on your location, summer can mean hiking through gorgeous national parks, spending days on the lake surrounded by majestic mountains, sunbathing by the ocean, or dining with loved ones along the Northeast coast. However, if your social calendar is anything like mine, your weekends […]
Gifts We Love for the Cook
June 16, 2018
My family is known for their large gatherings featuring an overabundance of delicious food. Until recently, we got together once a week for what we affectionately called “Sunday Lunch”. This was no small get together, but included almost 40 aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. As a child, I was awed by the vast array of […]
Discover Macy’s Wedding Shop
June 14, 2018
I have a confession: I wish someone had told me just how much detail is involved in wedding planning before I’d gotten engaged. I was blissfully unaware of just how many decisions I’d have to make—both large and small—for not just myself but for my family, my wedding party, and my future husband. Now that […]
– Ask Cheryl – Can I Invite a Friend to My Niece’s Bridal Shower?
June 12, 2018
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 ask the host, my sister-in-law, if I can invite a close friend of mine to attend? Thanks, Yvonne Hi Yvonne, Thank you for writing! The […]
Wedding Guestbook Alternatives for the Non-Traditional Couple
June 8, 2018
Picture this: you’re in the thick of wedding planning, matching table linens to your bridesmaids’ bouquets and selecting your first dance song. Somewhere along the way, you’re reminded by a friendly family member that you’ll need a wedding guestbook—but why? That is the question I found myself asking only a few short weeks ago. Traditionally, […]
– #Trendwatch – Tropical Bridal Shower
June 1, 2018
Whether you live near the ocean or only dream about it, a tropical bridal shower theme is the perfect fit for a summer celebration! And while Pinterest is filled with ideas, today we’re bringing you behind the scenes of a real bridal shower, so that you can feel inspired and empowered to recreate these ideas […]
– Ask Cheryl – Should Mother of the Groom Invite Close Friends to Son’s Second Wedding?
May 28, 2018
The topic of second marriages comes up frequently in the Ask Cheryl mailbox. Hopefully, this week’s question and answer will clear up questions about invitation and gift-giving etiquette. Hi Cheryl,My son is getting married for the second time, but this is his fiancé’s first wedding. Should I invite my close friends to his second wedding […]
What To Wear To Your Rehearsal Dinner
May 24, 2018
When I came home to finish up wedding planning over my final college spring break, I walked into my room to find a handful of new hung up in my closet. My mom had purchased outfits for all of my wedding week activities (showers, bachelorette party, bridesmaids’ brunch, rehearsal dinner, etc.) and I was overjoyed! […]
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 below to read the full article at CNBC.com.
6 Tips for a Stress-Free Wedding Morning
May 17, 2018
Before my own wedding day in June of 2015, I had an uncountable amount of stress dreams focused on my wedding morning. Blame it on the fact that I grew up on My Big Fat Greek Wedding and replays of Toula’s wedding morning danced around in my head: everyone coming after me with tweezers and […]
Your Step-By-Step Guide for Writing a Maid of Honor Speech
May 11, 2018
When it comes to greatest fears, I’m an anomaly. Public speaking energizes me at the same rate it makes other people think about fainting. I love getting in front of a group of people with a microphone and telling stories and sharing information. However, none of that made giving a Maid of Honor Speech any […]
How to Give the Perfect Best Man’s Speech
May 10, 2018
When it comes to wedding planning, most of the responsibilities traditionally fall to the bride and her bridesmaids (which we’ve written about extensively). The guys seem to have it much easier, basically just picking up their tuxes and showing up at the altar. But if you’re the best man, you have two important duties: Plan […]
Dresses & Outfits for the Fashion-Forward Wedding Guest
May 7, 2018
When it comes to wedding guest fashion, there are plenty of ways to have fun and step out in style without looking (or feeling) out of place! I’m sure I’m not the first to admit this, but anytime I open up my mailbox to find a wedding invitation inside, I do a little happy dance […]
Best Wedding Gifts
May 3, 2018
One of the most fun parts of the wedding planning process is creating your gift registry! As you take that scanner all around your favorite stores, you begin dreaming of the new life you’re going to create with your sweet fiancé. These gifts will turn into beloved parts of your history together- pieces that may […]
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 plan a small wedding (if that’s what you’re into), there are so many factors that go into deciding the exclusive list of wedding invitees. And […]
