Today’s question is from a newly minted Mother-of-the-Bride. She and her husband are paying for their daughter’s wedding and want to know their role in wedding planning. Dear Cheryl,My husband and I are paying for our daughter’s wedding. We are trying to help them find a venue, but they don’t want us to be involved.… Continue reading AskCheryl: If Paying for the Wedding, Should Parents-of-the-Bride Have a Role in the Planning?
Category: Wedding Etiquette
AskCheryl: What to do with Unwanted Wedding Gifts?
In this week’s AskCheryl question, our bride and groom have established lives and don’t want wedding gifts, but a disagreement has come up on how to handle any gifts that they do receive. Hi Cheryl, My fiancé and I are getting married in July. We are 45 and 51 years old. This is his first… Continue reading AskCheryl: What to do with Unwanted Wedding Gifts?
Ask Cheryl: Does Wedding Attendance Affect Wedding Gift Value?
Today’s question comes from a reader in New York who wants to know if the amount she spends on a wedding gift should be dependent on whether or not she attends the wedding. Dear Cheryl, Is there a difference in the amount you spend on a wedding gift when you attend a wedding versus what… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Does Wedding Attendance Affect Wedding Gift Value?
Ask Cheryl: If I Was Invited to the Virtual Shower, Shouldn’t I Be Invited to the Virtual Wedding?
A reader wonders if etiquette has changed and why she was invited to the bridal shower and not the wedding. I am hoping you can provide some insight and advice. My long-time friend (59 years) has three children who I have known since they were born. Her daughter is getting married this month, but with… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: If I Was Invited to the Virtual Shower, Shouldn’t I Be Invited to the Virtual Wedding?
Ask Cheryl: What to Wear to a Wedding – Decoding the Wedding Dress Code
How do you know what to wear? Do you ever wonder what you are expected to wear as a wedding guest? Weddings are indeed a time of celebration, but the heart of the ceremony is serious. A wedding ceremony is a momentous event in a couple’s life. As a wedding guest, your clothing should reflect… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: What to Wear to a Wedding – Decoding the Wedding Dress Code
Ask a Real Bride: Should I Send a Save the Date?
Brides tell me all the time that they feel their to-do list is never-ending. From the guest list to the song list, brides seem overwhelmed with planning the details of their big day, which leads me to wonder: is there anything couples can skip? Save the Dates: Send or Skip? When I was engaged, I… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: Should I Send a Save the Date?
Ask a Real Bride: Can I Register for Whatever I Want?
Fishing poles, office supplies, board games, a $700 massage chair: what do these items have in common? I’ve seen them all included on wedding registries of friends and family within the last few months! Why are these non-traditional items popping up on wedding registries? I can think of two reasons: Online shopping makes it possible… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: Can I Register for Whatever I Want?
Ask Cheryl: What is the Best Way to Share Wedding Registry Information?
During Covid, there were unique challenges to wedding planning. Big events gave way to smaller ceremonies and postponed receptions. Can you share wedding registry information with family and friends who may want to send a gift, even without a formal wedding invitation? Hi Cheryl, If you are getting married in one state and having a… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: What is the Best Way to Share Wedding Registry Information?
Ask Cheryl: How to Avoid Wedding Registry Blunders
What Should NOT be Included in my Wedding Gift Registry? Creating your ultimate wedding wishlist is a fun experience and the perfect opportunity to ask for some unique gifts you wouldn’t normally request from your family and friends. But are there some things you should leave off your wedding registry? Dear Cheryl, I want to… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: How to Avoid Wedding Registry Blunders
A Bride’s Guide to Bridesmaids
Making Sure Your Bridesmaids Are Still Your Friends After the Big Day Dear Bride, Congratulations! We know you’ve always dreamed of your wedding day, and part of that dream is having your best friends stand by your side as you marry the love of your life! I’m here to make sure that those best friends… Continue reading A Bride’s Guide to Bridesmaids
Ask Cheryl: How Do I Host a Post-Wedding Virtual Bridal Shower?
Smaller weddings and virtual showers have become the “new normal” for many 2020 couples. But these modified celebrations can still be a wonderful way to shower the happy couples with love and best wishes while staying socially distant. What are some tips for hosting a successful virtual shower? Who should be included on the shower… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: How Do I Host a Post-Wedding Virtual Bridal Shower?
Ask Cheryl: Should I Ask My Bridesmaids to Help Pay for My Bridal Shower?
Your best girls are going to be your best bridesmaids; let the celebrating commence! But what are they responsible for? What should you expect from them in regards to the party planning, hosting, and all related expenses? Hi Cheryl, I am getting married in May and have a total of eight bridesmaids including a Matron… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Should I Ask My Bridesmaids to Help Pay for My Bridal Shower?
Ask Cheryl: What Is the Best Way to Share Our Wedding Website Information With Our Guests?
We know the basic information to include on a wedding invitation. And we are familiar with the faux pas of what NOT to include on a wedding invitation. But what about other important wedding information and details? Hi Cheryl, If our wedding website has a lot of information that may be pertinent to the wedding… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: What Is the Best Way to Share Our Wedding Website Information With Our Guests?
Ask Cheryl: If I Know Someone Can’t Attend My Wedding, Should I Still Send an Invitation?
Dear Cheryl, After setting our wedding date, some of my friends have already let me know that they won’t be able to attend. Should I still send them an invitation? Jenny Dear Jenny, In a perfect world, you get engaged, send out save-the-date cards and then send wedding invitations to every person who received a… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: If I Know Someone Can’t Attend My Wedding, Should I Still Send an Invitation?
Wedding Traditions: Which Ones to Keep and Which Ones to Toss
Everyone loves weddings, and we all look forward to the time-honored traditions of the ceremony and reception. But are there some traditions that are better left behind in the past? I turned to my family and friends to ask their opinions on the most common wedding traditions, and used my favorite social media platform–Instagram–to collect… Continue reading Wedding Traditions: Which Ones to Keep and Which Ones to Toss
Ask Cheryl: Wedding Faux Pas Couples Should Avoid (Top 6 DO’s & DON’Ts)
When planning a wedding, brides (and grooms!) dream of their perfect wedding day. A day that celebrates their love and who they are as a couple. One goal is to host a memorable event that leaves a lasting impression on your guests. However, no newlywed couple wants their guests whispering, “Can you believe they did… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Wedding Faux Pas Couples Should Avoid (Top 6 DO’s & DON’Ts)