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
Category: Wedding Etiquette
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)
Ask a Real Bride: How to Handle Your Mom and the MOG
I’m the person that cries at weddings, and for years, the moment that always brought me to tears was the bride’s entrance. Now that I’m a mom, I break out the tissues even earlier: I can’t help but shed a tear when the mothers of the bride and groom are escorted down the aisle. And… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: How to Handle Your Mom and the MOG
Ask Cheryl: Should the Mother of the Bride Be Invited to the Bridal Shower?
As the Mother of the Bride, you should have a place of honor at most of the wedding and pre-wedding events, including the bridal shower. But what if you (the MOB) and your other daughters (the sisters of the bride) have not been invited to the bridal shower? Dear Cheryl, My daughter’s fiancé’s aunt is… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Should the Mother of the Bride Be Invited to the Bridal Shower?
Ask Cheryl: When Should I Send a Wedding Gift if the Ceremony and the Reception Are a Year Apart?
With so much uncertainty and fear surrounding the Corona virus, it has been refreshingly romantic to see the creative ways that some couples have decided to proceed with exchanging their wedding vows, even if it meant cancelling, downsizing, or postponing the reception! If you do know a couple who will be having a small (somewhat… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: When Should I Send a Wedding Gift if the Ceremony and the Reception Are a Year Apart?
Ask Cheryl: Should Adult Children Receive Their Own Wedding Invitation?
In today’s post, Jacqueline is concerned about wedding gift etiquette when it comes to adult children. However, the real issue is that the adult children should have each received their own wedding invitations. Hi Cheryl, My niece is getting married in October. My husband and I are having a problem with what is expected regarding… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Should Adult Children Receive Their Own Wedding Invitation?
Ask Cheryl: What To Do About Late or Never Received Wedding Gifts?
Wedding gifts may continue to arrive at your new home a month (or more) after your wedding day. Family and friends may even tell you to anticipate the arrival of such a gift, in the spirit of celebration and with hopes of showering you with love. But what do you do when those promised gifts… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: What To Do About Late or Never Received Wedding Gifts?
Ask Cheryl: How Long Do I Have to Send a Wedding Gift?
Giving gifts to the wedding couple serves as a tangible representation of your love and support. When you’re invited to a wedding, you should send a gift, whether or not you are able to attend – but when should you send it? Dear Cheryl, I was invited to my friend’s wedding, and unfortunately was… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: How Long Do I Have to Send a Wedding Gift?
Rescheduling your Spring Wedding due to COVID-19
#springweddingsolidarity Our hearts go out to the couples postponing and reimagining their weddings. We want to hear your story! Whether you’ve moved your wedding date or are moving forward in a different way, we want to support you and help other couples. Share your unique story and advice and we’ll pass it on. We can… Continue reading Rescheduling your Spring Wedding due to COVID-19
Ask Cheryl: Should I Send a Wedding Gift to My Former Niece?
Wedding etiquette can get a little tricky when there is a divorce in the family. Being a “former” extended family member might mean you are excluded from the wedding guest list; but is it obligatory or even ok to send a gift? Dear Cheryl, I am divorced, but a niece from his side is getting… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Should I Send a Wedding Gift to My Former Niece?