–Wedding Etiquette–
– Ask Cheryl – Who Should Be Invited to a Bridal Shower?
January 8, 2019
Guest lists are tricky, but this is one question that can be answered with clear-cut guidelines. Hi Cheryl, My co-worker is throwing a wedding shower for me and has asked me for a list of people to invite. My whole work team will be invited to the wedding, so I will only include female team […]
– Ask a Real Bride – Is it Okay to Have a Wedding B-List?
December 18, 2018
For many engaged couples, the guest list is the first step in wedding planning: many factors, including the budget, overall vision, and venue capacity can make determining who gets the invite a difficult decision. One solution for trying to include as many of your loved ones as possible? Creating a “B-List.” What’s a “B-List?” A […]
– 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 whom are in college. My youngest is a junior in high school. None of my daughters are working regularly. I planned to give a cashmere […]
– 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 cousin and his wife came to our son’s wedding but did not give a card or gift. Do I say something or just let it […]
– Ask a Real Bride – Should Kids be Invited to my Wedding?
August 21, 2018
Should little ones be invited to your big day? Real brides (and grooms) share their opinions and tips on children and weddings. Here at RegistryFinder.com, we’re kicking off a new series called, “Ask a Real Bride.” While tradition and etiquette experts are wonderful guides, we believe it’s helpful to hear from real brides on how […]
– #TrendWatch – Co-ed Wedding Showers
June 30, 2018
Celebrating upcoming nuptials is a long-standing tradition, typically involving an all-girls bridal shower (and there’s nothing wrong with that). However, as men have become more involved with the planning and events surrounding the wedding, and women have besties of both genders, men are being included in the fun with a co-ed wedding shower. Originally, we […]
– 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 […]
– 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 […]
– 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 […]
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.
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 […]
– Ask Cheryl – How Much to Spend on a Gift for an Acquaintance?
April 10, 2018
When you’re invited to celebrate the wedding of someone who isn’t a family member or close friend, choosing an appropriate wedding gift can be tricky. Read on for my advice. Dear Cheryl, I’ve been invited to the second wedding of someone I would consider to be an acquaintance, but not a personal friend. The bride-to-be […]
Bridal Party Duties You Didn’t Expect
March 14, 2018
It’s an honor to be asked to be a part of someone’s wedding! It’s a sign from the bride that you’re one of the most important people in her life, and because of that, she wants nothing more than to make you a part of her big day. And as much fun as her wedding […]
– Ask Cheryl – Appropriate Gifts for Wedding #2
November 15, 2017
This week’s question deals with gift-giving etiquette for second marriages—and in these situations, gift-givers have a few options! 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 Hi […]
Ask Cheryl: Couple Requests Cash for their Honeymoon: To Give or Not to Give?
October 27, 2017
Today’s question comes from a reader who was asked to make a cash donation for a honeymoon in lieu of a wedding gift. She’s now not sure if she should attend the wedding or even send a gift. Dear Cheryl, My husband and I were planning to visit Italy this fall for a relative’s […]
– Say Goodbye to Bridezilla – 10 Ways to be a Great Bride
August 4, 2017
You may feel her coming on, and you may think she’s unavoidable, but I’m here to tell you that Bridezilla does not have to make an appearance during wedding planning! I know firsthand how difficult and stressful planning a wedding can be. You’re juggling work, family, and friends while planning the biggest, most-perfect day of […]
