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… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Couple Requests Cash for their Honeymoon: To Give or Not to Give?
Category: Wedding Etiquette
Say Goodbye to Bridezilla: 10 Ways to be a Great Bride
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… Continue reading Say Goodbye to Bridezilla: 10 Ways to be a Great Bride
AskCheryl: Snub or Oversight? Bridal Shower Invitation Confusion
Today’s question comes from a mom that is wondering how to handle the fact that she received an invitation to her niece’s bridal shower, but daughter didn’t. Snub or oversight? Hi Cheryl, I recently received a Bridal shower invitation to my niece’s shower, addressed only to me. I have an adult daughter (college age) living at… Continue reading AskCheryl: Snub or Oversight? Bridal Shower Invitation Confusion
Ask Cheryl: Does a Couples Shower Replace a Wedding Reception?
Today’s question is from a reader that is confused about being invited to a co-ed couples shower, but not invited to the wedding. Are co-ed showers taking the place of a wedding reception? Dear Cheryl, We’ve received a couple of “couples shower” invitations. In both cases, it was when a destination type wedding was happening. In… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Does a Couples Shower Replace a Wedding Reception?
Ask Cheryl: Can I Change my RSVP?
Today’s question comes from a reader that wanted to change her daughter’s RSVP to a bridal shower at the last minute. Hi Cheryl, I was searching to find an answer to this question when I came across one of your articles and thought I would reach out. My daughter and I were invited to a bridal… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Can I Change my RSVP?
Ask Cheryl: Aunts & Cousins Not Invited to the Bridal Shower?
Today our reader is struggling with the often-asked question of who should be invited to a Bridal Shower. This one is a bit more complicated because the invitees in question are family members. Dear Cheryl, I was reading your article on the Huffington post site about who should be invited to a bridal shower. One of the points states… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Aunts & Cousins Not Invited to the Bridal Shower?
Ask Cheryl: Etiquette for a Second Marriage
I often get questions about etiquette for second or subsequent marriages. Today’s reader is concerned about the size of her family member’s second wedding. Dear Cheryl, My nephew is divorced and is now engaged to a young woman that has never been married. His fiancée obviously wants a big wedding… Do you have something written on this… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Etiquette for a Second Marriage
Ask Cheryl: MOG Invites Extra Guests to Bridal Shower
Whether it’s the wedding, bridal shower, or another wedding-related event, the problem of extra guests often pops up. Today’s reader wants to know how to handle extra guests that were invited to a bridal shower, not by the host or bride, but by the Mother of the Groom (MOG). Hello Cheryl, I hope that… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: MOG Invites Extra Guests to Bridal Shower
Ask Cheryl: Who pays for Destination Wedding Travel?
Today’s question comes from a mother-of-the-bride that is not sure which expenses for a destination wedding should be covered by the groom’s family. Hi Cheryl, My daughter is planning a destination wedding in Florence, Italy. Eight people in total are traveling: the bride and groom, both sets of parents, the best man and the maid… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Who pays for Destination Wedding Travel?
Ask Cheryl: How Early Can I Send a Wedding Gift?
This email was received on June 23rd from an organized wedding guest that wants to know how early she can send her wedding gift so that she has the best selection from the registry. Dear Cheryl, I am attending a wedding on December 10th. How early can I send a wedding gift? I received a save… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: How Early Can I Send a Wedding Gift?
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AskCheryl: As Friend & Officiant, Do I Need to Give a Wedding Gift?
Should a friend that has offered to be the wedding officiant also give a wedding gift? Hi Cheryl! I was really pleased to find your article and information on Huffington Post. I have a question about an upcoming wedding I am going to be a part of as an officiant. (I apologize for the long… Continue reading AskCheryl: As Friend & Officiant, Do I Need to Give a Wedding Gift?
Ask Cheryl: Etiquette of a Workplace Wedding Shower
In today’s AskCheryl post, a reader wants to know if it’s appropriate for the bride’s boss to give her a bridal shower and invite the bride’s co-workers that were not invited to the wedding. Hello Cheryl, I have a question for you. One of the young women at my office is getting married in June and our… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Etiquette of a Workplace Wedding Shower
AskCheryl: Should the Mother-of-the-Groom Host a Bridal Shower?
In this week’s AskCheryl question, our mother of the groom wants to know if it’s her responsibility to host a bridal shower for her future daughter-in-law. Hi Cheryl, I saw your email after googling bridal shower etiquette and wanted ask you a question. I am the mother of the groom and would like to know if throwing… Continue reading AskCheryl: Should the Mother-of-the-Groom Host a Bridal Shower?
Ask Cheryl: Since I’m Spending so Much Being in the Wedding am I Required to Give a Gift?
Dear Cheryl, I live in California and I’m going to be in a wedding for a friend that’s getting married in Vermont. Since I’m spending close to $1000 on everything for the wedding, am I required to give a gift? I’m already spending so much that I don’t know how much I’d be able to… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Since I’m Spending so Much Being in the Wedding am I Required to Give a Gift?
AskCheryl: How Do I Tell Guests About Room Costs for a Destination Wedding?
Dear Cheryl, My fiancé and I want to be married at Lake Crescent, Washington. There is a lodge there that has a wedding package that includes lodging. My father has offered to pay for my wedding but on that note I don’t want to put the financial burden of a destination wedding all on him,… Continue reading AskCheryl: How Do I Tell Guests About Room Costs for a Destination Wedding?