It is a truth universally acknowledged (or at least it should be) that all those invited to the bridal shower must also be asked to the wedding. Unfortunately, confused hosts/hostesses sometimes extend shower invitations to those they can’t invite to the wedding. So what’s a shower guest to do when she’s not on the wedding… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Invited to the Shower, but not the Wedding?
Category: Wedding Gifts
How Much Should You Spend on a Wedding Gift?
The most often asked question in my “Ask Cheryl” inbox is how much to spend on a wedding or shower gift. And while we all love a hard and fast etiquette rule, this is one of those questions that doesn’t have a one-size-fits-all answer. Read on for my advice and spending guidelines to help you… Continue reading How Much Should You Spend on a Wedding Gift?
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: But with Amazon, Target, and… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: Can I Register for Whatever I Want?
If Monica Geller Had a Wedding Registry
If there’s one television character who is synonymous with cleanliness and organization to the point of being a neat freak, it’s Monica Geller. Throughout the run of Friends, she became known for iconic moments that underscored her need for everything to be clean and in its place. Maybe you’ve always seen a bit of yourself… Continue reading If Monica Geller Had a Wedding Registry
Is an Online Universal Wedding Registry Right for Me?
We’re all looking for ways to make life easier: an app, system, or process that will save us time and streamline our to-do’s so we can get back to doing the things we enjoy. So, when it comes to creating your wedding registry, a universal registry seems like a no-brainer. Instead of creating three or… Continue reading Is an Online Universal Wedding Registry Right for Me?
Wedding Registry Wins and Regrets
When it comes to wedding planning, building your wedding registry is one of the more important steps. Just like your future spouse, the items on your registry will be part of your life well beyond your actual wedding day. Creating the perfect registry requires some ability to think about your long-term needs, and it definitely… Continue reading Wedding Registry Wins and Regrets
Stocking Your Bar: Drinking Glasses Decoded
From wine and cocktails to beer, our handy guide will help you determine the right drinking glasses for your wedding registry or your next celebration. Deciding on drinking glasses and barware for your wedding registry or celebration can feel intimidating once you start thinking beyond your typical red and white wine glasses. While there’s no… Continue reading Stocking Your Bar: Drinking Glasses Decoded
Ask Cheryl: Appropriate Gifts for Wedding #2
What is an appropriate gift for a second or “encore” wedding? Read on for the answer. 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 Dear Rachel, Being invited… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Appropriate Gifts for Wedding #2
How Much and How Many? Your Guide to Wedding Registry Amounts
Even if you feel that you and your fiance “have everything,” we always recommend registering for actual gifts (not just setting up a honeymoon fund, though we love those, too!). But where to begin? How many gifts are too many gifts? And how can you predict what your guests are likely to spend? Let’s dive… Continue reading How Much and How Many? Your Guide to Wedding Registry Amounts
Wedding Registry Picks Inspired By Francesca Mariano’s Martha Vineyard Wedding
Influencer and podcaster Francesca Mariano said it best in her Instagram caption: ” It’s like raaaiiiiinnnnn on your wedding day ☔️” As seen in the Instagram recap, the rain might just be the unsung hero of this show-stopping wedding held on the Martha’s Vineyard Museum grounds. View this post on Instagram A post shared by… Continue reading Wedding Registry Picks Inspired By Francesca Mariano’s Martha Vineyard Wedding
12 Wedding Registry Items for the Couple Who Already Has “Everything”
I’m particularly reflective as I write this on my sixth wedding anniversary. I’m thinking back to the first days of being engaged and how totally smitten I was with the idea of planning a wedding. I was sure my husband and I wouldn’t be registering for anything — we had everything we wanted and took… Continue reading 12 Wedding Registry Items for the Couple Who Already Has “Everything”
Ask a Real Bride: Where are the Wedding Gifts? Why Some Guests Aren’t Giving–And What You Can Do About It
The Ask a Real Bride Instagram page is growing, and we would love to see you there, too! Every week, we discuss wedding etiquette topics like plus ones, dress codes, gift registries, and thank-you notes. And while there are many guidelines for hosting, gifting, and expressing gratitude, there’s one wedding topic that almost no one… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: Where are the Wedding Gifts? Why Some Guests Aren’t Giving–And What You Can Do About It
10 Unique Wedding Registry Splurges (That Are Worth the Add!)
Are you getting ready to put together your wedding registry? Maybe you’ve already started, but you’re not sure what’s appropriate to add or ask for. If you’ve got your sights set on high-ticket items or straight up splurges, you might be wondering whether you can add them to your wishlist. The good news is, you… Continue reading 10 Unique Wedding Registry Splurges (That Are Worth the Add!)
Ask Cheryl: Invited but Barely Know the Couple, Do I Still Need to Give a Wedding Gift?
Today’s question comes from a reader who feels she has an out when it comes to the etiquette rule that you should send a gift if you are invited to the wedding, and I might agree . . . Hi Cheryl, My husband and I recently received invitations to two weddings from couples we hardly… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Invited but Barely Know the Couple, Do I Still Need to Give a Wedding Gift?
5 Things Your Wedding Guests Wish You Knew
If you’re engaged and in the thick of wedding planning, chances are you’ve experienced some decision fatigue: between flowers, food options, vendors, and venues, the choices can quickly become overwhelming. But what if I told you that to your guests, there are only a few things that really matter? That after you drive off to… Continue reading 5 Things Your Wedding Guests Wish You Knew
Ask Cheryl: Should I Send a Gift If Not Invited to the Wedding?
Our question today is from a reader who was not invited to the wedding of someone close to her but feels she may need to give a wedding gift. Dear Cheryl, I was not invited to the wedding of my good friend’s daughter. Should I give a wedding gift? I did give a substantial shower gift. Gina… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Should I Send a Gift If Not Invited to the Wedding?