Once upon a time, wedding registries were limited to items for the home– a necessary starting point for many couples today (here’s our handy wedding registry checklist if you need one). But those registry limits no longer exist! Forget any “rules” you may have heard about what you should or shouldn’t be adding to your… Continue reading 12 Things You Might Not Think Of Adding to Your Wedding Gift Registry
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 some spending… Continue reading How Much Should You Spend on a Wedding Gift?
12 Wedding Registry Dos and Don’ts
When you’re planning a wedding, there’s a lot to keep in mind. Here are some tips for building a stress-free wedding registry. If you’re getting married for the first time, there’s a good chance you don’t know much about building your wedding registry — aside from the fact that you get a personal scanner to… Continue reading 12 Wedding Registry Dos and Don’ts
10 Perfect Items for Your Healthy Wedding Gift Registry
“Living a healthy lifestyle is not an extreme “all or nothing” approach. It’s about making small, little changes that over time, will all add up.” –Karalynne Call, Certified Nutritionist When it comes to life changes, there’s no bigger one than marriage. Not only are you beginning a new chapter of life with your partner–you also… Continue reading 10 Perfect Items for Your Healthy Wedding Gift Registry
AskCheryl: What’s an Appropriate Engagement Party Gift?
Did you know that over 40% of all marriage proposals occur between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day? With so many engagements on the horizon, I’ll be asked many questions about engagement gifts and engagement party etiquette. Today’s question comes from a guest who wants advice about selecting an engagement gift for a friend. Hello Cheryl, What… Continue reading AskCheryl: What’s an Appropriate Engagement Party Gift?
Top Must-Haves for Holiday Entertaining
When my husband proposed to me, he did so in the living room of our first home. He had a small area decorated with balloons that spelled out “Welcome Home” and champagne for us to toast with afterward. Since then, we have continued creating many beautiful memories together as a family in that exact home,… Continue reading Top Must-Haves for Holiday Entertaining
What To Buy For A Couple That Doesn’t Register
There’s nothing wrong with wanting to purchase a wedding gift for a couple that doesn’t register—we’re here to help you make the perfect choice for the bride and groom! We’ve all been there, asking around for a couple’s registry information, double (and triple) checking RegistryFinder.com just in case, only to realize that the couple simply… Continue reading What To Buy For A Couple That Doesn’t Register
Top 6 Wedding Gift Registry Splurges
Adding to your wedding gift registry? Be sure to include these splurges that will stand the test of time. Wedding registries can be surprisingly tricky. What should conceivably be a wish list for the new couple inevitably gets tangled with questions and concerns, asking for traditions, rules, and all the guidance available. While a handy… Continue reading Top 6 Wedding Gift Registry Splurges
Best Personalized Gifts for Your Wedding Party
Show each individual in your bridal party just how much you appreciate them with a personalized gift before the wedding. There is nothing accidental about a bridal party. Each bridesmaid and groomsman holds a special place in your lives as a couple — whether they’re childhood friends, siblings, or college buddies — and they’ve likely… Continue reading Best Personalized Gifts for Your Wedding Party
Top 10 Kitchen Items to Include in Your Wedding Gift Registry
The kitchen is one of my favorite rooms in my house! It may sound old-fashioned to say it, but I love cooking comforting meals and baking special treats for my family and friends, while sipping on a glass of wine (or my fourth cup of coffee!) To me, the kitchen is like the heart of… Continue reading Top 10 Kitchen Items to Include in Your Wedding Gift Registry
Ask Cheryl: How Much Should I Give for a Second Marriage?
It’s very common to receive an invitation to an “encore” wedding – the wedding of a couple getting married for the second or even third time. Choosing the perfect gift can be challenging, especially when it’s not their first time celebrating this special occasion, and it’s normal to wonder how much to spend. Dear Cheryl,… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: How Much Should I Give for a Second Marriage?
Wedding Gifts that Will Change Your Life
These gifts will prove their value over and over throughout the course of your marriage There are some wedding gifts that just end up standing out among the rest. These are what we call the life-changers. You may be wondering just how life-changing a wedding gift can be. As someone who owns a fair amount… Continue reading Wedding Gifts that Will Change Your Life
Wedding Edition: When Do I Take a Gift
If you have a friend or family member getting married soon, you may have noticed that the festivities begin long before the wedding. The months before the event are filled with gatherings like engagement parties, showers, and other pre-wedding events. If your mailbox (or inbox) is suddenly filled with invitations, read on. I’ll let you… Continue reading Wedding Edition: When Do I Take a Gift
The Ultimate Guide to Creating Your Wedding Registry
The first few weeks after your engagement can feel like a blur: your to-do list is a mile long, with items like, “set wedding date,” “book venue,” “find vendors,” and “order a dress.” Making those big decisions can take a month or two, but once you’ve nailed down a date, dress, venue, and vendors, there’s… Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Creating Your Wedding Registry
Ask a Real Bride: The Pros and Cons of Registering Completely Online
We’ve gotten used to doing pretty much everything from the comfort of our own homes on our computers and devices. Wedding registries are no exception! Years ago, choosing items for your registry meant going to a store, being handed a scan gun, and manually picking items to add. Not any longer! With just a few… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: The Pros and Cons of Registering Completely Online
Ask Cheryl: Travel, Hotel, and a Wedding Gift Too?
Wedding guests often wonder if they should give the couple a gift even if they must incur travel expenses to attend the wedding. Dear Cheryl, I am going to my nephew’s wedding celebration out of state. The couple is already married. I have to purchase a flight and a hotel room, so I’m wondering: am I expected… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Travel, Hotel, and a Wedding Gift Too?