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—Motherhood Defined— Top 7 Baby Shower Menu Ideas
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—Ask Cheryl— Is it Too Late to Celebrate Coworker’s Wedding?
The “workplace shower” is a fairly modern practice that doesn’t always follow the traditional rules of wedding etiquette—and that’s ok! Dear Cheryl, My coworker got married two weeks ago. She didn’t invite me or anyone else from the office, and I completely understand given the high costs of weddings. Our coworkers never organized a shower […]
—Ask Cheryl— Who Should I Invite to My Bachelorette Party?
The bachelorette party has become a huge production in recent years. What once was a fun night out with the bridesmaids has become an extravagant (and expensive) weekend-long trip. With the new bachelorette party comes new questions, like who should be invited? Hi Cheryl, What is the etiquette on inviting friends to a bridal shower […]
—fit BOTTOMED mammas— 6 Tips for Buying the Best Baby Shower Gifts
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—The Huffington Post— Should You Have a Baby Shower for a Second or Even Third Child?
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—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 […]
—Ask Cheryl— How do I Register for a Honeymoon?
There are many reasons why couples might choose to skip the traditional registry: they’re older, have already established a home, or live in an area where shipping gifts is impossible. In these situations, some couples ask that their guests give in non-traditional ways. Today, Cheryl shares how to communicate a honeymoon registry to your guests. […]
—Ask Cheryl— What’s the Rule About Inviting Co-Workers to Your Wedding?
Planning a wedding can be exciting and stressful all at the same time. This is especially true when it comes to creating (and editing) the guest list. How do you decide which co-workers to invite? Dear Cheryl- I’m getting married next summer and need your help with my guestlist. I own a small business […]
—Ask Cheryl— Asking Wedding Guests to Pay for the Reception
In this week’s Ask Cheryl question, our reader wants to know if her friend (who’s getting married) should think twice about inviting her wedding guests to a restaurant after the ceremony and expecting them to pay the tab. Hi Cheryl, A dear friend of mine is getting married for the third time and it’s the groom’s second marriage. They […]
—AskCheryl— Due to Family Issues, We Want a Very Small Wedding. How Do We Avoid Hurt Feelings?
Your wedding day is supposed to be the happiest day of your life. As wonderful as that sounds, the days leading up to it can be very stressful as you compile your guest list and choose a venue. Complicated family relationships may lead you to consider a small destination wedding with a limited guest list. […]
—Ask Cheryl— Who Pays? Destination Weddings & the Bridesmaid’s Dress
Destination weddings sound fun and romantic until you’re asked to be a bridesmaid. Then all the practical thoughts set in! Here’s a recent question from a bridesmaid who is “in over her head” for her best friend’s destination wedding. Dear Cheryl, My best friend is getting married next month and she decided to have […]
—AskCheryl— If Paying for the Wedding, Should Parents-of-the-Bride Have a Role in the Planning?
Today’s question is from a newly minted Mother-of-the-Bride. She and her husband are paying for their daughter’s wedding and want to know their role in wedding planning. Dear Cheryl,My husband and I are paying for our daughter’s wedding. We are trying to help them find a venue, but they don’t want us to be involved. […]
How to Make It Easy for Your Guests to Find Your Gift Registries
Date, check! Venue, check! Guest list, check! The next item up is setting up your gift registries. If you haven’t checked this one off your list, I’m here to help! With so many amazing retailers, deciding where to register can be challenging. I have great news, you don’t have to choose just one! RegistryFinder.com actually […]
Quick Tips and Ideas for Creating a Gift Registry
Sometimes creating a gift registry can seem overwhelming. So many choices, from cookware to flatware. What do I need and how much? What stores do I choose? There are many options available. RegistryFinder.com has put together some quick tips and ideas for creating the perfect gift registry for any occasion. The first tip is to […]
—AskCheryl— What to do with Unwanted Wedding Gifts?
In this week’s AskCheryl question, our bride and groom have established lives and don’t want wedding gifts, but a disagreement has come up on how to handle any gifts that they do receive. Hi Cheryl, My fiancé and I are getting married in July. We are 45 and 51 years old. This is his first […]
—AskCheryl— Should I Send Wedding Registry Info to Friends & Family Not Invited to the Wedding?
When a couple decides to have a small wedding, it can sometimes be confusing to the rest of the family as to how they can share in celebrating their big day. Dear Cheryl, My daughter and her fiancé have decided to have a very small intimate wedding inviting only very close friends and immediate family, […]