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?
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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: What To Do About Late or Never Received Wedding Gifts?
Wedding gifts may continue to arrive at your new home a month (or more) after your wedding day. Family and friends may even tell you to anticipate the arrival of such a gift, in the spirit of celebration and with hopes of showering you with love. But what do you do when those promised gifts… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: What To Do About Late or Never Received Wedding Gifts?
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… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: How Long Do I Have to Send a Wedding Gift?
Ask Cheryl: Put an End to Gift Shaming
The holidays are upon us, and there’s a lot of focus on gift giving. I wanted to take a moment to talk about gifts and what to do if you don’t receive the gift you want or expected, or if you don’t receive a gift at all. Today’s Ask Cheryl question is from a reader… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Put an End to Gift Shaming
Ask Cheryl: Our Daughter is the Flower Girl, Do We Still Give a Wedding Gift?
Hi Cheryl, My daughter was asked to be the flower girl in my cousin’s wedding. What is proper etiquette for gift giving? We have the expense of the dress, shoes and hair as well. We also have to drive out of town for the wedding and have the added expense of a night in the… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Our Daughter is the Flower Girl, Do We Still Give a Wedding Gift?
Ask Cheryl: To Send a Gift or Not to Send a Gift?
This reader questions if she should send a wedding gift to someone with whom she no longer has a relationship. Find out the answer below . . . Hi Cheryl, I just finished reading your Huffington Post article “How Long Do I Have to Send a Wedding Gift?” Great advice! I have a situation that I’m really struggling… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: To Send a Gift or Not to Send a Gift?
AskCheryl: How Much Should I Spend on a Wedding Gift? NEW Q&As
In June, I published an article in the Huffington Post Weddings section titled, “How Much Should I Spend on a Wedding Gift.” It seems that many people wanted more specifics so I wanted to share two of the follow-up questions. They are different questions with similar answers. Dear Cheryl, My fiancé and I are invited… Continue reading AskCheryl: How Much Should I Spend on a Wedding Gift? NEW Q&As
The Unique Wedding Gift That Will Be Treasured for a Lifetime
Have you ever wanted to give a wedding gift that is so unique and memorable that it can’t be duplicated? Every so often, there’s a special bride in your life – maybe it’s your daughter, granddaughter, daughter-in-law, or even your future wife – and kitchen appliances, linens, cash or other traditional gifts just don’t seem… Continue reading The Unique Wedding Gift That Will Be Treasured for a Lifetime