Do You Need a Wedding Registry?
Some brides would prefer to let their wedding guests be spontaneous and creative. However, we assure our brides that most guests find having a gift registry is a helpful process, and your guests will appreciate the fact that you took the time to share your preferences in advance. By using a wedding registry, your guests know that they are giving a gift that will be cherished and used. They also have the assurance that their gift is less likely to be duplicated.
5 Tips for Creating a Wedding Registry
- Think Through What You Need & Love – Give some time and thought to the gifts selected for your registry. Most of these items will be a part of your lives for years to come, so choices should not be made in haste.
- Use It for Pre-Wedding Gifts – Make your choices before your bridal shower or other engagement parties so your guests can have plenty of time to decide on pre-wedding gifts and the wedding gift itself.
- Create It Together – Make sure you talk through your choices with your fianc and that you both have items you love on the final list.
- Select a National Registry Source – If you have friends and family in different areas, we advise selecting a gift registry with a national reach. Most major retailers have an online registry, ordering, shipping and record keeping. This also helps with recording your guest’s purchases for thank yous.
- Don’t Include Your Wedding Registry on Your Invitation – Keep your wedding invitation focused on you, your fianc and the guests who will be a part of your big day. Add your registry information to your shower invitations, wedding website, or by word of mouth.
For more ideas and wedding advice, call us at 508-679-8770 or email us at fatima@alexandrasbride.com today.
