Wedding and Gift Registry

Gift Registry

 

All About Gift Registries

Let's start at the beginning...

Gift registries are an important component to the wedding process; in fact, they can be more valuable than you may realize.  You will be bringing together your closest friends and family, and they will want to buy gifts to help celebrate your special day.  The registry is your opportunity to share your style, your tastes and your preferences.

Why should you create a wedding registry?

  • Your guests are going to want to buy you wedding gifts, let’s face it. Don’t let your Great Aunt Martha decide what the perfect gift is!
  • Provides your guests with ideas, saving them time and indicating your style and preferences.
  • Help avoid duplication of gifts and the hassle of trying to return items all over town.

 

When should I create a registry?

  • The earlier you register the better, but we suggest at least four to six months prior to the wedding.
  • Early registries will help your guests who attend engagement parties and bridal showers.

What should I register for?

  • Registries are a good opportunity to receive items you might not purchase for yourself.
  • Consider items like dishes, cutlery, crystal, table linens, cookware, salad bowls, cutting boards, picture frames, bedding and towels.
  • It's important to include a wide price range of items.  Most people are comfortable within the $100-200 range, but be sure to include some ideas at the $40-$100 range for guests with smaller budgets.
  • Don’t forget to choose one or two items that seem extravagant! We often see a group come together wanting to buy a very special gift for the couple.
  • Be price aware but don’t compromise what you love for price alone.

 

How do I go about registering?

  • Give us a call or email us to make an appointment.  Our staff will work with you to help put a look together and suggest ideas you may have overlooked.
  • Do it together, this is a very special time for you and your fiancé.  Be sure to make time to register together and pick out things you’ll both love, these choices will be with you for a lifetime.
  • Analyze your lifestyle and do an inventory prior to coming in.
  • Don’t feel like you have to do everything in one day.  We encourage you to come back and add additional items.
  • Keep an eye on your registry.  If it seems like you are running out of gift ideas don’t be afraid to add a few more.  Guests like choice and the majority of gifts are bought in the last week leading up to the wedding.

 

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