Wedding Registry Etiquette
I will be honest. Registering for gifts was the best part of wedding planning! My future husband and I were able to go to some of our favorite stores and choose some necessary items and some frivolous items and some items that we could never afford ourselves! Taking that little scanner gun and running around the store like a little kid at Christmas is one of the most fun things I have ever done. The only problem is deciding who gets to hold the gun!
There is a definite set of etiquette rules when it comes to registering for gifts. They are quite easy to follow, but first you need to know them!
First, it is acceptable to register at more than one store. It is preferable actually. Different guests will prefer shopping in different stores. Plus, some stores are specialty stores that will be your go-to for all kitchen necessities or all of your china/silver/crystal needs and wants. Giving guests a choice allows them to go somewhere convenient. Additionally, it is good to choose stores that have online shopping available. This is good for those people that cannot attend the wedding but want to send a gift or a guest that wants to give a gift but does not want to carry it to the wedding. Proper registry etiquette dictates that two to three stores is best. More than that offers too much choice and can make you seem greedy.
Register for gifts in a wide range of prices. You cannot expect that every guest will be able to afford a place setting of your china pattern. Definitely register for your china, but don’t forget about including smaller items such as everyday glassware and silverware. These gifts are much less expensive but you still need them!
Updating your registry is a must! You will need to check your registry to see what people have bought. This is to ensure that there are still options available to guests. If everyone purchases the less expensive gifts, then you will need to choose some more gifts in that lower price range. If you do not initially register for enough gifts and your registry ends up empty, then it will be necessary to register for more gifts. This is a courtesy to all of your wedding guests.
Register early! There are many occasions that an engaged couple will receive guests. The engagement party, bridal shower, bachelor/bachelorette party, and wedding are all occasions when gifts will be given. It is best to give guests an idea of what to give rather than make them guess.
Have you registered yet? How did you choose which stores to register at? Have you been following these registry etiquette guidelines? Tell us all about your registering experience!
September 14th, 2007 at 11:34 am
My husband and I were very thoughtful of our guests when we registered. I have been to weddings before with very expensive items on the list. I just feel you should not ask for outrageous things from your guests. Maybe one or two expensive items on the list would be ok, but I think you need to make it reasonable for your family and friends. Target is where we registered, it’s a great place to get things you need at a cheap price. Most people can’t afford the high priced items, so make sure you have enough low end items too.
September 20th, 2007 at 2:29 pm
My husband and I were living together for a few years before we got married, so we had a lot of household things we had already bought together, so when we finally took the plunge, we didn’t register anywhere or asked for gifts, but we got a surprise. Money, and lots of it. Instead of gifts, we got beautiful cards with unexpected surprises. We had never expected to get anything from anyone, but it really helped out on our honeymoon. Sometimes, asking for nothing will get you something great in return.
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