Registering for your wedding can be as stressful as planning your
wedding! So how do you make registering for your wedding fun? Take
a look at my Rabido's and Rabidon't for a bit of fun and guidance!
Rabido’s
- Always accommodate your guests' budgets by registering
for items in different price points.
- Three is usually the magic number, but there is no
limit to how many stores you can register at.
- Do your research and choose items that you really see
yourself using such as sheets, towels, kitchen utensils. Stocking up
on these items can be a huge financial help over the first few years of
marriage, especially if you're on budget.
- On-line registries are a great way to go…Chances are
your guests will thank you for making it easy peasy!
- Set up a personal wedding site where you can inform
guests about your registries and give specific instructions regarding where to
send gifts/cards.
- Make a list of things you need (not want) and bring the
list with you when you register. Remember, you can always go back and
register for more.
- Use a little restraint with that futuristic electric
"gun", there's nothing worse than getting register happy and
then having to go back and rework the entire list!
Rabidon'ts
- Don’t take your parents or anyone else with you the
first time you register. This is your wedding and your home.
Trust m,e their influences will cause you to reregister multiple times or
return everything you got.
- Don’t ignore what you really love. If you love your
patio, register for items such as a grill and patio set. There is no limit!
- Don’t do it alone, get your spouse involved…trust me
they LOVE the "gun".
- Don’t say no gifts. Guests want to
contribute to your future; setting up a charity account at your favorite
organization is a great alternative.
- Don’t wait until the month before your wedding to
register. Give guests time to browse and give yourself time to edit the
lists.
Until next time,
Cheers,
