Just got engaged? Congratulations!
Of the many tasks you will now undertake in the planning of your wedding, one that can affect your future more than most of the others is your wedding gift registry, also known as a bridal registry.
While your wedding day - exciting as it is - will come and go, the items you choose for your registry will be yours to live with. It is not often we have the opportunity to receive beautiful gifts we would not necessarily buy for ourselves, and to co-ordinate household items all at once. With this in mind, you can make the most of this wonderful opportunity by considering the following:
- Choose a store or stores with items that cover the whole range of household and luxury gifts. From the small, inexpensive kitchen pieces to decadent gifts such as crystal and china, this allows your guests to choose from a range of items, and also allows you to get a good start on filling your new home with things you love.
- Further to the above point, be sure and pick items in a range of price points and sizes, as friends and family may wish to purchase both wedding shower and wedding gifts for you, and will need a variety to choose from. Also, different guests have different budgets and having smaller items allows these guests to buy you something they know you will love and not go over their budget.
- Take this chance to really investigate what your tastes are. You and your new spouse have an opportunity to express yourselves with your new things, and this may be your first time doing this together. Do some research in magazines and décor stores and discover looks, color schemes and pieces that express your combined personal sense of style.
- For the most versatility and longevity, go with neutrals for your major choices. For example, by choosing dishes, linens and towels in cream, white, chocolate or black, you can enjoy continuity throughout your home, and your decorating, both seasonally and changing it through the coming years, will be a snap. Just add and change individual pieces such as placemats, throw pillows and vases to inexpensively create a new, fresh look.
- Speaking of accessories, don't forget to include lots of 'extras' in your bridal registry list. This is a great chance to enjoy decorative extras, and also possibly receive some towels, baskets, candle holders, vases, or whatever strikes your fancy. The more variety available at the store/s where you register, the more your choices.
In conclusion, never worry about putting too many things on your wedding gift registry list. People wanting to buy you a special something will really appreciate the variety of choice, and knowing that they are buying you something you will love.
The worst that can happen is you don't get it all, but in the meantime you have the added benefit of deciding and refining your tastes by creating the list with thought and care.
Enjoy your planning, and enjoy your special day!
TIP: For more planning ideas, try:
The Master Wedding Planning Guide
A Well Planned Wedding
