WHAT SHOULD I BUY FOR A REGISTERED COUPLE?

Bridal registries are a convenience when you look at the big picture. The gift wish list is exactly what they want, so when you buy a listed item you know they're going to be grateful and the thanks will not be "faked" out of generosity. (You know as in "Thanks for this Best Of Pauley Shore DVD and of course I really mean that!")

How The Process Works
How do items get on the list? The way it works is that a future husband and wife are escorted through the store and personally choose the items they want or need for their new home. If they're conscientious they will choose more gifts than they need and choose from different price ranges to accommodate their wedding guests. Popular items on a gift list include: towels, sheets, cutlery and china, dinnerware, flatware, appliances, and other furnishings. Sometimes a couple will choose a few different stores for each of their needs. While one store might cater to china and kitchenware, they might also register at a hardware store like The Home Depot or an outdoor living supply store like REI. The really imaginative young ones might choose a more unique store or service as a registry, such as lingerie or furniture stores or even travel agencies.





Online Registries
Online registries are becoming very popular since they add a lot of convenience to the system. For one thing, when a guest orders a gift online they no longer have to worry about transporting the gift. The gift is mailed to the home of the future husband and wife and discreetly charged to the purchaser. Furthermore, online tracking allows the guest list to be updated and immediately saved. Thus there are no more problems with duplicate purchases or with physical stores being out of stock. The prices of each item are clearly displayed online as well as a detailed description, preventing any possible misunderstandings with store employees or management.




Buy What Your Budget Allows
This system allows you as the wedding guest to buy whatever it is you're comfortable with. If your budget allows for a piece of furniture or an unusual item related to camping or vacationing, then surprise the happy couple with your sentiments. If however you cannot afford something expensive, then there's no problem with buying a smaller piece of kitchenware or bedding. At least you know that the bride and groom needed it and are very appreciative of a gift they will actually use.