Friends and family should be notified by word of mouth about where the couple is registered after the engagement has been announced. Registries are usually a free service, and you can register at more than one location. Registering allows guests to know the gifts you would most like to have, and allows you to choose the styles and colors you desire.
Be sure to choose and list items of all prices in order to accommodate the budgets of all your guests. The cheese grater your little sister brings to the wedding will mean as much in future years as the flatware set from your great aunt.
When you are ready to register, use your imagination. Nowadays you can register at all sorts of places: department stores, specialty shops, hardware emporiums - wherever your lifestyles and interests lead you! When someone asks you what you?d like for your wedding, you can answer by telling them where you?re registered. They will appreciate knowing.
You can register in several different cities. For example, you could register for linens in his hometown and china where you live. Many stores now have computerized listings, so out-of-town guests can make purchases at a branch of a store where you?ve registered. The computer will keep track of those purchases, too.
Check your registry lists occasionally to update them with items you have received. This way guests will see which items you?ve already received and can plan their purchases accordingly. China, stemware and crystal, linens, silver and flatware are common items selected through a registry.
It is a good idea is to write thank you notes as soon as gifts are received. Waiting until after the honeymoon can create an overwhelming experience. It also shows your appreciation for the gifts received.
