Monday, June 3, 2013

WEDDING NOTES™ – Guests and Gift Registries

Since the average bride and groom register for gifts as early as six months before the wedding, savvy guests who know they will be attending spring and summer weddings can take advantage of being early visitors to the gift registries.

Know that small appliances, cookware and linens tend to go on sale in early spring.  Being alert to those sales can give guests a good chance to get the couple a special gift at a special price.

According to The Knot.com, the three top stores couples choose for their registries are Target, Macy’s and Bed Bath &Beyond.  It makes sense to start collecting coupons from those stores and “like” them on Facebook for access to additional money saving coupons. 

Since many couples suspect/expect a group gift when they put a big ticket item on their registry, paying attention to registry lists early enables a family group to provide that item to the bride and groom by “teaming up”.

Couples with special interests in key product areas like outdoor activities, camping, fishing, running or entertainment, gain ground when they register early in the process.

Couples are urged to insure that they offer a variety of items in their gift registry selections for their guests.  Items in several price ranges are encouraged.

We also remind our brides that it is inappropriate and unacceptable to mention gift registry locations/choices in the invitation.  News about where a couple is registered should be shared via word of mouth (attendants, relatives and friends can share the news) or can be listed in the wedding website if one has been established.

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