Pick your stores: Consider where your guests are. If you only register at that quaint little boutique, many of your guests will have a difficult time fulfilling your wishes. Consider registering at a couple stores as well as ones that have registries online for those busy guests or long distance travelers who wish to send the gift ahead of time. Don’t only register at on-line sites, remember the older-generation-guest who may not be too computer savvy.
Access your needs: The registry is a great time to think about replacing all those household hand-me-downs that have been collected over the years from your mother and grandmother. It’s also a great time to add those items you’ve been eyeing every time you pass the appliance aisle.
Register for your lifestyle: Are you a cooking couple, or a camping couple? Do you enjoy grilling out or biking? Register for what you enjoy and for things you will use! China is a long-time classic to add to the registry, but if you aren’t a couple that entertains with fine dining, than skip the china!
Do it together: After all, these items are for both of you.
Check the stores return policy: Even with a registry, you are bound to receive multiples of an item. How many toasters can one couple use? By registering at stores with consumer-friendly return/exchange policies you can avoid that awkward stigma of regifting.
Register for items to fit every budget: Guests shouldn’t feel put out by purchasing a gift for you from your registry. Provide choices to fit every budget. On the other end of the spectrum, its also okay to register for the high ticket items as well. Close friends or family members may wish to purchase a more costly item to help you begin your life together or a group may wish to go together on the expense.
Gift cards: Requesting gift cards is more etiquette-friendly than asking for cash. These can be added to your registry and used to purchase some items you want and need later on.
And don’t forget your manners: Be sure to say, “Thank you”! Thank you notes for gifts received before the wedding should be sent within two weeks of their arrival. Notes for gifts received on or after the wedding day should be sent within a month of your return from the honeymoon. In all notes, be sure to mention the gift by name.
Source : The Knot
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