page 81 X metropolitan weddings X WINTER / SPRING 2021
the not so basic ...
this year ' s top wedding registry inspirations . we know you ' ll find something you just can ' t live without !
written by X Meg Rallis
You are setting up a home together – HOW EXCITING ! Times are different and a lot of you may already have some of the things you need . Registering for home gifts is more than just a tradition however . It is a great way to start out with a feeling of ' our home .' When marrying households together , it is good to ensure you don ' t just have ' your stuff ' vs . ' my stuff ,' but that you consider it ' our stuff .' It creates a symbolic togetherness of treasured items that you will use throughout your life . Some you will use on a daily basis and some mostly for company or special occasions . Either way , it ' s nice to have some cherished pieces that are reminiscent of your union ( and may even become heirlooms ) and that their memories are linked to you as a couple and the times you used them together .
Updating your bedroom is a perfect way to create a new fresh oasis for both of you to relax . From sheets to bedding and furniture , it will be nice for it to be something you chose together and are excited to end your day with !
Maybe your life together will include lots of trips ! Many relationships thrive on travel and seeing new places and things . Registering for some quality luggage is a wonderful way to commemorate that part of your relationship ! Don ' t forget to get some matching luggage tags for your new name !
Mealtime together is a must have for a new couple . Whether one of you is the chef and the other is the sous-chef or you are both masters in the kitchen – having a new knife set , matching dishes that you love or really nice cookware are all inspirational to a healthy lifestyle .
If entertaining is you jam , it will be fun to have some fun servingware or barware to upgrade your next get together ! Hosting other couples will be a lifelong key to creating relationships with those that you can share stories and with whom you celebrate your accomplishments .
With literally an entire department store of goodies at your fingertips , it will be a snap to make a list for friends and family to choose from – no matter where they live . Dillard ' s also offers a special program for items that are not purchased off of the registry . Couples can go in after the wedding and get gifts that were not purchased at a 20 % discount for up to one year . So load up that virtual cart !