The Citizen, 2019-02-28, Page 17MS –Building a wedding registry
is a task unlike any other couples
may encounter during their
lifetimes. Wedding registries are
invaluable resources that provide
engaged couples’ loved ones with
gift suggestions. In spite of that
value, couples may find it daunting
and even a little uncomfortable to
build their wedding registries.
Building a wedding registry can
feel like walking a tightrope.
Couples likely won’t want to ask for
too much or for gifts that are too
expensive, but a poorly built registry
can be a major inconvenience for
guests. The following tips can help
couples build adequate registries that
benefit them without asking too
much of their guests.
• Register with more than one
store:Doing so makes things as
convenient as possible for guests and
increases the chances they will be
able to shop at stores with which
they’re familiar. Unless your guest
list is predominantly local, try to
register with at least one national
chain so guests who live in different
regions can shop for gifts in-person
if they prefer to do so.
• Make a large list:Some couples
are hesitant to make large wedding
registries, feeling that doing so gives
the impression that they’re asking
for too much. But large registries
simply give guests more options
from which to choose. Many
industry insiders advise registering
for two to three gifts per guest. That
might seem like a lot, but guests will
appreciate having all of those
options.
• Don’t hesitate to include
expensive items on your registry:
Couples also may be hesitant to
include especially expensive items
on their wedding registries.
However, the couple’s parents and
other close relatives may be
honoured to purchase more
expensive items, so couples should
not feel embarrassed to include them
on their lists.
It’s also important to note that
many retailers, after couples’
wedding days have come and gone,
discount registry items that weren’t
purchased. So even if no one
purchases the more expensive items,
including them on a registry may
significantly reduce their cost for
couples who want to buy such items
themselves after tying the knot.
• Vary the prices of items on the
list:In addition to including more
expensive items on the registry,
make sure to include moderately
priced and inexpensive items. This
gives guests more options and
ensures guests who might be
spending a lot to travel to and from
the wedding can still purchase gifts
without digging too much deeper
into their pockets.
• Periodically update the
registries:Periodically update your
registries to remove items you have
already received and to add items if
many of the less expensive ones have
already been purchased. This also
makes things more convenient for
guests.
Building a wedding registry is a
unique task that couples can
embrace as their wedding day draws
near.
THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019. PAGE 17.
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Building an effective wedding registry can be a fun task for
a couple to take on together in the months leading up to
their big day. (MS photo)