Registering for your wedding is the easiest way to ensure you'll have everything you need when setting up a home together. However, it's not always easy to find time to sit down and register, especially if you're trying to plan a wedding simultaneously. We know that planning a wedding can be stressful, but we also want to ensure that your life after the big day will be as stress-free as possible. That's why we've put together some helpful tips on how to make starting a registry more accessible and fun than ever before!
Register for the Right Stuff
If you’re unsure what to register for, think about what you need most. For example, if you want to get married but don't have enough money to pay for your wedding, that is a great reason to register. You can also register for helpful items—for example, if your parents are paying for everything. They're getting married at their estate with an entire staff of servants who will do all the cooking and cleaning (and so on), then perhaps registering for an appliance or two wouldn't be out of line.
But before you run off and start registering everywhere, consider whether there's anything more important than the stuff on your list—like taking care of each other! Can't live without each other? Then stop worrying about what to buy them with their wedding gift cards!
Don't wait until the last minute to register.
Registering early is a great idea to ensure that the people who care about you can get you the things on your registry. It also gives you more time to decide what gifts would be best for your wedding and the life that will follow.
Registering early is easy! You can register in person or online at any time of year, whether it's winter or spring. All registries are open 24 hours a day, so there is no need for frustration when trying to accomplish this task with limited time off work or other obligations. If an item does not appear on the site where it should be listed (for example, Macy's), contact customer service directly by phone number shown online under "Contact Us." They're usually happy to help out!
Register in multiple places.
When you register, choose more than one store. Many couples register at one retailer, which limits the number of people who can help them pick out what they need. By registering in multiple places—online and brick-and-mortar—you'll increase your odds of getting everything on your list and being able to buy it wherever it's easiest for you to shop.
You should also consider registering at multiple stores within one category (like bedding or furniture). Different types of retailers will have other offerings within those categories, so if there's something specific that you want or need, make sure you know where to find it before making a final decision about which place(s) to register with!
Make your registry easy to find.
So you've decided to get married. Congratulations! Now it's time to start the planning process by creating a registry for your wedding. You first need to figure out where you want your guests to go to find it.
You can put together a list of all the online stores you plan on using and then register with each one individually, but that can take forever. A much better option is registering with Amazon, Target, or Bed Bath & Beyond since these companies have many items, and gift-givers tend to shop there anyway (so they'll know where it's located). You'll also want to make sure everyone knows how exactly they should go about buying something on your registry so they don't buy something else entirely without realizing it wasn't what was requested (thereby wasting their money). To prevent this from happening, set up a wedding registry checklist so that every item listed has been selected before letting people check things off as complete gifts are purchased; this way, there won't be any confusion later down the road when trying to figure out if someone got exactly what they wanted or not."
Don't forget the basics.
This may seem obvious, but it's not always easy to remember. Don't forget the basics like bedding and linens, dishes and cookware, and kitchen appliances and utensils when registering. Don't be afraid to ask your wedding guests for these items! And if you already have some of these items in your home—even better! You can use them as part of your registry gift and re-gift them later.
Check the barcode of each product when registering for it, and don't be afraid to switch colors or patterns if you choose.
Don't overlook the barcode. If you're registering for many things, buy a scanner that can read all the barcodes and add them to your registry without having to type them in manually. You can also check each product's barcode before registering by using the retailer’s website—this way, you know exactly what you're getting as soon as possible.
Ensure you "check" items off your list once purchased, so your guests can see what's still available.
Once you've created your wish list, you must let your guests know what's still available. You can do this using an app or website that lets you check items off the registry after purchasing them. Or, if you feel like being old-school about it, you could use a pen and paper or a spreadsheet to track what has been purchased.
Whatever method you choose, remember: the people buying your wedding gifts want to ensure they're getting something on your list (or at least something similar). Make it easy for them!
Give people a range of prices, so everyone can get you something meaningful, no matter what their budget is.
Be sure to give people a range of prices so that they can get you something meaningful regardless of their budget.
Don’t be afraid to register for inexpensive items, but also don’t be afraid to register for expensive items or even items that are out of your budget.
You want your gifts to reflect who you are as a couple and what matters most in your lives together—and that might include a hot tub (or an upgrade to the one you have). It's okay if it does! If money is tight, consider asking friends and family members who've been generous with cash gifts in the past if they'll donate cash toward gifts instead.
Starting a wedding registry is a great way to prepare for life after the wedding, and you can make the process easier by following these simple steps.
Registering for wedding gifts is a great way to prepare for life after the wedding. You can register for many things, from your first home to new kitchen appliances and electronics. Make sure to choose gifts to help you enjoy your new life together!
Registering at multiple places can make it easier for guests who might not be able to buy everything on one registry. Most registries have search options that let guests select items by price or type of store, so there's no need to worry about getting something too expensive or complicated. Just register where you want, and let us care for the rest!
Wedding registries are a great way to help you get ready for life after the wedding. They can make your post-wedding home life more manageable and allow you to think about what things you want in your future home. Plus, it’s always fun to get gifts. So don’t worry too much about coming up with ideas—focus on picking out items that will make your lives easier (and maybe even more fun!) as newlyweds.