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To Do (& Don't) List for Your Wedding Registry

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Do: Research your options


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Often guests like to buy from your registry for multiple wedding events, including engagement parties and showers.

Do: Start early!


Often guests like to buy from your registry for multiple wedding events, including engagement parties and showers.
This is an exciting time that should be celebrated! The gifts are for both of you, so encourage your future spouse to take part in the process.

Do: Register together!


This is an exciting time that should be celebrated! The gifts are for both of you, so encourage your future spouse to take part in the process.
Register for a variety of gifts across various price points.

Do: Mix it up.


Register for a variety of gifts across various price points.
Two or three stores is the average, so pick 2 or 3 and make sure that you aren't overlapping similar items across multiple stores

Don't: Register at every store available.


Two or three stores is the average, so pick 2 or 3 and make sure that you aren't overlapping similar items across multiple stores.
This is the one time you get to ask for everything you want as a couple, so take advantage. You will need at least twice as many gifts as invited guests

Do: Register for more.


This is the one time you get to ask for everything you want as a couple, so take advantage. You will need at least twice as many gifts as invited guests.
Don't forget to manage your registry - keep an eye on how many gifts on your list remain across the various price points as your wedding date draws closer

Don't: Forget to update often.


Don't forget to manage your registry - keep an eye on how many gifts on your list remain across the various price points as your wedding date draws closer.
Don't only make lists of what you will need in just the next year, but brainstorm about what you will want in the next 15 years as your life evolves

Do: Think long-term


Don't only make lists of what you will need in just the next year, but brainstorm about what you will want in the next 15 years as your life evolves.
Enjoy this special time in your life, and if you need to, get a massage!

Don't: Let stress get the best of you.


Enjoy this special time in your life, and if you need to, get a massage!
It's always good to know what options you have if you need to return any items.

Do: Check out stores' return policies


It's always good to know what options you have if you need to return any items.
Make sure the stores where you register will allow guests to place orders online, in-person, and over the phone to make buying convenient for everyone on your guest list.

Do: Be considerate of your guests.


Make sure the stores where you register will allow guests to place orders online, in-person, and over the phone to make buying convenient for everyone on your guest list.
Although most people love to receive cash, everyone doesn't always feel comfortable giving it. Instead of requesting money, give your guests the option to purchase gift cards as an alternative.

Do: Think gift cards.


Although most people love to receive cash, everyone doesn't always feel comfortable giving it. Instead of requesting money, give your guests the option to purchase gift cards as an alternative.
a checklist will help keep you organized.

Do: Use check lists.


Whether you use our checklist or make your own, a checklist will help keep you organized.
Remember to hand write thoughtful and prompt thank you notes to your guests.

Do: Say thank you.


Remember to hand write thoughtful and prompt thank you notes to your guests.