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Starting A Wedding Gift Registry
Jen Carter
Couples
should never hesitate when deciding to start a gift registry. Do you
really need two toasters and a popcorn machine that you’ll never use? A
gift registry is the perfect way of telling your guests exactly what it is
that you’d both love to receive as a wedding gift. Sometimes couples that
are starting from scratch need certain things. It’s better to receive
things that you’ll need and use, rather than receiving a dust-collector.
Right?
Starting a wedding gift registry is actually quite simple. First,
you both need to select a department store. Just a note: If you’re
registering at a high-end department store, make sure that you select
several gifts that are affordable to a loved one that may not have a large
budget.
Call the department store that you’ve selected to schedule an
appointment. You’ll also wish to reserve a hand-held scanner to scan your
items for their prices. Caution: Avoid the weekends at all costs. Pick a
day like Monday or Wednesday evening to perform this duty. It’s less
crowded and the staff will be available to help you with any queries you
may have.
When you get to Kitchenware, go nuts with small gadgets and
utensils. This is very considerate to your guests who may not be in the
present financial status to spend $300 on a gas BBQ grill for you. Even
though these small items add up, you’ll have more in your kitchen as a
result. Additional small items to shop around for: picture frames,
barware, wall-art, window coverings, decorative rugs, linens, and lamps.
Remember, don’t go for the most expensive because you’re not the one
buying it. Look at these things as if YOU were the one purchasing it. Do
you feel it’s worth the money? Is it something that you’d love to see in
your home? If you’ve both answered ‘yes,’ add it to the registry.
Also, don’t get caught up in the excitement of small appliances. If
you add a microwave to your list, do you need a toaster oven? It’s all
about priorities. Needs versus wants. It’s important that you keep that in
mind throughout your tour in the department store. Most importantly, if
you find yourselves disagreeing whether you need something or not–walk
away from the item. Discuss it later, you can always add it to the list
the next day, if it’s THAT important. Whatever it is, it’s definitely not
worth fighting over!
Article Source:
http://www.free-wedding-articles.net
Jen
Carter is owner of My Wedding Blog, a free wedding planning guide about
weddings. The above
article is found in our
wedding favors and gifts
category.
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