A wedding gift list can be a guest’s best friend or worst enemy. While it was once considered rude for a bride and groom to register for gifts, today it is completely acceptable. The act of creating a wedding gift list is a great deal of fun for the bride and groom. They are able to pretend to have all the money in the world and choose things they would decorate their home with. Guests typically enjoy shopping via a registry list as well because it makes their task easier. If they know they are buying something handpicked by the bride and groom, then they can be certain the couple will love the gift and feel better about what they are buying.
While the gift list seems fool-proof there are a few things brides and grooms should think about to make their registry as appropriate as possible. The first thing they should consider is where to register. Couples should register at more than one location, but they should limit their registries to three places. When registering at multiple locations, the couple should be careful not to duplicate any items between stores. This is the only way they can ensure that even though they are registered at several places that they won’t get duplicate gifts.
When choosing items to put on the wedding gift list, the bride and groom should consider adding various items. There should be a wide variety of different price ranges. Some guests will have a lower budget for the gift while others may want to spend more. Having different ranges of prices will allow each guest to comfortably choose a gift within their own personal budget.
In addition to a variation in price, the couple should also choose various types of gifts. Choosing serious gifts as well as recreational gifts will help each buyer be able to choose something they like. Single male guests will not likely enjoy purchasing a china set, but would love to get the couple a barbeque deck set. So, be sure that you have a wide range of different tastes in gift choices as well. When guests have more to choose from, they will enjoy shopping a lot more.
The most important thing to remember when creating a wedding gift list is that you are doing it to assist your guests in their buying. You should not expect guests to follow the wedding gift list, although it is always nice when they do. Have a great time as a couple registering. Don’t allow anyone but the two of you to come along. Pesky mothers might want to share in the fun, but be clear that it is a time for you and your partner. Mothers have already had their time in the limelight. If they are insistent, tell your mother that you will take her back after registering to show her personally what you chose. It will be a great time to bond as a couple and get more excited about being man and wife.
