| You're the blushing bride-to-be, and as your | | | | honeymoon or other big ticket item.Use this |
| wedding day approaches, remember there may | | | | bridal registry guide for everything you'll |
| never be another time in your life when | | | | need to know when making your wedding gifts |
| you're lavished so lovingly in gifts. Take | | | | wish list.When to Register -Aim to register |
| time from your wedding planning and create | | | | at least 6 months before the big day. |
| your ideal bridal registry. While creating a | | | | Remember, there may be engagement parties, |
| wedding registry may seem self-serving, it is | | | | showers and other pre-wedding festivities |
| actually a convenience to your guests. | | | | where gift-giving is appropriate. Help out |
| Through wedding gifts, friends and loved ones | | | | your guests by providing them with some |
| celebrate your wedding (and help you stock | | | | options.How To Choose Your Stores -Think |
| your home!). Having a registry eliminates the | | | | about what stores you like and patronize |
| guess work.Even if you would rather receive | | | | frequently. If you will be creating a more |
| cash gifts, consider at least registering for | | | | traditional bridal registry, a good bet is |
| a few traditional wedding gifts. Remember, | | | | choosing an all-inclusive department store |
| some guests feel more comfortable giving a | | | | for items like china, glassware and flatware |
| tangible gift. And don't worry if you are not | | | | and also choosing a home goods specialty |
| the traditional china and crystal type - you | | | | store (Pier 1, Pottery Barn, Crate & Barrel |
| can still create a bridal registry. Home | | | | etc.) There is no hard fast rule about the |
| Depot has become a popular option for | | | | number of stores you can choose for your gift |
| couples, as well as registering for a | | | | registry, but 2-4 is a good number. |