Seven Essentials for Your Wedding Registry
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Setting up a wedding registry should be one of the most enjoyable tasks to check off your wedding to-do list. Who wouldn’t enjoy picking out their own fun gifts?
But, what if you get home from the wedding and realize among the exciting gifts you are left without many practical items you need…
Your registry planning should begin with the more mundane basics required for starting a life with your significant other. MyRegistry.com is a perfect place to start the process with all the resources you need. The site allows you to add items from literally any store you want and the convenient app turns your phone into a scanner to instantly add to your wish list.
The website makes it easy for your guests to browse the list and see what has been purchased already. Also, take a look at the sample registries for some ideas to get the ball rolling and check out the extensive blog for advice on your registry, along with general wedding planning tips.
So, still stuck on what items to include?
Begin by separating potential gifts into different categories such as: kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, exercise, living room, etc. Think through what you would need and use day to day, while also taking an inventory of what you and your partner already own.
Once you’ve decided on your necessities, then think about a couple ‘fun’ items to include. Through the process, if you find you have already acquired most of the items you need, consider the increasingly popular option of asking for money, instead of gifts, to cover different parts of your honeymoon.
To help you out, we have gathered a couple popular gifts from the home decor expert, Bella & June, that should be at the top of your list. '