Organising your Gift Registry
If you would like specific gifts for your wedding or would like to make things very simple for your gifts a gift registry is a great idea. You can set up a gift registry with your favourite department, travel or homeware store or even online.
Before setting up your gift registry you should sit down with your partner and come up with a list of items you would like, this will make things much easier.
Your gift registry should be set up just before you send out your invitations, that way the details can be sent at the same time.
The things to keep in mind when setting up your gift registry are;
* Make sure it is easily accessible to all guests. A store with a variety of locations, plus online options is ideal.
* Select more gifts than there are gifts so there is as much choice as possible.
* Make sure your gift registry covers a wide variety of price points.
* Choose gifts that are not gender biased, they should be useful to both of the couple.
* That guests don't feel they must use the registry or indeed give a gift at all.
Thank you notes should be sent within 2 weeks of receiving your gifts.
The products listed below are common gift registry choices;
Crockery
* Dinner setting
* Serving platters/bowls.
* Tea cups/mugs.
* Sugar bowl.
* Salt and pepper grinders.
Cutlery/Utensils
* Cutlery for 8 to 12 places.
* BBQ utensils.
* Grater.
* Measuring cups.
* Cook books.
Glassware
* Juice glasses.
* Champagne flutes.
* Red wine glasses.
* White wine glasses.
* Beer schooners.
* Tumblers.
* Water jug.
Cookware
* Stainless steel saucepans/fry pan.
* Roasting dish
* Casserole dish.
* Stock pot.
* Mixing bowls.
White goods.
* Toaster.
* Microwave.
* Refrigerator.
* Food processor.
* Juicer.
* Bread maker.
* Espresso machine.
Bedroom/Bathroom
* Bed Sheets.
* Doona covers.
* Blankets.
* Bath towels/mats.
* Alarm clock.
* Bedside lamp.
Home entertainment equipment.
* Video/DVD
* Video Camera
* CD player
* Television
* Entertainment unit
* Home computer
Outdoor Furniture
* Table
* Chairs
* Umbrella
* Hose/sprinkler system
* Deck chairs
* BBQ
Travel gear
* Tent
* Portable cookers
* Roof racks
* Suitcases
* Toiletry bags
