Register for Wedding Gifts

7 Months Before Your Wedding

Registering for your wedding gifts may sound like one of the most fun tasks on the overall list! It really can be but to get the most out of it, you really want to be certain that you stay organized. Creating an overall checklist, colors, and keeping all of your needs in check can make this seemingly easy task much more enjoyable. It helps to first visit a few of the stores that you plan to register at to make sure that they not only have the items that you want, but also that guests can easily purchase them. You want to consider things such as shipping for the out of town guests, as well as the return policy. May not sound like much but when you consider all the things that you may register for, it can truly add up.

If you are in a home already then take inventory. Go room to room and consider what you might need or want for your home. Consider things that you may never necessarily buy for yourself such as fine china, nice serving pieces, and vases. This is the time to create your overall wish list and put everything that you could ever want on there—within reason of course! You want to take into consideration any color scheme that you have going by room or for the house as a whole because this is a great time to accessorize and specify what styles and colors that you want in each and every item. The more specific you get, the more likely you are to get exactly what you want.

As you will have guests likely buying you gifts for a bridal shower as well as your wedding, consider listing out items at various price points. Also consider registering at 2-3 stores to make shopping much easier. This can also ensure that you spread out your wish list and include items that may be found at one store but not another. It can also make shopping much more convenient on the guests—and returning much easier on you as a couple. Use the store’s checklists to stay organized and ensure that you don’t list out any duplicates. Before you walk around each store with the scanner (which can be so much fun for you and your beloved) take the time to walk through ahead of time with the checklist so that you are sure to capture everything on your wish list. This will also help prevent you from adding items just for fun. Consider some of the more unusual items as well such as luggage and holiday items—you’ll be happy later on if you happen to get some of these items. If you stay organized and on top of this task, then you are sure to have fun creating your wish list of all the items you could ever want as a married couple!