One of the really fun parts of being engaged and planning your Utah wedding is registering for gifts! This is where you can start daydreaming about everything you’d like to see in your home while enjoying your newly wedded bliss. We’re sure you’ve had those moments of seeing the most inspirational living room décor, or the extremely nice kitchen appliances that you knew you’d never be able to afford. Now’s the time to dream big and place all of your wishes on your registry!In working with brides on a daily basis as one of the premiere wedding venues in Utah, we enjoy asking our brides if they’ve registered yet or not. Usually their face will light up as they describe their experience and how they’re already receiving gifts in the mail! There are a few times when asked that brides will share their frustration with the process or not knowing really where to start or what to register for, and we understand it can be overwhelming sometimes.
We want to help you have the best experience with registering for wedding gifts as possible! After all, this part of the pre-wedding activities should be one of the most fun! Giving gifts is a great way for your guests to share in your celebration and help you get your home ready for your marriage. Don’t shy away from the opportunity to thoroughly enjoying the process! Take a look at these ten tips, as noted by Macy’s, for a great registry experience.
1. Register Early- What are you waiting for? Registering for wedding gifts should be one of the first tasks you tackle when you get engaged. Friends and relatives will be looking to buy wedding gifts as soon as he pops the question. Really! Take the guesswork out of gift buying by making sure they know what you want. You don’t need to complete your list just yet, but at least have a selection for guests to browse.
2. Register Together- Hitting the stores together is essential. After all, the gifts are for both of you. To decide what you need, take inventory of the things you already have and see where the gaps are. Talk about the style of home you'd both like, and split up the final say (you could alternate items) to make it fair.
3. Register for Whatever You Want- Don’t feel like you just need to register for china and flatware. Many stores have wedding registries now, so feel free to include whatever it is that will make your new house a home, be it electronics, appliances or even camping equipment.
4. Think About How you Live- Try to avoid filling your list with things you’re never going to use. If you two aren’t the formal party types, then you probably won’t need a crystal punch bowl, as compelling as it may seem when you walk by with that registry scanner. Also, be extra-sure before you register for anything that's monogrammed. Once your name is on it, you probably won’t be able to return it.
5. Check the Store’s Return Policies- It's always a good idea to inquire about a store's exchange/return policies. The great thing is many wedding registry retailers have amazing customer service to accommodate to-be-weds' needs (for example, you might suddenly realize that you don't really have room for 24 chargers and want to return, say, eight of them). That said, being aware of the store's return and exchange timelines will help you better plan and manage your registry.
6. Make Sure You Hit All Price Points- As much as you may be hankering for that gorgeous $350-a-place-setting silver, be sure to register for items in a wide range of price points: under $50, under $75, under $100, under $200, and beyond, so all of your guests can choose gifts they can afford. You don't want your college friend feeling overwhelmed by the fact that he can't find a single gift; and on the opposite side, you don't want your parents' closest friends to have to buy you a multitude of smaller items to give you a generous gift.
7. Be Considerate of Your Guests- At least one (and preferably all) of your registries should be available online. Guests should also be able to place their orders in person, over the phone, or by fax. If you’ve registered at a boutique retailer that doesn’t offer online services, you should be okay, as long as that’s not the only place you’ve registered. We live in a hectic world and you want to let guests be able to order you a gift - even if it's 2 a.m.!
8. Update Often- When a guest buys a gift for you, your registry should automatically update, allowing other guests to see what’s been purchased (and allowing you to see what’s on its way!). Make sure to revisit your registry often (trust us, you’ll be visiting several times a day once the wedding day nears), and update it with additional selections as products are purchased so that guests always have a variety of things to choose from. Aim to have at least twice as many items on your list as guests at your wedding.
9. Think Gift Cards- Sure, some couples love receiving cash, but asking for it is not exactly Future Mr. and Mrs. Manners-approved. A more etiquette-friendly option? Try gift cards. Many stores allow you to register for them and you can use them to buy the things you want and need...later. If you are anxious for cash gifts, ask one or two close friends and immediate family members to politely spread the word.
10. Say Thanks- Be gracious. Let your guests know their gifts have arrived - promptly. Thank you notes for gifts received before the wedding should be sent within two weeks of their arrival. Notes for gifts received on or after the wedding day should be sent within a month of your return from the honeymoon. In all notes, be sure to mention the gift by name.
These tips should put you well on your way to having a successful registry that you’ll enjoy for years to come! If you are still searching for the ideal Utah wedding venue; we’d love to show you around the Woods on Ninth! Many Utah brides have chosen the Woods on Ninth for its beautiful setting, accommodating staff, gourmet food selections and overall appeal. Please feel free to look around the Woods on Ninth website or contact us today with any questions you may have!
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