Category Archives: Wedding Gifts

Opening Gifts – Before, During or After the Reception?

Some of your guests, especially ones that live out of town, may decide to have your wedding gifts shipped directly to the home of the bride’s parents. If they do, by all means open them, but try to have your … Continue reading

Wedding Gift Registries

Registering for wedding gifts has become very popular with today’s bride and groom. A registry is a great convenience for the couple and the guests. It certainly reduces the change of receiving multiple crystal bowls and gives the guest an … Continue reading

How do you tactfully ask for money instead of gifts?

While there really is no way to tactfully ask for money in lieu of wedding gifts, if you do not register anywhere, most of your friends and family will take the hint. Since most of your guests will be people … Continue reading

Who Gets a Gift – Part 2

Grandparents and Other Close Relatives: Some couple’s will also gift their grandparents.  If a set of grandparents is living and still married, they may be given the bouquet and garter as a testament to the couple’s desire to remain married … Continue reading

Who Gets a Gift

Planning a wedding includes doing so much.  From choosing the perfect save the date cards and wedding invitations, to choosing the perfect wedding cake, it is easy to forget a detail or two.  One detail you don’t want to forget … Continue reading

Think Outside the China Box – Uncommon Items for Your Wedding Registry

Once upon a time, not so long ago in a land not so far away every couple’s wedding registry was practically identical. A good set of silverware, a good set of china and some small appliances. Today’s engaged couples are moving more … Continue reading

Your Wedding Registry, Where to Splurge and What to Skip

When you are ready to make your wedding registry it can be easy to get caught up in the moment. It may seem like you could use one of everything in the store, so why not register for it? Some things you … Continue reading

Wedding Gift Registry Tips – Part 3

Don’t register for what you don’t need- If you and your fiance already live together or you have more than enough throw pillows and kitchen appliances between you, consider an alternative registry. Register for camping equipment, outdoor furniture or exercise … Continue reading

Wedding Gift Registry Tips – Part 2

Register for items in all price ranges- All your guests will be in different financial situations. Also you can’t expect a casual acquaintance to spend the same amount that a close family member would spend on your wedding gift. Make … Continue reading

Wedding Gift Registry Tips – Part 1

Creating your wedding registry should be a stress free part of wedding planning, but it still requires planning. You need to choose a store or stores where you will register. If you and your fiancee do not already live together … Continue reading