5 Simple Steps to Planning Your Wedding Gift Registry

Posted by emily on December 6th, 2019

Most couples prefer to have wedding gifts registry. This is a good way to give your guests an idea of what they could give you for your wedding.

However, when planning a draft, most couples do it in haste and forget about the possibilities of guiding their guests erroneously. You should set-up your wedding gift registry with proper planning so that you won't get duplicate gifts or raised eyebrows for making the wrong impression.

Here are 5 simple steps to help you plan your wedding gift registry:

1.    Think about your preference

When drafting your list for your wedding gift registry, you should think about your preferences as a couple. The gifts should be something you'd like to have or need for your home. It is better to start with these items since these are the basic necessities once you finally move in to your new home as a couple.

So, if it's kitchenware you need, list down the items specifically- if it's a set of knives or pots and pans, etc. If you need additional bed linens, list them down too. Anything that you will need you should prioritize first so that you won't have to buy them.

2.    Make sure to consider your lifestyle

If you want convenience in the home, for example in the kitchen, you may want to specify a coffeemaker or a food processor since you're always on the go. As for high-end or branded home items, you may want to include the brand in your registry just to inform your guests of what you truly prefer.

Just always make sure that you don't concentrate on these high-end items because they are usually expensive and your guests might not be able to get them for you. You can also offer alternatives to help your guests.

3.    Check out the shops

When preparing your gift registry, you may also want to browse offline stores to see the actual items. From there you can assess which brand or type of home items will suit your needs, and also you will find out the actual prices of those items so you can ensure that your guests can afford them.

If you wish to surf the net instead, make sure that the items are available offline because not everyone is an online shopper. For practical reasons, it's better to scout offline and from the local department stores and house ware shops.

4.    Set an ideal price range

In setting an ideal price range for your gifts, you'll be able to determine the items that you should include in your list. This will help you help your guests in finding the right-priced home wares without the worries of spending too much or too little. You don't have to put the price range on the registry though, but by identifying the items you want to receive [minus the brands] you are giving your guests the opportunity to pick the right item that will suit their budgets.

5.    Provide choices for your guests

It is ideal to categorize your gift registry and list all possible items that you may need for your home. This is to avoid duplicate gifts as well as to give your guests options.

A wedding gift registry is an ideal way of telling your guests of your possible needs for the home. Whatever they may end up giving you, it is important to appreciate them for being there at your wedding and for being thoughtful enough to get you something as a blessing of luck for your new life as a couple.

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