it is customary for couples who are getting married to create registries to show guests what items they would like for their homes. according to my research marshall-field's came up with the idea of a store based registry in 1924 and then in 1993 target developed the electronic registry! while it may seem greedy to go into a store and scan every item you want most guests appreciate some guidance.
when registering pick 2-3 stores to register at so that you can choose exactly the items you want and to give your guests options. when choosing which stores to register at consider their rewards programs. many places will give you perks for registering them, and not all perks are created equal. make sure to register for plenty of items at different price points. some people say to register for 2-3 times as many items as guests.
you can register for anything! if you want camping gear get it! if you want home goods, that's fine too!
looking for alternatives to traditional registries? try a honeymoon registry like www.honeyfund.com.
the website, www.idofoundation.org allows you to either create a charity registry where people donate to charities of your choice in your honor, or gives a charity of your choice up to 10% of what people buy off of your registries. what is great about this site is that you register at normal stores like target and macy's and still help out a worthy cause!
also remember that it is considered to be in poor taste to include your registry information with your wedding invitation- it is seen as asking for presents. instead your wedding party can spread the information informally. traditionally even your family shouldn't be the ones advertising the information. hostesses of the shower may include the information with the invite.
any questions? comments? thoughts? are you registering for a kitchen aid stand mixer or a really nice two person tent?
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