Lifestyle W E D D I N G
Personalized Service for Your Perfect Wedding Registry Photos by J A M I E A L E X A N D E R
W
edding
season
is
quickly
approaching for many area
couples. Choosing a date, selecting a venue, securing a florist and hiring a caterer are all major items to check off before the big day. Creating
a
wedding
registry
is another important task couples complete during their engagement. A wedding registry lists items the
will enjoy for a lifetime,” said Sharon
couple has selected for their future
Wilson, co-owner of Julep Home and
household.
through the years.” Personalized service influenced
It is a helpful tool for
Gift. Anne Higgins, owner of Willow
Bride-to-Be
friends and family who wish to
and Pine Market, agrees, “It is very
Hurt. “Willow and Pine provided
celebrate the wedding with a gift to
exciting helping couples create their
a personalized experience that we
the couple.
registries, knowing these gifts will
were unable to have anywhere else.
become part of their gatherings and
Anne always knew us by name,”
celebrations for years to come.”
said Caitlin, “We truly felt that our
Two local shops offer wedding registry services that are free and allow couples to select items to match
Creating a wedding with a local
registry
was
Caitlin
important,
(Griffin)
making
their unique styles and personalities.
business
Wesleyan Park Plaza is home to
Bride-to-be
Julep Home and Gift.
Downtown,
registered at Julep Home and Gift and
at the corner of Second and St. Ann
Willow and Pine Market and said,”
added, “I decided to create my
Streets, is Willow and Pine Market.
I chose to register locally for many
registry locally with Willow and Pine
Both stores offer dinnerware and
reasons, but my top three (reasons)
Market because their products are
entertaining
addition,
were being able to physically touch
high quality and crafted to last. As a
Willow and Pine Market also carries
and see all of the goods I wanted to
small business owner, I understand
kitchen and baking items, and Julep
put on the registry; to experience
the importance of shopping small. It
Home and Gift offers linens for the
the unmatched customer service of
gives me peace of mind knowing that
bed and bath.
small businesses; and to support
we are helping out a local business
local
and the (local) economy.”
items.
In
“One of our joys is helping couples select beautiful registry items they
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has
many
advantages.
Madeleine
businesses,
Edge
establishing
relationships with these stores to last
it a fun experience for us and our families.” Bride-to-be
Chelsea
Howard
Megan Rittmeyer, a bride-to-
