Create the perfect wish list

When it comes to making life easier for your guests, wedding registries are a true lifesaver. Way back in the day, some people considered wedding registries “greedy”. “A list of things you want? Oh no! I will be getting you a romantic birdhouse mailbox, and you’ll like it!” (Shout outs to anyone who caught that reference from The Office .)

replaced. If you choose to see when gifts are purchased and by whom, you can actually get a jump start on thank-you notes, which you’ll be happy about in the long-run.

Choose For Every Room

If you’re having trouble figuring out what to add to your list, go through your house room by room and select your items. A rug for the living room, a mirror for the bathroom, shelving for the basement and maybe even a BBQ or lawnmower for the backyard. There are more options than you think!

Spread The Word

Nowadays, registries are appreciated. In fact, it can often be annoying when couples don’t have one. Here’s how make the most of your wedding registry.

OVER-REGISTER

You may feel as though you are adding too many items to your list, but you aren’t. Between engagement parties, wedding showers and the wedding itself, you’ll want your guests to have plenty of options. Looking to the registry only to find there are no items left can be a real pain for those looking to spend their dollars on you. So scan/ click away!

Choose A Range

Add items to your list that fall under different price categories – all the way from the $5-whisk to the $400-luggage. People love to have choices. Little gifts make for great wedding shower presents and those higherpriced items are perfect group gifts.

Know Your Seasons

If you register a year ahead of your wedding, remember that some of your items may be out of season or discontinued by the time the big day rolls around. This could result in your ending up with half a set of towels or only half of your bedding. For seasonal items, return to your registry closer to your wedding date and make your selections.

Monitor The List

While you do want gifts to be a surprise, keep an eye on your registry. Check in every so often to see if you need to add more, or if items have been discontinued and need to be

At this point, it’s still not cool to send your registry information with your wedding invitation. Most people won’t mind, but there are still others who see it as rude. To avoid the awkwardness, make sure your wedding party and parents know where you are registered in case people ask. Plus, it’s totally acceptable to include the info in engagement party or shower invitations. Also, add it to your wedding website, where your guests will be able to track down your registries without even having to ask.

DON’T FORGET THE FUN STUFF

Most people go straight to the kitchen appliances when it comes to registries, but don’t forget to ask for some of the fun stuff, too. Consider including board games, holiday decorations, camping equipment, sports gear, video games and home décor.