It’s easy to build an online registry. Your guests can shop from their homes (or
phones), which is a huge convenience if they are out of town. You can select the items you want in stores
and then list them on your e-
registry. You can also list your
registry on national sites like theKnot.com, weddingchannel.com if your chosen
retailer has a partnership with those sites.
Once registered, you can log on to your site anytime to add,
delete or change preferences. You can
also see what has already been purchased.
Some sites will include the information about who ordered what. That will prove helpful when writing thank
you notes. Gift enclosure cards do not
always remain attached to the box containing the gift.
There are also new sites that specialize in “non
traditional” registry offerings. While
there is still discomfort around the concept of “registering for money”, some
couples are utilizing these sites. For
couples who prefer to accumulate cash for a major purchase, there are depositagift.com
and myregistry.com. For couples
who may prefer a fund for the future, there is a website called weddingfuture.com that specializes in gift stocks and/or mutual funds.
Whichever method you choose for your gift registries,
remember that under no circumstances should those sites be included
anywhere in your invitations. Depend on
members of the wedding party and family to spread the word about your gift
registry preferences.
Don’t forget that although gift registries now include
non-traditional items, gifts for a lifetime are remembered most.
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