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REGISTRY & FIRST HOME
72 | SPRING 2018
CHICAGO WEDDING & PARTY RESOURCE
CHICAGOWEDDINGRESOURCE.COMNancy Mattia, CTW Features
It’s easy to fall in love with a
scanner gun while setting up
your registry. Cute pillows—zap!
Wineglasses—zap! Outdoor grill—
sure, zap!
Make sure you get the most out of your registry by avoiding these
common gaffes.
1. YOU DON’T TAKE INVENTORY OF WHAT YOU
ALREADY HAVE
Survey your home first to see what items you’re missing and what could
use upgrading. This helps to create a registry of things that you actually
need.
2. YOU DON’T REGISTER EARLY ENOUGH
This is not a task to procrastinate. Set up a registry soon after your
partner pops the question to cover engagement gifts. Try starting
with a couple of items and then build on the registry throughout your
engagement.
Rule of thumb: As you get closer to your wedding day, have at least
twice as many items on your list as guests attending.
3. YOU LIMIT YOUR REGISTRY TO ONE STORE
Whether it’s online or brick and mortar, one shopping destination won’t
make gift givers happy, so give them two or three choices. Pick out
different items at each store to avoid getting duplicates.
4. YOU DON’T REGISTER AT DIFFERENT PRICE POINTS
Having a variety of price points means there’s something for everyone’s
budget. Don’t be afraid to register for items at higher price points.
Guests will often go in together to purchase the bigger gifts like rugs.
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How to Avoid
Registry Mistakes
Before you start
dreaming of glassware
and appliances,
check out these tips
from etiquette experts