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Everyone's heard the stories. Like the one about the bride and groom who unwrapped their wedding gifts to find three identical toasters. Such a tale of woe might have been avoided with the use of a bridal registry. Registries provide guests with an easy way to find a great gift you want and need.
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| Nicole
Wheeler and Adam Moore
arranged a gift table
for guests attending
their Sept. 6, 2008,
wedding at her parents’ home.
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• Greed is good. Local brides often say they feel guilty registering for too many gifts, but in reality, a couple is more likely to register for too few items. Look at the registry as a series of suggestions, rather than mandates, and don't worry about appearing greedy. Since guests often draw on the registry for engagement and shower gifts as well as wedding presents, they'll need plenty to choose from.
• Anything goes. Your grandmother was somewhat limited in her registry choices—women at that time were likely to register for fine china, linens and crystal. You can gather those same items today, but you also could throw in a barbecue grill, a CD player, even a pack of your favorite candy.
• Don't go it alone. Bring someone along when you register. Your mother, a sister, your future mother-in-law or a good friend can make the trip more fun and provide a second opinion. More and more grooms are getting into registering, too, particularly in stores that carry items like gourmet cookware, camping gear and electronics.
Other gift registry topics often covered in Columbus Bride:
• Electronic scanners and kiosks
• Registering and buying online
• Choosing the stores
• When to register
• Getting the word out
For complete, detailed information on gift registries, read the current issue of Columbus Bride, which includes interviews with Central Ohio stores and photographs from real local weddings.
Click here to register for a FREE copy of Columbus Bride!
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