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Bridal registries can make it much easier for guests to figure out what to buy you. It'll help them know that they'll be getting you something you want and it'll also reduce the chance of you receiving three of the same type of gift.

The good news is that you can register for wedding gifts even if there's not a lot of notice until your wedding day. But there are some etiquette tips to keep in mind when registering.

Be sure to inform your guest of your registries. Word of mouth is a fabulous way to do this. Putting the registries on your wedding invitations is not. Naturally, leave the choice of gifts to your guests and be sure to register for items in various price ranges. This will allow guests with more or less money to buy you something within their budgets.

Think carefully about what you want and need. You can, of course, select loads of items in the registry, but this will not do you much good if you do not really need them. Register with catalog services or national chains to make it easier for your guests to use the registry. And never register for the same items in different stores.

Never make a guest feel that they need to buy a gift from the registry. It's there as a service to your guests so that the gift selection will be simpler for them. You do not want to pressure them into spending more money than they planned.

Have various priced items in your registry with costs between $ 30 to $ 100 and feel free to register at more than one store. This is perfectly acceptable and single-store registries are no longer the rule in wedding planning.

There are also plenty of places where you can create online bridal gift registries. Some of these have partnered with numerous department stores to make gift selection incredibly easy for your guests. Brides will also typically receive a free website where registry is posted.

If you're not sure of what to include in your registry, do not be afraid to get help. There are people who will help you with the planning process. Some are home coordinators right in the stores that offer bilateral registries. Other times a wedding planner can help you. Even a bridal consultant can help you. Or if you wish to do it yourself, you can always enlist the help of families and friends.

Remember to take your time with your selections. They will be an expression of the new life you and your partner will have, and since you'll have these items for years and years, you want to make sure you make good choices.

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Source by April Bishop