Friday, September 24, 2010

Wedding Gifts - Help Your Guests, Tell Them What You Want!

There are few things more daunting for your guests than being invited to your wedding and then having to figure out what to get you. Usually, the answer becomes cash. Or the answer is some random trinket that you are now stuck with, without any return receipt.
Make life easy for your guests and start a registry and be specific about what you like and want. Be sure to include something at every price point, and your guests will feel good about the fact that they are getting you something you will value. Your guests can ship directly to you, and before you know it your home is coming together just the way you wanted it to.
Need a jump start on putting your registry together? Attend a Crate and Barrel Wedding Party at your local crate and barrel store on select dates to get advice from their experts, meet and mingle with other couples, all with a little wine and cheese.
www.crateandbarrel.com/Gift-Registry/Events.aspx
If you prefer cash because maybe you just don't know yet what you want to fill up your home with, or maybe you're moving and cash would be the easy way to go, let your guests know and include a note in your invitation. Something along the lines of "No Boxed Gifts Please" usually indicates that you would prefer cash.
Finally, a nice idea if you prefer not to receive anything specific from your guests, is asking them to donate to your favorite charity. Again, your guests will appreciate you taking the guesswork out of attending your wedding and you can feel good about getting exactly what you want!

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