If you've ever checked out the wedding registry of a wedding couple to see what they are requesting for wedding gifts, you might be not be surprised to find them asking for some frivolous items they may not need.
Don't get me wrong because I love frivolous things too but if you're on a budget to start, it might be a good idea to be practical in the beginning. Our wedding registry etiquette wasn't original but we really thought about what gifts to choose to jump start our new life together.
During this time, your mind can easily go into fantasy mode about what to ask for. How about a big screen high definition TV for the extra bedroom and of course the new TV will need to a stand to sit on or maybe even brackets to hang from the wall.
How about audio, you can't watch television of that caliber and not have a great audio system. It's natural to think that way when you're getting a bunch of free gifts from your wedding guests. It just means you're human.
There were so many wedding gifts we could have added to our wedding registry that would not have been practical. What else can I put on the registry while people have their wallets open? My sense of humor kicked in often during this time but reality eventually sunk in. I'm no longer going to be single and must think about my new wife and the best way to take care of her.
We didn't want our wedding registry etiquette to be frowned upon nor to be a set up for frivolous gains. We knew we were going to need a bunch of practical things to get by.
We actually needed a toaster, a tea pot, some silverware, ironing board, iron and a few other items. So we request things we needed from our registry. I fact, I think it's time to get some extra forks right now; so many have gone missing.
By all means, if you are a couple that is doing great financially, please skip this article. But, if you know your finances will be waning after the wedding, this message is for you.
Get what you need and not what you want from you wedding registry. It is one way to eliminate the need to spend money right after the wedding. The cost of your wedding alone will be enough for the two of you to endure.
As newlyweds, it's a great time to in life to get a lot of old things replaced. It's always nice to start fresh. Before couples get married they usually have old pots and pans given to them by their mother and borrowed blankets that will never be returned. Donate them!
When you replenish necessary items together as a couple, you're presented with a great opportunity to put away the old and bring in the new together. We used Create & Barrel for our wedding registry and would definitely use them. It's a great company with great products.
While making your wedding gift registry list, you might also think about how much money your wedding guest will have to spend on each gift.
Even though it's your time to get free items, your consideration for this detail will be noticed and you stand a better chance of getting more of the items you ask for.
I've seen gift requests that were way out of my price range. In that case I just keep on scrolling until I find something I can afford.
If you have friends that can afford to pay a little more, by all means, choose up scale wedding gifts from your registry. Items that cost too much could make your guests feel uncomfortable about getting a gift from the registry. So mix it up with a little of both; expensive and not so expensive gifts.
I can honestly say we still use those items today. If you know your financial situation will be tight after the wedding, think about creating a buzz among your wedding guests to give cash instead of buying a gift.
Take the cash and do comparison shopping for what you need and save the rest of the money for rainy day. It could be a great way to get your life started.
How about those techniques for wedding registry etiquette?
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My name is Wendell and I'm a writer for Bridalhallmark.com. I live in Southern California. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! For True Wedding Couple Stories and Money Saving Wedding Tips stop by: http://www.bridalhallmark.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Wendell_Harvey |
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