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Registry Trends and What to Add to Your Wish List
Registering for gifts is an exciting part of the engagement period, but it can also be overwhelming and stressful. In the midst of planning your wedding, you’re also preparing for the rest of your life. To help couples feel ready for this next step, we spoke with Thomas J. Blumenthal, the CEO of GEARYS Beverly Hills. He offers his insight ... More »
There are a lot of different things that go into wedding planning, and it can be stressful to figure out when to take care of each task. There are certain vendors that you’ll want to book right away, as their calendars often fill up in advance. However, something like creating your gift registry can be harder to pin down on a calendar beca... More »
Most couples cite their wedding registry as one of the most boring parts of planning their big day; however, it's important for couples to embrace this tradition. Regardless of how you feel about asking loved ones for presents on your wedding day, most of your friends and family will want to bring a gift or send one on the days surrounding your ... More »
Registering for your wedding can be a tricky business; it seems that everywhere you turn there’s a new way to offend someone. As times change, etiquette does too, though admittedly at a different rate. If you’ve asked friends and family for advice on your registry, you have probably received conflicted advice, which can make you feel... More »
Now that you are engaged and planning your dream wedding, you might have already started thinking about certain gifts you hope to unwrap after the big day. Maybe you’re dying for a brand new stainless steel saucepan and want a few luxury items for your home. Or, maybe you just do not have enough time or money to purchase all the appliances... More »
Whether you have a wish list of 100 items from favorite retailers or you prefer donations to a good cause, a wedding registry is a wonderful way to involve your guests and help raise money for you and your fiance’s wants. Registries are often very convenient for any guest to access online and, depending on how early you register, friends a... More »
When putting together the wish list for your wedding registry, it's important to select pieces that you'll use in your marital life together in a wide range of price points. Couples often select a few retailers at which to register – usually at least one nationwide department store, a specialty shop for fine china or accessories, and ... More »
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What to Register For When You Already Live Together
Traditionally, wedding registries are used to help a young couple start their lives together. However, nowadays with people marrying later in life and often cohabitating for years before marriage, many lovebirds are unsure what to register for, when they already have dishes and linens. This is further influenced by a decrease in formal occasio... More »
Photo by Hugh Forte; Bridal Gown by Romona Keveža; Planning & Design by Tessa Lyn Events Interior Designer and staging expert Taylor Spellman has plenty of experience organizing homes. As the star of Bravo’s Yours, Mine, or Ours she has a keen eye for what works when it comes to piecing one’s personal space together. A... More »
When two people get engaged, there will likely be a number of aspects of the wedding-planning process that feel like unfamiliar territory. No matter how many other parties or events you’ve hosted in the past, your nuptials require special care and attention. Perhaps one of the most foreign of concepts you will face is registering for gifts... More »
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