BRIDAL REGISTRY

Unique Shops For Registry
There are many wonderful stores where you can register. The china, glassware, flatware, and special accessories you select will be with you the rest of your lives. Look at the registry stores in this book and remember, you can register at more than one.

Why You Should Register
By registering, you let your family and friends know the gifts you would most like to have, and will ensure that what you receive will suit both your tastes and styles. Even if you and your fiancé can’t imagine using fine china, stemware, and flatware in the near future, you’ll appreciate them in years to come.

Mixing and Matching
Many shops allow you to mix and match your patterns to design your own dishware theme. Ask about ideas they may have.

When To Register
Soon after you become engaged is the best time to register. If your friends want to send engagement gifts, you can tell them where you are registered. Or for showers, your guests can select from a variety of items that you have on your “wish list.”

Check With Your Registry
It is a good idea to check your registry list periodically and keep it up to date with items you have received. Some gift givers will be making purchases in your behalf from other stores or will forget to let the store you are registered at know whom they are buying the gift for.

Damaged Items
No business can be responsible for gifts that get broken after they leave their store. If gifts are damaged or broken, it usually happens in shipping. Packages that are carefully packed will reach you intact. However, if you find breakage upon unpacking, please call your delivery carrier (Postal Service or U.P.S.) for an inspection and claim.

Thank-You Notes
It is important and proper etiquette to send thank-you notes immediately after receiving a gift. This way you let the gift giver know that the gift was received. Keep up with the many thank-you notes you will need to write, rather than waiting until after the honeymoon.