Bridal Shower Gift Registry Tips
The bridal shower gift registry is a list of items preselected by the couple. This may be at a department store or a specialty shop. Often, couples will register at more than one place. A couple just starting out might include basics like sheets and towels.
The following are bridal shower gift registry tips that may answer questions often asked.
o The registry is supposed to be convenient for both the giver and the receiver. The couple requests items they need or like, and the guest has some idea of their tastes.
o The places the couple are registered are often included in the bridal shower invitation. If not, ask the hostess if they are registered anywhere.
o It is not necessary to choose a gift from the list. Some guests look at preselected items as being “asked for gifts”. You are free to choose what you want.
o If you buy a gift from the list, make sure the store personnel knows that you bought it. This will then show as “already purchased” if another guest is shopping.
o Don’t assume that because larger items are requested, that the couple is being greedy. Couples are often asked to choose a variety of price ranges. A group of people, for instance the bridesmaids, will often pool their money and purchase a larger gift. Some of the items may even end up as wedding gifts.
o If you live out of town and will attend the bridal shower, consider ordering your gift on the phone or online. Then pick it up at the store location that is closest to where the party is being held.
o If you can’t attend the shower, most stores will have the bridal shower gift registry available online. You can choose a gift and have it sent.
o If only smaller items are left when you decide to purchase your gift, consider buying one and adding something else that coordinates. For example, if a pot holder is left, you could add kitchen towels, mixing bowls or hot plates to go with it.
o Many bridal showers still use the “Wishing Well” tradition. This is a way to accumulate smaller necessities the couple will need. These are often chosen on the registry in addition to more expensive gifts. So, if you need to purchase a “Wishing Well” gift, see if there are any on the registry that would work.
o The bridal shower gift registry will typically remain online until sometime after the wedding.