Wedding Gifts & Bridal Registries | Attractive Wedding gifts
Let your guests know exactly what gifts you would love to receive. Bridal
registries are a comprehensive and professional approach to gift giving and
receiving, making the selection easier for your guests. The bride's diary the
gift that keeps on giving
The process begins with you shopping beforehand
in a store that allows bridal registries. Here you will complete a list of what
it is you want in your registry.
Ensure you select more gifts than the number of guests invited so
there is plenty of choice. It is always important, however, to
ensure your gift registry includes an extensive range of prices so
that guests don't feel pressured into spending more money than they
can afford on your wedding gift.
Of course. once the list of necessities is completed, you are free
to consider things that may be deemed luxury items. Most items
should fall within a R50 to R2,000 price range. Possibly there will
be more expensive gifts received from close family members or guests
who decide to go in together.Remember that you're not bound to one
store when it comes to bridal registries; in fact it's worthwhile
searching out stores that will fulfil different services or
specialties.
registry cards
Many stores now provide registry cards that are sent out to
guests inside their
invitations. This is the easiest way of informing guests as to where
you're registered. If discretion is an issue, let the registry
spread through word of mouth, or wait until the RSVPs have been
received before sending out the registry cards. Always remember that
it's perfectly acceptable for a guest to buy you something that's
not on the list.
gift wrapping
Most registries also offer gift-wrapping and delivery to your
home. where each gift should be carefully recorded in the 'guest and
gift' list with the 'wedding
planner' section of The Bride's Diary so thank you letters can be
written and distributed with ease.
the delightful tradition
Gift-giving features in most weddings: engagement presents.
shower gifts and wedding gifts. In fact, from the moment you
announce your engagement, your loved ones will ask you what
particular gifts you might want. Although. it's always best to leave
the final choice to their imagination, you can steer them in a
specific direction by acknowledging your need for such things as
kitchen items, garden furniture, household goods, etc.
Today, it has become acceptable to bring the gift to the reception
if it is not possible to send it to the bride's parents' home. A
large table will need to be set up at the reception for this exact
purpose.
how to say thank you
When you do unwrap presents. whether at the reception or at home.
ensure you don't separate the card from the present. You will need
to know who has given you what. When you send out Thank You notes,
you should mention the gift you received and express your gratitude.
These letters should be hand written and sent as soon as possible
after your wedding day or honeymoon.
guest and gift list
The Bride's Diary includes a 'Guest and Gift List' within the
wedding planner at the back of the book so that you may keep a
complete record. You will be so happy after the wedding if you have
recorded each gift and the details of the giver. It will make the
task of writing your thank you notes so much easier upon return from
your honeymoon.