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How to use the Bridal Registry:
- download the ‘Our Wedding Planner' from this website;
- select and write in the presents you would like, the price and the store or location;
- ask the bride’s and groom’s mothers to co-ordinate the registry;
- photocopy your list and give a copy to the person/s co-ordinating the registry. Advise your co-ordinator/s that guests will be phoning them. Ask them to write in who is buying which present and to advise the guests when they phone if their present has already been purchased. If it has, the co-ordinator can help by advising the guest as to which presents still have not been bought.
- write a note to your guests worded like this: Dear guest, to help you with your wedding gift shopping, we have included a list of items we would like for our new lives together. If you decide to purchase one of these items, please phone our registry co-ordinator (insert co-ordinator’s name and phone number here) and advise which gift you are buying. The co-ordinator will check the item has not already been purchased and, if not, will make sure that nobody else buys it; and Many thanks, (your signature)
- photocopy as many registry lists and notes as you need and send them out with your invitations. Often when printing your stationery, you could include gift registry details with an RSVP card. An example would be as follows: If you are planning on giving a wedding gift we would love you to use your imagination. If, however, you would like some guidance, we have bridal registry gifts at the following stores: (insert stores and contact details here). Gift wrapping and delivery can be arranged for a fee. RSVP from (insert your name ............... ) I/we would like to attend… wedding and accept your invitation with pleasure. I/we would like to attend… wedding but unfortunately am/are unable to accept your invitation. Please post a stamp on the front of this card and post.
Alternately people may wish to give you credit at a particular store by purchasing a gift certificate or you may wish people to make monetary donations towards something special, such as your honeymoon. For this reason, money trees and wishing wells have become popular at the reception in place of the gift table. Remember to advise guests of this wish prior to the wedding, preferably on the invitation. |