April Showers

Of course April showers bring May flowers, but some showers bring gifts, food, friends, and fun! Many couples register for gifts soon after they become engaged so that family and friends may purchase engagement gifts for the happy couple. If someone is throwing you an engagement party make sure you have registered at two or more stores for variety and register at least one month prior to the party. This is also a good rule of thumb for bridal showers also. After these pre-wedding celebrations make sure you return to your gift registries to make updates so each registry has enough available items on it for wedding guests.

When you are ready to begin your wedding gift registry consider these questions and hints:

- For what type of items do you and your finance want to register? Home goods, electronics, luggage sets, artwork, or perhaps you would like your guests to give to your favorite charity.

- What stores or websites offer your desired gifts?

- If registering at brick and mortar stores, are your selected stores located close to the majority of your guests? Will it be convenient for your guests to get to the stores to make a purchase? If not, consider on-line retail options.

- Watch for seasonal, sale, and discontinued items as these items may not be available when it’s time for guests to make their gift selections.

- To spread the word to your guests, post gift registry selections on your wedding website. If you are not using a wedding website have friends and family members share registry information with guests. Gift registry information should never be printed in your wedding invitation!

Happy Shopping!