Destination Wedding

BRIDAL REGISTRY

Charitable Donations Registry

If you and your fiance are set with household goods and items, consider the I Do Foundation, which allows you to make a donation (instead of party favors) in their honor or you can create a “charitable registry” in addition to your standard registry giving your guests the option to donate to your favorite charity.

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 on this site 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 complement both you and your fiance's taste and style. 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 (USPS, UPS or Fed Ex) for an inspection and claim. Leave the package intact if possible.

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.