Registering for wedding gifts can be quite a foreign concept, and it adds to the confusion and stress of wedding planning. How will people know where we?re registered" How many items is too many" Is it OK to include expensive items" Do we even want new things" All are valid questions and concerns. Like with all aspects of planning, it?s best to take the registry process one step at a time. If you?re at a loss for the best place to begin, read up on our tips below to walk yourself and your fiancé through the process.
1. Tour Your Home and Make Notes of What You Need or Want

Don?t go in blind! Take an hour or so to stroll through your home and take stock of your belongings. I recommend you focus your energy on the kitchen/dining room, bedroom, and bathroom. Note which items are old and could be upgraded or which items you wish you had for each space. Have you had the same bath towels since college" When did you buy that food processor" Ever wish you had an Art Deco reading lamp for your nightstand" Make notes about all of the potential improvements and additions to your home to keep them in your mind as you start your registery! 2. Collaborate with Your Fiancé

Whether or not you?re living together before marriage, consult your sweetheart on their household opinions! Request that they come up with their own wish list for your future home together, and then sit down and compare your notes. How many cross-over items are on both lists&...