Wedding Registry Etiquette

Registry Etiquette
With so many couples that 'have it all', when it comes to household items receiving a crystal bowl for your wedding may not be what you had in mind. These days, it is not unusual or inappropriate to have a non-traditional registry such as a honeymoon registry. This won't shock your mother. In fact, she will probably think what a fabulous idea!

A honeymoon registry, or any registry for that matter, is way to ensure that couples receive items they want and will enjoy, as well as items that their guests enjoy giving.What is more fun than having your guests purchase a candlelit dinner on the beach, a couples massage or a balloon ride….whatever you desire to make your honeymoon your dream honeymoon. We all know the cost of weddings is very high and when it comes to your first trip as a married couple, you don't want to scrimp on anything. You will have many trips together but your honeymoon is the trip you will talk about for the rest of your lives.
Registry do's and don'tsDo Register
Your guests want to buy you a gift and by registering it helps your guests know exactly what you would like. It also ensures that you will receive what you want and saves time returning five of the same item that you don't need!
Don't put off starting your registry
Once your family and friends know he 'popped the question', they will start preparing for the engagement party and bridal shower. You want to register up to 9 months in advance and it is never too late to register - use your registry for wedding gifts as well.
Do get the ‘word out'
Give your parents, bridesmaids and groomsmen all of the details about your registry so they can start letting your guests know by ‘word of mouth'. If you have a wedding website, place your registry information on your website (don't forget to include the website address and telephone number). Use the announcement card or email service provided by your registry. Never send a registry announcement in your wedding invitation. An etiquette taboo! The one exception is the shower invitation.
Don't forget to consider more than one registry
There's no “correct” number of registries you can have. Get together with your future spouse and discuss what makes you both happy. Having a store registry and a honeymoon registry is a way to cover all the bases. Besides, it's more fun for your guests to purchase the gifts you want.

Do register for gifts in a range of prices
Registries are not only for engagement parities or showers; also use it for your wedding gifts. By having gift items in all price ranges this will ensure you don't leave anyone one out when it comes to their budget. Having a range of prices will allow guests to purchase lower price items for a shower and higher price items for a wedding gift.

Getting the Word out
If your guests do not know where you are registered they cannot purchase the gift of your choice. Distinctive Honeymoons provides 50 insertions for shower invitations which etiquette wise is fine to insert in an invitation. We also provide 100 registry announcements for your wedding. Etiquette - There should be no mention of a registry in your wedding invitation. We will send the cards in a separate mailing a few days after your wedding invitations are mailed.. Full-service all the way!
DO say "Thank You"
Always send a hand written thank you card. Gifts received before the wedding should be sent within two weeks. Gifts received after the wedding should be received no later than 3 months after you return from your honeymoon. Don't forget to mention the gift by name.



Please find two great sources for Honeymoon Registries

www.ourdreamhoneymoon.com

http://www.thehoneymoon.com/?=9133267