When you\u2019re looking forward to your wedding day, one of the most enjoyable first tasks that bride and groom share is creating a bridal registry, and in today\u2019s wedding world it\u2019s become quite common to establish multiple gift lists for guests to look at as they decide what to get you for your engagement party, bridal shower, or wedding gift.<\/p>\n
Creating a bridal registry is, according to wedding etiquette experts, a service to the wedding guests as much as it is a treat for you. After all, wedding guests want to get you the things you need and want for your home and lifestyle. They enjoy clicking onto your bridal registry, seeing the items you\u2019ve selected, learning your style, and purchasing from your list. <\/p>\n
Here are the top new bridal registry trends as reported by so many of our New Jersey brides and grooms<\/a>:<\/p>\n \n1.\tCreate two to three different registries. Start with the traditional home d\u00e9cor and kitchen registry, and continue on to set up a list at a home improvement store (such as Home Depot or Lowes) to help you redecorate or remodel your home, or create a beautiful garden and backyard. You might create a honeymoon registry, or a charitable registry where guests can get you an exotic treat for your getaway, or donate to your favorite cause.<\/p>\n \n2.\tUpgrade your housewares. Couples want the good chef\u2019s saucepans and carving knives, or high thread-count sheets, so they\u2019re registering for the newest and best items on the market. <\/p>\n \n3.\tRegister for all seasons. When you\u2019re adding sheets and bedding sets to your wedding registry list, be sure to register for lightweight fabrics that will be most comfortable during the spring and summer, as well as for heavier fabrics, blankets and throws for the cooler fall and winter months. <\/p>\n \n4.\tRegister for electronics. Now, bride and groom registry picks include Energy-Star\u2122 kitchen appliances, GPS systems, security systems and other electronic gadgets that make their homes comfortable and energy-efficient, and add to an exciting lifestyle in the future. <\/p>\n