Alternatives to the standard gift registry

You get to a point in your planning process where you start registering for your gifts!  What an exciting time, getting to register for things that are going to go in your new home with your new spouse! But then you get to thinking and realize, well we already have everything we need, what more could we possibly register for?  You have your typical registries like Bed Bath and Beyond, Macy’s and Crate and Barrel, which are great for towels, linens and dish ware.  After doing a brief survey of your towels, linens and dishware you realize you couldn’t possibly shove one more thing in your linen closet or one more thing in the kitchen cabinets.  So what now?  Have you thought about your honeymoon?  Or possibly your favorite charity?

It is becoming more common that we are seeing couples register for outings for their honeymoon such as massages, dinners, ziplining, snorkeling, and whale watching.  It is becoming so popular because this is the first trip you are taking as a new married couple and you are making lasting memories with one another, so by having your guests toss in a couple of excursions they are contributing to that trip in more ways than you know.

But if you already have your honeymoon completely paid for, and have more dishware than you could possibly need, consider having your guests donate to your favorite charity.  You can send them the website when you send out your invitations, and they can make the donation in your name.  Not to worry this benefits them too, as it could be a tax write off!

If you are still stuck and have no idea what to register for or need more creative ideas feel free to give us a call we would love to share our opinions with you!