Ideas & Trends for Wedding Gift Registries
Wedding Planning Made Easy With Unique & Traditional Wedding Gifts
Aug 28, 2009
Wedding planning can be exciting, especially when selecting gifts for wedding gift registries. While traditional wedding gifts like fine china are always welcomed, it's important to understand design trends and find a pattern which works for both bride and groom. Store selection and finding a breadth of products at a broad range of prices is also important.
According to a study conducted by The Knot, the leading wedding resource, bridal couples usually register for an average 143 items which range in price from $11 to $442. Wedding gift registries are heavily focus on bed, bath and kitchen categories.
Selecting gifts can be overwhelming when so many products are being considered during a short period of time. Couples should first identify the stores at which to register. Then, the couples can identify traditional gifts for the registry, as well as considering alternative unique wedding gifts.
Popular Stores for Wedding Gift Registries
According to The Knot, most couples wait until six months prior to the wedding to set up their wedding gift registries. Finding the right wedding registry stores depends on the gifts the couple would like to receive. With most cities offering a wide range of possible stores to choose from, the most popular wedding registry stores are:
- Macy's Department Store
- Bed, Bath & Beyond
- Target
Wedding China Patterns for Traditional Wedding Gifts
Wedding china, both formal and every day use, are one of the most commonly given wedding gifts. Brides and grooms spend much of their time deciding which china pattern to select. There are several china pattern trends noted by InStyle Weddings and The Knot which make perfect traditional wedding gifts.
- China patterns with metallic accents along the edges and applied in various motifs, especially those in classic silver, are all the rage this year.
- China patterns with scalloped edges in petal-like forms offer an elegant choice with a fun and flirty shape.
- China patterns in black & white are offered by many designers this year. And, being such a sophisticated and classic choice, it's often easy for both brides and grooms to agree upon.
- China patterns with butterfly motifs are popular and appear on several renowned designer brands, offering a more whimsical wedding china option.
Unique Wedding Gift Ideas – Fun Wedding Presents
Brides and grooms are also looking to be unique and are exploring the following wedding gift trends. And, even if the more adventurous options don't appear on the wedding registry, it doesn't mean that a wedding attendee can't surprise them with a unique gift.
- Charity options exist and many couples are deciding to go this route. Couples can elect to have gift donations made to a specific charity in lieu of wedding gifts or through using a registry which donates a portion of the gift proceeds to charity.
- Cooking classes are a fun and useful wedding gift which allows a couple to learn a variety of cooking skills together. Local cooking schools are often available and usually offer gift certificates.
- Dancing lessons can inspire a couple to learn the basic steps or explore a romantic tango. The bride and groom may have learned a few steps for the wedding but dance lessons will provide them with the training to perfect their dancing.
- Tandem skydiving is an exciting option for an energetic, adventurous couple. If the couple fears heights, a guided canoe or kayaking tour could be a good substitute.
Creating a wedding registry can be a fun activity for brides and grooms. Wedding registry trends suggest popular stores to consider, as well as new and interesting dinnerware pattern ideas. Many couples this year will opt to pursue unique wedding gift ideas by choosing to register for either charity registries or lifestyle-based gifts.
Additional Reading on Traditional Wedding Gifts:
Selecting a Kitchen Stand Mixer
Differences in KitchenAid Stand Mixers
Sources:
TheKnot, "Wedding Registry: Top Trends"
InStyle Weddings, "Spring's Hottest Registry Trends"
Wedding Channel, "4 Hot Wedding Registry Trends"
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