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Trends :: Oh how bridal registries have changed

Today's wedding registries have gone above and beyond the conventional selections of matching towels, blenders, pots and pans. It's not uncommon for couples to be living with their fiance beforehand, or others may be getting married for a 2nd or 3rd time. So these couples have already nested and are well equipped with the basics. Even more helpful in today's soft economy, brides and grooms are using registries to help fund high ticket items such as honeymoons and home improvements - even moving costs! Website www.felicite.com facilitates non-gift item registries, which allows guests to put any amount towards the total.

Here are a few registry trends which caught our eye:

Bathroom spas - Though the bathroom has hits place in the traditional registry, couples want to make the bathroom more of a spa experience and are equipping it with luxury features, such as heated towel racks and fountain shower heads.

No Gifts, Just Give - Some people who don't want material gifts ask guests to give to their favorite charities. Websites such as the I Do Foundation and JustGive organize guests' donations to help a favorite charity.

Sporting goods - Grooms are catching on to registry fever but might not care about decor as much as active gear that the couple can share, such as mountain bikes, golf clubs and tennis rackets.

Museums - It's very new and not yet a trend, but couples can register at some museum shops for artwork, books and home decor. Check with your favorite museum to see if they offer a registry.

Wine - More popular with older couples, some people register for a wine collection and even the wine cellar. See retailer WineEnthusiast.com.

That brings me to the question of etiquette - are these registries considered impolite? Etiquette experts say these registries aren't anymore offensive than the traditional ones. Please note, however, that there is one decidedly tacky way to spread the word - never, never, never put it in an invitation, as no one is obligated to get couples a wedding gift.

By: Chelsea Orth, KWE group

June 19, 2008 | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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