The ring
was bought, the question asked, and the invitations went out. Many years
ago, when I got married, my spouse and I did what most couples did and
registered for gifts at the local department store. And while, we did
receive a few of the items from our list, what we mostly got were checks and
cash. While I appreciated the beautifully wrapped boxes, the small white
envelopes really helped us more. We were just starting out and even
though between us, we had many of the basic essentials for the home, like a
microwave, sheets and towels. What we really needed more were the
big-ticket items like furniture and paint for the walls. A toaster's
great, but you can’t sit on it. Today’s brides and grooms have much more
options than we did when it comes to registries, and it can really help them in
the home front and not just in the home section of the department store.
This day and age, 75% of couples that are getting married
live together already. This means they already have the household items
that we would have registered for back in the day. The savvy
couples of today forego the traditional registry and now have several
alternative choices. If a couple is need of a home they can choose
to register for funds for a down payment. For those that already own a
home, they can register for funds for a home improvement project, like a new
roof, or room renovation. Whatever the bride and groom need, there is a
registry out there that will meet their needs. For us, maybe a vow
renewal and a second honeymoon registry. Just saying.
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