Wedding Registry Basics

• The items requested in a registry are the things the bride and groom truly want or need. Make sure not to ignore their requests in an effort to be unique. We’ll show you how to do both!
• The majority of wedding attendees will purchase wedding gifts two weeks prior to and two weeks following the wedding. Check out the registry early for the best variety and selection of requested items.
• When choosing items from the registry, think about a theme you could create that will make the gift feel more personal. This could be based around the items you choose or experiences you’ve shared with the bride and groom.

Gift Collection Inspiration: We picked a few of the most popular registry items to help you start assembling your custom wedding gift creation.

Kitchen Gifts

From the Registry: From cookware to dishes and baking tools to table linens; there are always quite a few kitchen and dining items on wedding registries.

From You: Add personalized extras like monogrammed recipe cards, a family cookbook or his and hers aprons. If choosing something specific, like a chip and dip serving tray, pair it with two of your favorite salsas and a bag of chips.

Tip: If including any food items in your gift collection, make sure they are non-perishable, as the bride and groom may not get to enjoy them immediately.

Bedroom Gifts

From the Registry: You’ll find plenty of bed linens, pillows and quilts on the typical wedding registry, along with storage pieces and décor items like lampshades and rugs.

From You: Get cozy, basic bathrobes and slippers for the bride and groom, frame a favorite photo of the couple, or put together a luxurious basket of items to help them create a relaxing oasis, like eye pillows, candles or calming music.

Tip: Help create a refreshing atmosphere in the newlywed’s home by picking up stylish, scented items from the Febreze® Home Collection to include with your gift. Use the colors and styles of items from the registry as your inspiration.

Bathroom Gifts

From the Registry: Towels, bathmats, rugs, shower curtains and organizational items are all likely to be found on a wedding registry.

From You: For a small additional fee, you can often get bathroom linens monogrammed to lend a bit of personal detail to an otherwise basic gift. Add in thoughtful extras like a collection of scented soaps, baskets for towels and toiletries or a custom-decorated hand mirror.

Packaging your Gifts
Think about choosing a useful item from the registry or an unexpected extra to put it all together. Try baskets and decorative storage bins, or use added aprons, linens or robes as creative wrapping. You can also create a custom canvas shopping bag with the couple’s names or a pretty design using our Screen-Printing Basics.