Tips for Your Wedding Registry

Styles and home-living trends evolve over the years. Items once considered essential may now be obsolete, and the rise of the “smart home” has reshaped what couples really need. If high-tech appliances are your focus, look to big-box retailers or specialty electronics stores for the widest selection. If you’re equipping your apartment with basics, department stores or local boutiques are ideal—not only for finding brands that match your taste but also for enjoying personalized service when choosing décor and furnishings.

Balancing Cost
Offer registry options at a variety of price points so every guest can give what fits their budget. At the same time, remember that a wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime celebration (or at least, you hope!). Don’t hesitate to include a few splurge items alongside more modest choices. Ideally, partners should compile the registry together—perhaps after seeking advice from parents or friends who already live as a couple and understand day-to-day needs.