Wedding Gift Registry Dos and Don'ts

Do: Make sure you checked the registry early

Early birds always get lucky. By checking the registry right away after it is posted, you got the chance to pick the greatest gift on the list. You also will have plenty of time to search for it and buy it.

Don’t: Ever go off the registry 

You may think you know better what the couple needs. You may even be tempted by something extraordinary and personalized that reminds you of newlyweds. But don’t even think about going off the registry without permission! The couple carefully curated the list making sure they get only what they actually want and need. If you buy something off the list without asking first, the newlyweds will end up with a gift they don’t want. need, or already have. That is kind of a money waste and mood bummer. 

Do: Take note of shipping terms 

If you’re buying online, be cautious of the delivery terms and possible delays to ensure that the gift arrives on time. Try not ordering during huge sales or near holiday time, as it increases the chance to get the wrong order or get yours with a delay.

Don’t: Save the pleasure for the last minute

Waiting until the last minute is never a good idea, especially when it comes to wedding gift purchases. To avoid unnecessary stress, try planning your shopping ahead.

Do: Give money

Let’s normalize money as a wedding gift! It’s 2024, there is nothing to be ashamed of. It is the most practical gift that newlyweds can transfer to their honeymoon fund right away, or buy something intimate they have been dreaming of for a long time and couldn’t put in the registry.

The only thing is that you need to make sure that is okay with the couple. Some newlyweds won’t accept money as a gift.