July 29, 2010


































































Bridal Style 2001


Your Bridal Registry: The Basics


Fantasy vs. Reality - What's your Wedding Going to Cost?


Beach, Shopping and Activities: Lincoln City on the Oregon Coast


Wedding Day: Order of Events


Budgeting For Your Wedding: Dos and Don'ts


Wedding Day Beauty Tips


Cannon Beach: A Romantic Honeymoon Get-Away


Wedding Symbolism



The ever-popular bridal registry can make gift-buying a snap for your wedding guests. More and more stores now offer bridal registries, from Home Depot to Target to Macy's. If you have a favorite place to shop, ask if they offer a registry. Some stores like you to make an appointment to register, but many times you can simply walk in and create your registry. One to three different store registries are adequate for most couples.

Online registries may suit you better; not only can you register for gifts online, your guests can purchase those gifts online. The site www.weddingchannel.com offers online registries for a large variety of companies.

When registering, choose colors and styles that fit your lifestyle and entertaining preferences (BBQs, formal dinners or potlucks?). Select items that you'll actually use. If you are meeting with a sales associate, they can help you tailor your registry to the number of guests. Be sure to include a variety of price ranges, from a $15 knife to a $150 place setting. Register for 8 to 12 settings of tableware.

Table Linens

    Tablecloths
    Cocktail Napkins
    Luncheon Napkins
    Dinner Napkins
    Place Mats

Glassware

    Tumbler
    Tall Glass
    Water Glass
    Champagne Flute
    Wineglass

China or Formal Tableware

    Dinner Plate
    Cup/Saucer
    Cereal Bowl
    Salad/Dessert Plate
    Charger
    Sugar Bowl
    Creamer
    Soup Plate
    Platter
    Covered Vegetable Dish
    Gravy Boat
    Teapot
    Pitcher

Casual Tableware

    Dinner Plate
    Salad/Dessert Plate
    Cereal/ Soup Bowl
    Cup/Mug
    Saucer

Cookware

    10" Frying Pan
    Saucepan
    Double Boiler
    8 Qt. Stockpot
    Steamer Basket
    Kettle
    Skillet
    Shallow Roasting Pan
    Wok
    Omelet Pan
    Dutch Oven
    Sauté Pan

 		          
 Flatware (Silver and/or Stainless)

    Knife
    Fork
    Spoon
    Soup Spoon
    Steak Knives
    Cutlery
    Servers

Bakeware

    Casserole Bowls
    Cookie Sheets
    Mixing Bowls
    Muffin Tin(s)
    Baking Stone

Appliances

    Juicer
    Coffee Maker
    Espresso Machine
    Coffee Grinder
    Toaster Oven
    Blender
    Food Processor
    Mixers
    Waffle Iron
    Pasta Maker
    Microwave

Bed Linens

    Fitted Sheets
    Flat Sheets
    Pillowcases
    Pillow Shams
    Duvet
    Duvet Cover
    Mattress Pad
    Blanket
    Quilt
    Bed Skirt

Bath Linens

    Washcloths
    Guest Towels
    Hand Towels
    Bath Towels
    Bath Sheets
    Bath Rug
"Other" Items to Consider: electronics, sports/camping equipment, and yard and garden tools.

Sources include:
    Brides Magazine
    Martha Stewart Weddings