Wedding registry Do's & Don'ts

Don’t touch that scanner gun until you’ve read this etiquette-approved plan.

Do:

•  Set up your registry early - From the moment you announce your engagement, friends and family will want to send gift
• Register for a wide range of gifts at various price points - People prefer choosing from a large selection: If you have, say, 100 invited guests, you’ll need a minimum of 125 registry items
• Wait till after the wedding to use the presents that arrived before - Heaven forbid, should the event not take place for whatever reason, the rule of thumb is that all the gifts must be returned
• Write thoughtful, prompt thank-you notes; e-mails and calls don’t count - Within six weeks of receiving the gift, write a note that references the specific object and how or why you will enjoy using it.

Don't:

• Reference your registry info on any stationery, such as your save the date or invitation.
• Register at just one location - Two to three is ideal. 
• Ask for money outright.