There are so many people trying to scam you out of your money. Don't let them!
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Register with online sites, where it's all in black in white, the guest sees one price on the screen that does not change at the whim of the salesperson, it's easier, and saves your guests time and money.
Ask the store for a written policy on bridal registries.
This way you won't be stuck with any empty verbal promises. If there is a problem, you will always have something in writing which will eliminate legal issues later. If they quote you a price for the china, get it in writing. If they say the bride gets a discount, get all the details in writing. If they don't give you anything in writing, go to a store that will, or try the online sites. If they say they don't have a written policy, then run, don't walk out of there now! How can you trust a business with a $5000 registry for goods and services if they don't have a contract? Quite simply, you can't. It does not matter how big or reputable the store is, or that they have been doing it like this for years with no problems, get it in writing.
Shop Around
The bride and groom should spend a Saturday going to 3-5 department stores, just to get a feel for what they want together, and price the expensive items they want like china and cookware. Once you know the general pricing and who has the best price, that's the store to thing about registering with. You should also choose your pattern before you go to register so your appointment will go quick and smooth. Try to know in advance which items you'll want on your gift list.
Try to negotiate prices and have them put in writing.
Some stores my be running promotions, and you will want to lock in the price. Maybe if you offer to purchase a minimum number of place settings they will cut you a better deal on pricing.
Consider buying your china after the wedding.
I had such an odd number of flatware and china it was sad! Try an outlet store afterwards to buy whatever china you want, at half the department store price!!
Try registering at Target, Home Depot, or similar discounted stores.
Many of these stores have bridal registries now. They sell plenty of kitchen utensils that are of competing quality with department stores. Home Depot is very practical as many couples are moving into their first house, and could use a bunch of tools, or garden supplies, tiles, carpeting, etc.
Watch for sales at the department store where you registered.
If you see a good sale, have the word spread tactfully among your guests that now is the time to buy.
Get gift certificates.
Many times the guests cannot find items on your registry and a gift certificate really takes the pressure off them. Then you can go buy what you want when it goes on sale.
Don't register until 2-3 months before your wedding.
This will reduce the chances of the store not having items on your list when the guests go to buy your gifts. Don't worry about guests that will go to buy gifts 3 months before the wedding because that just does not happen. Most guests wait until the day before the wedding, or the day of the wedding on their way to the ceremony to buy the gifts anyway, so 60 days is plenty of time.
This should get you going. Just remember to stay sharp and find out all the facts before you sign.
Ask the store for a written policy on bridal registries.
This way you won't be stuck with any empty verbal promises. If there is a problem, you will always have something in writing which will eliminate legal issues later. If they quote you a price for the china, get it in writing. If they say the bride gets a discount, get all the details in writing. If they don't give you anything in writing, go to a store that will, or try the online sites. If they say they don't have a written policy, then run, don't walk out of there now! How can you trust a business with a $5000 registry for goods and services if they don't have a contract? Quite simply, you can't. It does not matter how big or reputable the store is, or that they have been doing it like this for years with no problems, get it in writing.
Shop Around
The bride and groom should spend a Saturday going to 3-5 department stores, just to get a feel for what they want together, and price the expensive items they want like china and cookware. Once you know the general pricing and who has the best price, that's the store to thing about registering with. You should also choose your pattern before you go to register so your appointment will go quick and smooth. Try to know in advance which items you'll want on your gift list.
Try to negotiate prices and have them put in writing.
Some stores my be running promotions, and you will want to lock in the price. Maybe if you offer to purchase a minimum number of place settings they will cut you a better deal on pricing.
Consider buying your china after the wedding.
I had such an odd number of flatware and china it was sad! Try an outlet store afterwards to buy whatever china you want, at half the department store price!!
Try registering at Target, Home Depot, or similar discounted stores.
Many of these stores have bridal registries now. They sell plenty of kitchen utensils that are of competing quality with department stores. Home Depot is very practical as many couples are moving into their first house, and could use a bunch of tools, or garden supplies, tiles, carpeting, etc.
Watch for sales at the department store where you registered.
If you see a good sale, have the word spread tactfully among your guests that now is the time to buy.
Get gift certificates.
Many times the guests cannot find items on your registry and a gift certificate really takes the pressure off them. Then you can go buy what you want when it goes on sale.
Don't register until 2-3 months before your wedding.
This will reduce the chances of the store not having items on your list when the guests go to buy your gifts. Don't worry about guests that will go to buy gifts 3 months before the wedding because that just does not happen. Most guests wait until the day before the wedding, or the day of the wedding on their way to the ceremony to buy the gifts anyway, so 60 days is plenty of time.
This should get you going. Just remember to stay sharp and find out all the facts before you sign.
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