Bridal Registries in Australia

Bridal registries are a great way to guide wedding guests who have no idea what the couple needs or would want. Some couples who are just starting out register for very basic items such as pots, silverware and towels, while others register for clothing, decor, sporting goods or items that are unique to the couple. Couples can even register for cash to be used for their honeymoon. For couples that have everything they need for their home and don’t have a need for honeymoon cash, registering at a charity is a great way to give back.

Basic Items

Most wedding guests enjoy buying household items for the couple, but they may have no idea which items the couple already has or what colours and patterns they would like in their home. Registering at several Australian stores allows guests to shop at a store that is convenient for them and choose gifts that they know the couple will love. Many stores allow guests to find the couple’s registry online by searching by name and wedding date at the store’s website. Guests can choose items that are in their price range and either buy them in the store on online. Guests that cannot attend the wedding may still want to purchase items from the registry online and have them shipped directly to the couple.

Speciality Items

Couples that have all the items they need for their home may choose to register for unique decor items such as paintings, wall plates and mirrors. Even if the guests don’t purchase their gifts from the stores that the couple is registered at, the registry gives them an idea of the couples tastes.

For active couples, registering for sporting good items is a good idea. Couples can register for matching skis, hiking boots, camping gear or kayaking equipment. Guests may be less likely to purchase items that are expensive, but some wedding guest get great joy from purchasing items that they know the couple really wants and wouldn’t buy for themselves.

Charity

A few Australian wedding registry websites allow couples to choose charities for their wedding guest to donate to. The donation is given in honour of the couple and the person who donates is usually given a card that states the amount of their donation and which charity it was given to. This card makes a great wedding gift for a couple who loves to contribute to charities.