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Anyone who’s had the delight of walking out of Bloomingdale’s with a little, medium, or big brown bag knows the pleasure of shopping this iconic department store! Even Southerners aren’t immune to this big-city icon — and rightly so, since their classic, chic offerings are at home in every Southern belle’s abode. We adore their stylish and meaningful approach to building a wedding registry, and can’t wait to tell you more about it today!

To start, we couldn’t love this more from Bloomingdale’s registry guide: “Beginning with your ceremony, every day of your marriage is marked by the vows you make to each other. It’s how you write your own unique story as a couple. We want you to view your marriage as an awesome adventure, and to build a home together that reflects all your many vows, be they silly, serious or just plain sweet.” Yes! For example, the corresponding vow for the image above is, I vow to celebrate our first anniversary the traditional way – with a paper gift (concert tickets, perhaps?).

From top to bottom: “I vow to celebrate my better half’s birthday with an all-out bash,” “I vow to learn to make pasta like an 80-year-old Italian grandma,” and “I vow to celebrate our first New Year’s with messy confetti and endless kisses.”

We’ve sprinkled a few of our favorite newlywed vows throughout the post, but how fun would it be to use these as inspiration to write your own? We love that Bloomingdale’s wants you to think about your registry from the perspective of your newlywed life (an idea close to SW’s heart!), and to fill your home with things that can help lead to the life you want to live.

“I vow to keep our picnic game strong.”

Bloomingdale’s makes the actual process of registering seamless and fun, freeing you up for all that good newlywed dreaming (and wedding planning!). It all starts with your personal Registry Consultant, who is always available for you either by phone or email. They’ll guide you through several registry appointments to minimize pressure, then release you to use the Big Brown Bag app or their special scanners to choose items in-store. You can also add favorites to your registry in your PJs, before or after a store visit, on their website!

“I vow to commit to lazy Sundays for life.”

A sweet bonus? Anyone who’s popped inside a Bloomingdale’s knows how helpful they’d be for all the exciting moments between now and your big day, too. They’re here to help on the fashion and beauty front, so be sure to take advantage of their Registry perks program for exclusive discounts throughout the store!

Ready to make your own registry vow? Head to Bloomingdale’s wedding registry to sign up or get more information!

This post is brought to you by Bloomingdale’s–thanks for your support of the brands that make Southern Weddings possible!

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Hello, friends! For the last few months we’ve discussed all things reception, so today, I wanted to share with you a little bit about another part of our wedding planning adventure: our registry!

Setting up our registry was something John and I did way earlier than necessary – back in August, about a month after we got engaged, and 13 months out from our wedding. Why so early, you ask? Well, for some reason, I got the idea in my head that a few of the guests at our engagement party might want to buy us something off our registry. Unsurprisingly, they didn’t, probably because it never would have occurred to most of them that we had already set one up!

Though most of our picks from our first scanning trips have remained favorites, we’ve definitely gone back and tweaked our selections several times over the last few months. I do anticipate a few more tweaks before my bridal shower in June (and then probably a few more before the wedding!), but I feel like I’ve learned enough to offer a few dos and don’ts from my experience thus far.

Do register for fine china, if it makes your heart happy. Once upon a time, it was considered sacrilege not to register for fine china. Now, I feel like the pendulum has swung in the other direction, and couples sometimes feel guilty about registering for porcelain. Some worry it’s too expensive, or that their peers will think they’re old-fashioned, stuffy, or impractical. I say just because your friends can’t figure out when you’ll use your china shouldn’t stop you from asking for it! They’ll figure it out when they arrive at your next dinner party :)

We chose the route of registering for a mix of every day china and fine china. We also chose to mix and match between patterns, and only register for the pieces we think we’ll most use and enjoy. (And yes, I plan to use these pretties! My morning muffin will look darling on those dotted bread and butter plates, don’t you think?) I had some fun playing around with the different pieces on my blog here, if you’re curious to see how everything will fit together!

Do register for your now, and for your later. When I first suggested registering for 12 place settings, John looked at me like I had 12 heads. We both come from large families, though, and Christmas and Easter dinners usually include a minimum of ten relatives. We might not be hosting said dinners now, but we very well might be in a few years.

Don’t feel you have to register for a full set of everything. We didn’t register for a complete set of glassware, since we already have everyday drinking glasses that we love, but we did opt to mix in a few new pieces, like champagne flutes and chardonnay glasses, since we currently own just four wine glasses (and they are very sad-looking, indeed).

Do test things out in person. I adore the flatware we chose. Something that was important to me with flatware was the heft – we wanted something slim and lightweight but with classic styling – and so testing different sets out in person was important to us, and something I’d highly recommend making time for.

Don’t agonize over expensive items. As long as you have a good mix of high and low price points, including a few pricier items is perfectly fine. In fact, I’d say it’s actually a good thing to do, because some guests might like to go in together on a single item. I would note here that it is important to think about the demographics of your guests, because what’s considered a high price point for one guest list could fall into the low price point bracket for another one. Finally, your store’s completion program could provide an incentive to register for more expensive items, even if you don’t expect to receive them as gifts.

For us, this meant registering for a few Le Creuset pieces, even though the prices can be a bit hard to swallow. Since we already own one piece, though, I know how amazing they are to cook with (and clean!!), and the lifetime warranty can’t be beat. I love the idea of receiving wedding gifts that will be a part of our life for years and years, and I think our Le Creuset pieces fall into that category.

Do register at a few different places. We registered at two chains with great websites and locations nationwide, and we also chose to register at Amazon. We like that this combination lets us choose from small and independent retailers, too.

Don’t be afraid to register for non-traditional items. Though I would say the majority of our registry falls into the “traditional” category, we’ve used Amazon’s universal registry feature to ask for some unique items, like a Brahms Mount throw, an insulated picnic basket, fun pillows, seagrass baskets, and even a piece of art. We’re considering adding some camping supplies, too!

There you have it, friends! Our registry in a nutshell. Should you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask! And I’d love to hear if you have any dos and don’ts of your own that you’d add to my list!

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  1. avatar Nicole (WeddingScan) reply

    Great idea about registering early! I wished I’d registered sooner. And I like the non-traditional items idea. We registered for a DVD player (may or may not be traditional) but came in handy. Your friends just want to give you stuff you’ll like, no matter if it’s traditional or not. Several registries are good, but with the WeddingScan app, you can register for any product anywhere and have one combined registry.

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