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Let me tell you, friends, it’s a good time to be engaged! Not only are the options and resources for customizing your wedding ever-expanding, but these days, the same holds true for your wedding registry. We’ve covered several registry options over the years, but I have to say, today’s post is one of my favorites, because it’s a company many of the Southern Weddings gals use and love: Wayfair! They’ve just launched their first ever wedding registry, and it’s the perfect solution for stylish Southern belles.

Is your style oh-so-classic? Well, this oh-so-modern registry is just for you! To prove the point, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite elegant and traditional pieces for the bedroom, living room, and kitchen — all perfect to add to your registry!

P.S. Don’t miss a chance to win $20,000 from Wayfair toward your dream wedding, below!

1. Lucca duvet cover | 2. Amesbury upholstered bed | 3. Gingham sheet set | 4. Driffield upholstered bedroom bench | 5. Cape May 3 drawer dresser | 6. Stockholm throw blanket | 7. Turkish cotton bath towel set

1. Francoise dining table | 2. Lyla side chair | 3. KitchenAid artisan series stand mixer | 4. Honeycomb pitcher | 5. BoosBlock maple cutting board | 6. Mason jar beverage dispenser | 7. Le Creuset cast iron dutch oven | 8. Calphalon santoku knife

1. Traditional porch swing | 2. Loria tufted arm chair | 3. Navy blue area rug | 4. Hello Sunshine framed print | 5. Blush pineapple | 6. Maison settee loveseat | 7. Caprice side table

The Wayfair Registry offers endless options (more than seven million products!) for every room of the house across all styles and price points. They’ve got beloved brands — Dwell Studio, Le Creuset, Kitchen Aid — as well as registry staples like crisp sheets, santoku knives, and fine china. The Southern essentials are there, too, like porch swings, rocking chairs, and pineapples.

The Wayfair Registry offers free shipping on all orders shipped directly to the couple, white glove delivery for large items, an extended 90-day return policy, and a 10% completion discount on remaining items not purchased (perfect for larger furniture items!). Speaking of larger items – say howdy to Group Gifting! This feature allows multiple guests to contribute toward your biggest wishes, like a new sofa or headboard. Just mark an item as a Group Gift, and your friends and family will be able to pitch in their desired amount. You’ll get the gifts you love at the price they want — win-win!

To celebrate the launch of their Registry, Wayfair is also offering the chance to win $20,000 to put toward their big day! To enter, couples must sign up for Wayfair Registry and add at least $1,000 worth of product to their registry between September 20th, 2016 and November 30th, 2016. No purchase necessary. More information about Wayfair Registry Dream Wedding Sweepstakes can be found here.

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

emily Written with love by Emily
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  1. avatar Lara reply

    Wow, I love that whole home board! Can I register even though I’ve been married for ten years?? ; )

  2. avatar Jennifer reply

    I LOVE how user friendly the Wayfair registry is and how they provide you with suggestions based on your style and needs. Thank you for making this process easy for my fiance and I to walk through the website and make the selections that we need to make our house a home!

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The Southern Weddings ladies are quite giddy these days thinking of all of the belles who have gotten engaged over the last few weeks and months. It does seem like a lot of rings get presented in December, January, and February, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome the newly engaged gals to our gaggle! Aside from securing your Planner, one task you’ll likely turn your attention to early in the process is creating a wedding registry. We’ve teamed up with our friends at Target to share a few of our best tips as well as a fun, interactive quiz to help determine your registry style!

Take the quiz here and read on for our tips below!

PREPARING TO REGISTER

Start the process early. There’s no need to rush out to the stores as soon as you have a ring on your finger, but we recommend starting at least one registry early in your engagement if there’s an engagement party in the works. Aside from engagement gifts, make sure your registry is open at least two months before your first bridal shower or six to nine months from your wedding date. 

Decide where to register. For a well-rounded registry that caters to all of your guests, register at two to three shops. At least one shop should be a larger chain retailer with an online presence, such as Target. There’s no need to register at each store all at once, so start with your top pick and gradually add additional stores as time allows. Managing registries at more than three stories can quickly become overwhelming, so if you’re looking for maximum variety, choose a universal registry like Amazon.com or MyRegistry.com that will allow you to add items from any online retailer.

Consider your lifestyle. Prioritize the items that align with your values and the life you’d like to live (not necessarily the life you think others expect you to live!). If you and your groom plan to cook and entertain frequently, then by all means, consider adding a full 12 place settings of fine china and monogrammed silver. If you prefer traveling and spending time outdoors, register for a nice set of luggage and camping supplies. Target has an amazing selection of items for every type of couple!

Check store policies. When narrowing down store options, return policies can make or break your decision. Returning a few gifts is inevitable, so make sure the store has a return or exchange policy that’s agreeable to you. You may also want to check if the store offers a completion program, allowing you to purchase any leftover items at a discount. We know of many couples who opt to register for larger items, like a bed frame or sofa, not because they expect to be gifted them, but simply so they can take advantage of a completion discount post-wedding.

Here’s a peek at our quiz! Take it here.

MAKING SELECTIONS

Shop together. Create your registry as a couple. The gifts are for both of you, so it’s important that you’re both happy with the selections. Make a date of it, and enjoy shopping around and dreaming of your newlywed life together! Warning: this step sometimes sounds more fun than it actually is. If control of the scan gun turns into a tug of war over the aesthetic of your future home, take a break and return another day. And may we recommend starting with our Newlywed Style quiz? It will help you hone in on the items that are most important to you both!

Add a variety of items. Be sure to include items that accommodate a range of budgets. As long as you include several affordable gifts, don’t shy away from picking more expensive items, too: your college friends may choose to go in together to purchase a pricier gift, and what is expensive for one person may be considered quite affordable for another. A good rule of thumb is that many couples will be looking for something in the $50-100 range.

KEEPING IN TOUCH

Communicate with your guests. Heaven forbid you include your registry information on your wedding invitation, but you’ll still need to pass along the word. Linking to shops on your wedding website is acceptable, as is word of mouth (be sure your parents and bridal party are up to date on your registry details, as they’re the folks most likely to be queried!).

Follow up. Registries are not a one-and-done thing, so don’t abandon yours after your initial trip! As guests begin to purchase gifts, check in every few weeks to make sure there are still a variety of items and price points from which to choose.

SAYING THANK YOU

Write every note. Yep, it’s true — thank you notes should always be handwritten; no emails allowed! The art of the handwritten note is alive and well, especially in the gracious South, so while it may seem tedious, your guests will expect and appreciate your heartfelt gesture of gratitude. 

Be timely. Thank you notes should be sent promptly — within two weeks of the date that the gift is received for those that arrive before the wedding. If the gift is given at your celebration, send a note within one month of your wedding date. We recommend writing a few notes every day, if you can, so that the task doesn’t become too much of a burden. 

Get everyone involved. While notes for bridal shower gifts should always be written by the bride, there’s no rule that says you have to write every thank you note for the wedding gifts. After all, they were given to both of you, and you’ll both enjoy them! Split the writing duties — if you choose to write to each other’s families, it can be a great way to introduce yourself!

Ready to get inspired? Take our Newlywed Style quiz here! Already ready to register? You can begin setting up your Target Wedding Registry right here!

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

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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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