The Knot Chicago Weddings Magazine

10 registry mistakes to avoid

mistake 1

not registering at all

Trust us, your guests want to buy you gifts. And no, it’s not tacky and it doesn’t look like you’re “asking” for things. Plus, registering for gifts saves you time and headaches—it tips guests off to your desperate need for matching towels or your love of colorful dinner plates, and it also ensures you won’t get lots of things you don’t want or need (as in, no weird glass swan figurines from Aunt Jane).

mistake 2

waiting too long to register

It’s a good idea to set up a registry soon after you’re engaged, particularly if your family or friends are hosting an engagement

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