The original purpose of the bridal registry was to help a couple "set up house" as they moved in together and began their new lives. A fine dining set when the in-laws visited or as a compliment to the holiday meal. Pots and pans to fill the kitchen and make hearty meals. Of course, you can't forget bedding and bathroom towels. These are all essentials to get newlyweds on the road to building a happy home.
Our values have changed since the dawn of the original idea of the registry. With so many couples co-habitating prior to the engagement and even larger numbers of people postponing marriage until their mid-thirties, most newlyweds have the basic essentials to set up a fully functioning home prior to reaching the altar. This change in attitude and behaviors will ultimately lead to new registry ideas.
One new trend is to ask guests to make donations in your name to your favorite charity or cause. National charities such as the Susan G. Komen Foundation and the International Red Cross provide assistance and direction for couples interested in a donation registry.
Still some brides are using to registry to reinvent their homes or expand on well established home war chest. Luxury items like the serving bowl above, available at www.bloomingdales.com and nifty gadgets like the easy read thermometer, available at www.williamssonoma.com provide variety and make a great conveersation piece for entertaining in your post matrimonial kitchen.
Your registry like your wedding, should be uniquely you!
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