Tuesday, July 14th, 2009...8:23 pm
Ask Claudia: Unique Bridal Registries
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Liz, Holbrook
Q: All of the registry sites seem the same to me. Do you know any unique ones?
A: I do, Liz. Here’s a great registry: www.AftertheWeddingDay.com. You register here for things like cooking classes, massages, skydiving — the sky’s the limit, in fact. On a more traditional note, did you know Tupperware offers a registry? Go to www.Tupperware.com. At www.Moonrings.com you can upgrade things to do on your honeymoon, such as special dinners or sightseeing tours.
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July 14th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
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July 15th, 2009 at 8:52 am
Here are some excerpts from a feature I wrote on unique registries for the NY Daily News.
Hobbies and home improvements:
If you need things like cordless tools and window blinds, registries at Home Depot and Lowe’s are havens for do-it-yourself duos.
If you prefer sports and recreation: REI’s gift registry features more outdoor gear brands than any other, including a double-seater kayak for two.
Cheap and chic: Kohl’s line of Ralph Lauren Chaps home goods is perfect for a registry. JCPenney’s exclusive Cook’s brand kitchen items, in 10 fashion colors include a microwave oven. Target is the ultimate place for stylish yet sensibly priced goods even your unemployed friends can afford. Gifts from A to Z: With millions of discounted items, Amazon.com’s wedding registry holds its own against full- service wedding sites to help you plan the whole shebang.
Increase your purchasing power: Asking for money is a sensitive topic, but some guests would be happy to give cash if they knew a tactful way to do it. Lovebirds simply list gift-related goals (a flat-screen TV, a living room set) so guests know what they’re chipping in for.
Take stock of your relationship: Register for gift shares of your favorite stocks with no broker fees at registerstock.com or giftsofstock.com.
July 15th, 2009 at 11:55 am
Thanks for these tips, Wendy. And I love your blog!
September 6th, 2009 at 7:11 pm
Hi Claudia,
‘After the wedding’ here’s a way for a new couple to have fun and continue to create a romantic and rejuvenating journey that can last for years.
Twenty-seven years ago my husband surprised me with a little red glass heart he had hidden for me to discover and over the years the meaningfulness of the little heart has grown.
To share this simple and thoughtful means of keeping the ‘language of love alive’ in a relationship, we have made Hide a Heart available to others.
Claudia, I’d be happy to send you a sample of the product or to collaborate with you on a story.
Please go to our web site at http://www.hideaheart.com for more information.
Cathy
September 7th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
What a cute idea!
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