Wedding registry etiquette; How to be smooth and classy about sharing your registry

Q: Is it rude to have a wedding registry?

Absolutely not, wedding registries are gaining popularity all over Asia with India becoming one of the biggest markets for wedding registries. Even in Sri Lanka couples have been sharing “no boxed gifts” notes along with their invitations for years. Therefore, what may feel a little presumptuous to you is a huge relief for your guests.

We have made the entire experience seamless by providing them an easy online platform to browse through and select an item of your choosing. By making sure you register for items and experiences you need and would treasure for a lifetime would help your guests gift you something they know you would like and value to start your life as newlyweds.

Pro tip: ask for things that excite you and would reuse for years to come.

When starting your own wedding registry, always be sure to add a few items simply because you would love to have them. Special dinners with your love, or an experience such as a golf lesson or a luxury holiday that you might not indulge in for yourself. Feel free to add these “love to have” items on to your list along with your home necessities to make sure your registry experience is an absolute pleasure from start to finish. And if you are already sharing a home or going to live with your parents for some time, register for more experiences or a honeymoon fund full of amazing getaways!

Q: When should I register?

Its up to you really, but we recommend singing up with us as soon as you get engaged and take the time to curate a list of gifts you would truly love to receive. We would recommend making your list visible to guests as soon as you share your invitations out which is about 3 months prior to your wedding.

But incase you missed that deadline, its never too late! Sign up with us and spread the word on your registry through friends and family so that your guests can discover your registry and get you the gifts you would really love.

Pro tip: add enough gifts to add to your registry.

We think it’s best to add as many gifts from as many different price points as possible to give your guests a wide choice to choose from and to be respectful of everyone’s budget. While we don’t recommend only choosing the highest priced items on the list, our handy “pool-in” option gives your guests to opt to pool in or a higher priced item with their family or a group of friends so be sure to add those in too!

Q: Should we include wedding registry details on our invitations?

100% yes. Once you’ve decided on your registry items feel free to share it with your wedding guests. We have a handy list of options for your wedding registry right here. You can also add it to your wedding website if you are creating one. Spread the word! It’s perfectly acceptable wedding registry etiquette to include gift list information on your invites and wedding website.

Pro tip: involve your partner.

Remember this is a joint gift list, and the start of your lives together. Even though your partner may not be interested in glasses or kitchenware, he or she may enjoy the array of experiences and getaways we have on offer so include them in this and make it a fun date night of future planning.

Q: what if my family is uncomfortable with purchasing gifts online?

Well, we have a support team in place to assist anyone over the phone and will help them purchase the gifts in a way that is comfortable to them.

Pro Tip: Give our team a call, and we will guide you through the entire process, you can add a little note on your registry announcement and let your guests know we are happy help with their older guests by calling them and guiding them through the entire process.

Q: is it rude to ask for honeymoon contributions?

While we wouldn’t recommend asking for cash outright, a great way to bypass that is by including vouchers for the Silver Aisle honeymoon fund in partnership with classic travel. Its Sri Lanka’s one and only honeymoon fund catering to trips both within Sri Lanka and destinations around the world.

Pro tip: remember to thank your guests!

Well, we couldn’t write an article on wedding registry etiquette without talking about thank you notes! Be sure to share your appreciation with a handwritten note of thanks and show guests that you truly value their contribution to your happily ever after!

Asking for what you want is sometimes easier said than done and may be uncomfortable for most, but our team at Silver Aisle is here to guide you and provide you will all the information and guidance you need to feel happy and comfortable throughout this process.