If you are not familiar with what a honeymoon registry is,
you should be!
Today, many couples are already living together prior to
getting married. For some, it may be a second marriage. As a
result, the need for the usual household items as wedding gifts
often does not exist.
The natural solution to the wedding
"gift giving" dilemma is the popular and growing trend toward
honeymoon registries.
It's perfect! You get a great
honeymoon and your guests can feel good about giving you a gift
that they know you really wanted. Something personal and
meaningful.
A honeymoon registry is very similar to the
usual gift registry. The difference being that instead of
getting pieces of crystal or china as gifts, you will get
"pieces" of your honeymoon. What a wonderful idea!
When
you join a honeymoon registry, your chosen destination package
is broken down into affordable "pieces" and listed just like a
normal gift registry. The airfare may be broken into several
smaller pieces. Each meal or activity you choose will be listed.
Your guests can then search your registry and purchase a desired
piece of your honeymoon for you.
There are many honeymoon
registries to choose from but all are not created equal.
A good registry will...
... be simple to use.
Remember, not all of your guests are computer savvy.
...
provide both email and postcard notification of your registry to
your guests. Not everyone has a computer and postcards are just
more personal.
... provide your guests with a visual and
physical accounting of their purchase. A gift card to present to
the bride and groom as well as a receipt for their own purposes
is required.
... have exceptional, personal, customer
service complete with a 1-800 number so that guests may contact
them with any questions they may have.
... have a proven
track record and specialize in honeymoon registry service and
travel.
... be bonded to ensure protection of the money
in your registry account.
... pay out your collected
honeymoon funds in a timely manner.
Call them. Talk with
them. Make sure you are completely comfortable with your choice
before committing.
As a polite gesture on your part, take pictures of your
"gifts" while on your honeymoon. The guests who contributed to
your happiness will appreciate a picture in your thank you card!
About the Author:
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