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Feel-Good Bridal Registry: Give to Charity

November 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Charitable wedding registries are a good way to share the love you feel by helping others less fortunate and making our world a better place. Instead of collecting more household items or fat checks, this idea appeals particularly to couples who have just about everything they need already. Plus, your guests will appreciate doing a good deed that benefits others and makes the bride and groom happy. Everyone wins! Here's another good idea, while you're at it: The guys at GroomGroove.com … [Read more...]

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Wedding Registry Do’s and Dont’s

August 18, 2010 By 3 Comments
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You've got that registry gun thingy ready to go! Because when will you get another chance to walk into a department store and indulge your every whim without worrying about the price? But more than just the ultimate shopping trip, setting up a registry is an efficient way to let guests know what kind of gift you actually want. A registry also keeps track of who bought what and reduces the chance of receiving those hideous pieces that you can't imagine anyone would want! Even if you already … [Read more...]

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Wedding Registries, Charities, and Goats

October 23, 2008 By Leave a Comment

People often have mixed feelings about wedding registries. On the one hand, no one wants to risk buying you a gift you hate or already own, and a registry saves your guests hassle on that account. But it's a bit awkward asking for gifts. And I clearly remember being overwhelmed by all the choices, as I stood there with the registry gun at Bed, Bath, & Beyond, trying to figure out what to include on my list.  Sheets. Towels. Flatware. Useful but incredibly boring. My mother ended up doing a … [Read more...]

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Frugal Brides Unite!

July 18, 2008 By 1 Comment

Were you married by a Justice of the Peace? Are you sewing your own wedding gown? Plan on using an iPod instead of a band?  Giving money to charity instead of giving out wedding favors? We love online communities, and on this ivillage message board you can meet lots of lovely brides who are finding new ways of saving money. And if you google "frugal wedding" you'll find that there is a multitude of people who think just like you! "I was watching the news the other day," says cmamy, "And they … [Read more...]

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