With wedding gifting begins the
‘vicious gifting cycle’. One where the multiple clocks, dinnerware, watches,
sheets and such other merchandise all wrapped up in pretty bows and colorful paper end up as gifts you roll out at the next party you attend! A wedding
registry strives to create a gifting experience rooted in practicality. Having
a wedding registry is extremely common at western weddings. The concept of
creating your wedding gift wishlist made its entry in the Indian wedding domain
in the year 2016 with the arrival of www.formyshaadi.com
the concept is creeping in slowly but steadily with millennial's embracing the
practicality of the idea.
What Couples Think: Its weird requesting for gifts.
What Guests Think: We are gifting them either ways, knowing what
they actually need makes the whole process of deciding the gift way more easy
and practical.
People will want to buy you gifts no matter what, might as well make it
worth their buck!
Your guests are expecting to get
you a gift for your wedding, so taking the time to pick out things you’ll
really enjoy makes that process so much easier. That way you’ll end up with the
décor items or experiences you will love, instead of something totally
unexpected that doesn’t fit your taste.
Culturally, Indians remain
apprehensive about wishing for gifts, especially when it comes to higher-end
items they might not be able to afford for themselves or use right away. The
idea of selecting your own gifts and asking relatives to contribute may seem
audacious to some. But most guests love wedding registries—it helps them find a
gift the couple really wants, and those high-end items? You’d be surprised how
quickly they get snapped up as group gifts or by your favorite aunt. A wedding
registry is a practical solution to the age old wedding gift dilemma!
What Couples Think: “These gifts are too expensive.”
What Friends Think: Let’s all pitch in!!
How does a wedding registry work in India?
The western culture ropes in
multiple stores and multiple wishlist's as a part of their wedding registry. In
India; couples can pull off a wedding registry through select websites that
help achieve the same. Essentially you initiate your gift registry on a website
and add all the items on it which you would love to receive as gifts. You then
invite all your guests into your registry so they can see your wish list and
buy you the items you chose. Some with gracious hearts request guests to donate
to a charity they support. However the choice is solely yours and right from
appliances to holidays, you can have it all.
“Couples create a registry where
their guests help fund things a down payment for a house or any home
improvement projects if they already own one” Says Sudha Maheshwari Founder and CEO of www.formyshaadi.com
Here’s a list of a few websites you could use to customize your wedding
wishlist
#fact
When actor Priyanka Chopra tied
the knot with American singer Nick Jonas, they opted for a wedding registry of
gifts ranging from home basics, travel essentials to pet accessories, making
the concept popular.
Actors Deepika Padukone and
Ranveer Singh requested guests to donate to a charity (The Live Love Laugh
Foundation) they supported; it’s also an accepted form of gifting.
We’ve also got you covered on a few tips to help you through
Time It Right
Registering post your engagement
is a good thing to do. It’s great for guests who'd like to purchase a gift for
any prewedding celebration—engagement parties, showers—or for people who'd just
like to send something to congratulate you!
Be Yourself
Don't go by traditional registry
lists. If you’re not a fan of baking and love adventure or camping instead it
makes more sense to register for a tent than for a stand mixer. However also
consider the fact that your tastes may change in the future.
Do It Together
The two of you should be
registering for gifts you'll both enjoy. To decide on what you need, talk about
the style of home you'd both like, and divide and conquer categories (maybe you
get to choose electronics, while your partner selects the bedding). Try not to
take too much input from well-meaning family members and friends—this is for
your home, not theirs, and your decisions should be made with your partner.
Over-Register
To satisfy gift needs for showers
and engagement parties, request more items than the number of people on your
guest list. Having options doesn't look greedy at all: You're actually doing
guests a favor by giving them more choices.
Think Outside the Box
Have everything you already need?
Register for experiences, right from honeymoon trips, spa treatments, hotel
stay, concert tickets—the sky's the limit.
