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Couples can now invite guests to contribute to a portion of their Honeymoon by registering online. You can register anything from airfare to lodging to spa treatments.

The trend nowadays is that couples already have many of household goods they need and are looking for less traditional wedding gifts.

TheBigDay.com provides a registry service that offers a great mix of automated features. Take a look at the FAQ page and then look at a few examples of honeymoon registries. You can look up other couples' registries by typing a random last name into the search box . Be sure to check out both completed to get an idea of what others have listed and what they actually received. Look at "live" registries (where the wedding date is still in the future) to see what your guests will go through to purchase items for you.

The Big Day.com is very professional and provides a thorough explanation of its services.

More Honeymoon Resources: Packages, tips and resources

This handy guide will help you select the appropriate small appliances to register for. Keep in mind the key points before you head out to set up your registry. The guide will help you know which questions to ask the registry attendant/service rep:

• How Much Space and Counter Height Do You Have: The more difficult it is to access a small appliance the less you will use it. Items that don't sit on your countertop will be in cupboards may limit your use. At the top of your list should be items that will be in plain site.



• What Colours Will Blend Into Your Decor: Think about your kitchen's colours and more importantly your larger appliances colour scheme. Match yuur small appliances to your large ones. Try to avoid trnedy colours liek the lime greens they may go out of style before you even have your wedding.



• Cleaning and Care: The more difficult an appliance is to clean the less likely you will use it. Ask questions and read labels wherever possible to asses the ease of care.

Stand Mixers: What to Look For: Attachments: Dough hook,pasta maker, Motor Size: 325 Watts+ Container Size: 5 quart+ For baking and mixing tasks Popular Models: KitchenAid Artisan	KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer
Steamer/Rice Cooker: What to Look For: For quick, easy, healthy method of cooking vegetables and rice Clear View of food Timer Options Can steam with water and/or broth Popular Models: Black and Decker RC866	Black and Decker RC8660
Blenders: What to Look For: Power of Motor: Look for Something Commercial Rated Capacity: 40oz to 60oz Container Material (plastic light, glass: heavier but more durable For smoothies and shakes Ice crush feature Popular Models: Vitamix TurboBlend 4500, Waring 7011S	Vitamix TurboBlend 4500
Toasters: What to Look For: Two or Four Slots Doneness Control Options Width Of Slots Removable Crumb Tray Cool Touch Sides Popular Models: Braun HT 600	Braun HT 600
Slow Cookers: What to Look For: Multiple temperature settings Removable Non Stick Liner Capacity:5-7 qts For hearty, homemade, one- dish meals that cook while you are at work or sleeping Popular Models: Cuisinart CSC-650	Cuisinart CSC-650
Food Processors: What to Look For: Functions:Shredding, Slicing, Chopping, Grating, Mincing, Emulsifying Attachments: Various Slicing/Shredding Disks, dough blade Can Add Food While Machine is Running Large Feed Tube Capacity:7-14 cups For Soups, Sauces, Dips and more Power: 600-720 Watts Popular Models: Cuisinart DLC-8S	Cuisinart DLC-8S
Grill/Griddle: What to Look For: Flat and Ridged Surface Combined Fat Drain Removable/Non Stick Grilling Surface for Easy Cleaning Perfect For Grilling Meats Indoors Great for Pancakes and Panini Sandwiches Cooking Positions: Flat (open), Closed (contact), and Elevated (broil) Popular Models: BonJour 10600	BonJour 10600

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Free Online Tools:

Free Wedding Website: Create your own free wedding website

www.ewedding.com


Free Online To-Do List: Organize wedding tasks organized in a easy web accessible to-do list.

http://www.rememberthemilk.com/


Free Online Calendar: Set planning dates and easily share online with fiance, bridal party and parents.

http://www.google.com/calendar

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Free Downloads:

Wedding Registry Checklist: Plan for the items you will need before you head to the store.

Wedding Registry Checklist:


Wedding Guest Gift Tracker:
A ready formatted Excel file you can use to make note of your guests and the gifts they give you.


Wedding Guest Gift Checker

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Your bridal party consists of your groomsmen and bridesmaids. Not only have these people been great friends to you, more than likely they have put in a lot of effort in helping plan your wedding day.

When selecting gifts for your wedding party attendants, it is often popular to customize or add some form of personalization to the gifts you choose for them. You can add fun and creativity to these gifts by personalizing items with their names or initials

You can design free t-shirts and other personalized items at Cafepress.

Also check out PersonalizationMall and save with this coupon:
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While you are registering for own gifts don’t forget it is customary to give your guests a small token of thanks for attending your special day. The costs of these little tokens known as favors can certainly add up depending on the number of your guests. Here’s how to save money by putting together these do-it-yourself favours.

Materials:

Candy Bags (our cost: 3 packs each @ 2.99)
Gift Tags: $9.08 (use free offer from below)
Ribbon: $5.00
Candy: 24.00 (bulk candy purchased)

We ordered the gift tags using Vista Print’s free business card offer. This saves the hassle of printing and separating tags manually by hand and they come out professionally. You only have to pay for shipping so you can save money too. The cost came to less than the cost of a set of do-it-yourself business cards from Staples. There are about 5 designs in the free selection that could be appropriate for weddings.

Steps:

1. Place your chosen candies or mints in candy bags;
2. Wrap ribbon around bag;
3. Garnish with favor tag

Below is a free download for a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that you can use to track your guests, prepare table seatings and track all of the gifts that you receive.


Free Wedding Guest Gift Tracker

Anniversary #	Traditional Gift	Modern Gift
First	Paper	Clocks
Second	Cotton	China
Third	Leather	Crystal / Glass
Fourth	Fruit / Flowers	Appliances
Fifth	Wood	Silverware
Sixth	Candy / Iron	Wood
Seventh	Wool / Copper	Desk Sets
Eighth	Bronze / Pottery	Linens / Lace
Ninth	Pottery / Willow	Leather
Tenth	Tin / Aluminum	Diamond Jewelry
Eleventh	Steel	Fashion Jewelry
Twelfth	Silk/Linen	Pearls
Thirteenth	Lace	Textiles / Furs
Fourteenth	Ivory	Gold Jewelry
Fifteenth	Crystal	Watches
Twentieth	China	Platinum
Twenty-Fifth	Silver	Silver
Thirtieth	Pearl	Diamond
Thirty-Fifth	Coral	Jade
Fortieth	Ruby	Ruby
Forty-Fifth	Sapphire	Sapphire
Fiftieth	Gold	Gold
Fifty-Fifth	Emerald	Emerald
Sixtieth	Diamond	Diamond