January marks the beginning of the bridal season for many young couples. And one of the first items on the list is the Wedding Registry. Trish Stuebing, president of Homefront, says some brides make the mistake of thinking they don’t need to register. “It’s a risk for several reasons,” says Ms. Stuebing. “First, your chance of getting two or three of the same things is very real. Who wants three toaster ovens?” So a well-organized thoughtfully-managed registry is essential.” Another misconception about wedding registries is that you only register in one place. “Smart couples will register in as many places as there are guests and friends to give them gifts,”says Trish Stuebing. “You can register at places as different as Canadian Tire for that toaster oven or Homefront for exquisite Sophie Conran or Michael Aram tabletop pieces,” she says. Wherever you go, make sure you are treated well. Your wedding registry should be important to the company that holds it. They should make sure there is always someone in charge of your account and able to assist any customer, in person or by phone. “At Homefront, we specialize in personalized registries and we gift wrap every item beautifully. We will store the gifts or if the delivery is local, we’ll drop them off at the family home.” Get your fiance involved says Trish Stuebing
