Wedding registries are a typical feature of western weddings and it isn’t too late for 2017 in Toronto. We’ve compiled a list of the best high-end wedding registries and a few unique alternatives for this coming year. They definitely apply to Toronto and (likely) to all of Canada as well.
WHY USE REGISTRIES?
The simple reason is that it will ensure you get what you really want/need. Don’t get stuck with a million wine and beer glasses!
You can also use registries for engagement parties too! As you’ll see with some of our alternative ideas, starting early is a good idea because it allows you to build up funds for bigger gifts.
REGISTRIES FOR THE HOME
THINGS YOU MIGHT NEED
Although most couples will have already been living together before the big day, it’s possible that they’ll either be moving to a larger home or want a fresh start. To transform your home into your castle you may still want all new:
- furniture
- housewares
- home decor
- artwork
- appliances
THE HIGH-END LIST
Here are links to some of the quality wedding registries we’ve found (with links):
REGISTRIES FOR YOUR LIFE
UNIQUE REGISTRY ALTERNATIVES
Furnishing and decorating your home to make it personal and beautiful is definitely important, but what about just living life? The popularity of people wanting to have more experiences is growing.
Since these are typically much bigger gifts that not one guest would be able to afford an easy solution is to have the option of splitting the cost of the gift. If you’re even seen sites like KickStarter or IndieGoGo then you’ll understand the premise of how it works. Basically, everyone can contribute individually to larger gifts.
To do this you can use a bank account for depositing directly. However, a much more appealing option exists which you can check out for yourself called Gift Spaces.
EXPERIENCE AND ALTERNATIVE GIFT IDEAS
Here are a few ideas that you could ask for as gifts for your wedding:
- honeymoon
- charity donation
- new home
- new car
- fine art
- Michelin star dining
Now it’s time to figure out what you really want in life. Not trying to get philosophical, but what do you really need in your life? Think before you ask for it!
Jonathan How is the photographer behind Made by Ten and calls Milton his home. He specializes in creating beautiful, creative portraits of real women. He uses photography (and this blog) to help them build confidence and love for themselves and creates artistic images for their homes and offices. You can see him driving around the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in Ontario, Canada from portrait to fashion shoot and back again.