A New Approach to a Bridal Registry

Marti E. Andera | September 19, 2024

Bridal Registries have taken on a new look in 2024, offering unique non-traditional items. Instead of the usual, why not consider registering at small, independently owned businesses? You can even register for bridal accessories, adding a personal touch to your special day. At smaller shops and boutiques, this could mean creating a wish list for your bridal wardrobe accessories. And now, this Bridal Accessory Wish List service, designed for your convenience, is available at Marti & Company.

WHY CREATE A WISH LIST?

A wish list lets you plan and organize your bridal accessories in advance, ensuring you have the perfect pieces for your wedding celebrations, whether it’s an elopement, courthouse wedding, backyard wedding, or a formal event.  It also makes it easier for your loved ones to choose gifts you truly want and will cherish.

Depending on the type and location of your wedding celebrations, start choosing your outfits and accessories 6-9 months before your first party. These are examples of celebrations that are currently happening for weddings today:
An Engagement party, Wedding shower (including both partners), Bridal Shower, Bachelorette party, Welcome party (either in place of or in addition to the rehearsal dinner), Rehearsal Dinner, Bridal Luncheon, Wedding and Reception After-Party, Farewell Brunch, and Honeymoon.

BRIDAL REGISTRY WISH LIST INSPIRATION

First, we’ll focus only on hair accessories, jewelry, and purses for bridal accessories. To help you choose your accessories, here are some tips:

• Choosing colored accessories, perhaps in your wedding colors, to wear with solid color outfits will add an immediate elegance to all of your outfits.  This also gives post-wedding wearability.

• You may want to mix statement accessories with your real gold jewelry and wear a mix of both for celebrations outside the wedding day.

• Use a fresh or dried flower wreath as a hair accessory, especially for outdoor celebrations

• Consider choosing accessories you can wear again and savor the memorable moments from when you first wore them.

• Add accessory shopping to your wedding checklist.

 But, without further ado, here are our top picks, not-so-usual bridal accessory ideas.

• ENGAGEMENT PARTY

• BRIDAL SHOWER

• REHEARSAL DINNER

• RECEPTION AFTER PARTY

• HONEYMOON

Where to Shop?

To find your favorite accessories, check out small businesses in your area, artisan shows, museum gift shops, and specialty stores. Here are some ways to find small businesses near you. Check with the local Chamber of Commerce, do a Google search for “small independently owned jewelry and accessory shops near me,” and ask around. A word-of-mouth source is often the best resource.

With the inspirations provided here, you can find wedding accessories that truly reflect your personality and style. Whether for the engagement party or the reception dress, a unique accessory is waiting for you at your favorite small business, either in person or online. The possibilities are endless, so start shopping now!

In addition to these ideas, we’d love to hear from you. What was the most surprising (but cool and useful!) wedding gift you have either given or received.