You've worked hard to set up a wedding registry that is perfectly suited to your style and needs.  Now, you need to know what to do (and what not to do) to get the word out. 

The three most accepted ways to get the word out about your wedding registry are:

1 - Word of Mouth

The best way to let your guests know about your wedding registry is by word of mouth.  Make sure that your parents and members of your wedding party know which stores you are using for your wedding registry.  Many guests will talk to your close friends and family to learn the details about your registry. 

2 - Wedding Website

Most couples now set up a wedding website to give guests details about their wedding events, their story, and their wedding party.  It is common and acceptable for the wedding website to include information (and even links to) your wedding registry.  You can tell guests about your website through word of mouth, or by including a link to the site on your save-the-date cards or any informal information you send about wedding details. 

3 – Shower Invitations

Make sure the person(s) hosting any bridal showers for you know the details of your wedding registry.  Invitations for showers often let guests know at which stores you are registered. 

There are couple things you should not do when getting the word out about your registry.

1 – Telling guests about your wedding registry yourself

As the engaged couple, you should not mention anything about your wedding registry to your guests unless specifically asked.  This includes communication on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites.  You don't want to come across as greedy or rude, so avoid talking about the specifics of your wedding registry unless asked directly.

2 – Including wedding registry information in formal invitations

Traditionally, it has been considered taboo to include registry information in your wedding invitations.  We absolutely think it's best to stick with this traditional etiquette.  However, many stores and stationary companies are now providing registry cards to accompany your wedding invitations.  Some wedding experts support this new trend, but we encourage you to say “no thank you” to these registry cards.  There are plenty of other ways to get the word out about your registry.