Aug 07, 2013 | Posted by: abi s

Today many couples aren't as traditional as in times past, some have been living together for years. If you are one of these couples, you may already have a house full of things, silverware that you love your favorite linens and other items. In other words you already have a lot of stuff everlasting you may be wanting is more stuff. There are many alternatives to the traditional wedding registry. In this article we will explore a few of these.

One of the biggest expenses you will encounter while wedding planning is your honeymoon . Accommodations, flights, car rentals, transportation and so much more can run into the thousands. Since your guests will be in a giving mood why not allow them to give you the honeymoon of your dreams. Create a honeymoon wedding registry. Each guest can give a cash gift instead of buying a present. You can go to that exotic location you've always dreamed of for less but while you are there take plan your pictures. Using one or more to create a beautiful "thank you" note is the perfect way to show your appreciation.

Many couples today are very unconventional, not everyone is into crystal vases, fine china and formal silverware. When creating your wedding gift registry add the things that will have relevance for your lifestyle. In times past people have gone out of their way to buy expensive and elegant items without giving any thought to the couple and their lifestyles. These days you can build a wedding gift registry just about everywhere, from home improvement stores to electronic emporiums. Many can be done from the privacy of your home on the Internet. Try to limit your stores, having too many lists will confuse people.

It is becoming more and acceptable to request cash gifts. This is a great way for a couple who is just starting out to get help with a down payment on a home or clear up some of their student debt. Many of today's young people are starting out with a huge load of debt, they are putting off getting married or starting a family until they can pay it down. Creating a cash wedding gift registry is ideal for this. Many couples are using their credit cards to make the wedding happen, this is another way family and friends can help by giving cash gifts. The interest rates on credit cards are high and the quicker you start to pay off the principle the better. These are just a few ways you can use your bridal registry option to get your new life off to a good start. Look to iwedplanner for more ideas for creating wedding gift registries .