When you get married, it is almost automatic that your friends and family members who are attending your wedding will give you a present.
The funny thing about this is that you are likely to get the same things more than once.
At the end of the day, you will find that two of your friends gave you the same toaster or you received more dinner sets than you will actually use.
How bridal registry works To avoid this situation, most brides prefer to get a bridal registry.
Once you register in your favorite department store or appliance center, you will pick out the items that you want your friends to give you and have them listed.
Bridal registries are often included in the wedding invitations so that your guests will know your preferences and as soon as an item on the list is purchased the store would note the item as taken or purchased.
This is to avoid situations where you get the same item more than once.
 What if you do not need any more china and household stuff? Giving of wedding gifts was originally to help out the newlywed couple set up their home.
That is mainly the reason why newlyweds often get dinner sets, flatware, appliances, and furnishings.
It is still widely practiced today that is why couples receive numerous gifts of the like.
Sometimes, they end up receiving gifts that they do not need.
However, people and traditions evolve overtime.
Most of the couple who get married nowadays has already set up their homes and no longer have a need for another set of china dinner plates or food processor.
Companies now have other creative options that save couples the dilemma of dealing with this situation.
If you prefer cash for your dream honeymoon, there are companies that have honeymoon registries.
Just like the regular bridal registries, you just give out the registry information to your friends and family and they will donate to the pool for your honeymoon.
They also have the option to "buy you dinners" and other interesting activities that you can enjoy as a couple such as scuba diving, skiing, spa treatments and other fun filled activities the both of you can enjoy.
Most modern couples spend for their weddings.
If you are one of those couples and are saving up cash to pay out your mortgage or simply want extra to help you in recovering for the wedding expenses, asking for cash instead of presents could also be helpful.
Some people may find this tacky; however it is becoming a trend especially that this type of wedding gift is more practical and useful for the couple.
It is also more convenient for the person giving the gift as he no longer needs to go to the department store and check out bridal registries.
Most people who prefer this method usually mails the check on or before the wedding.
If you invited close friends and family members to your wedding, you can simply ask.
They will understand that there other things you need other than a new television set or vacation.