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Why Now is the Time to Register for Your 2022 Wedding

If we know one thing for sure, it’s that wedding bells will be ringing in 2022: a LOT of wedding bells. And whether your wedding was postponed from 2020 or you’ve been planning 2022 nuptials all along, today is for you! Our National Strategic Planner, Shannon Gail Clemonds, is taking you inside one of our Private Registry VIP Access Mornings. Read on for a glimpse of all the excitement and perks that come with creating a wedding registry at Crate and Barrel, and learn why now is the time to do so!

Last month, registrants visited our Oakbrook location just outside of Chicago. The morning was designed and executed by Kendall Walczynski, Event Coordinator at Shannon Gail Events. Kendall brought in a team of Chicago’s most talented wedding professionals to give our registrants a fun, interactive shopping experience with tons of wedding inspo at each turn. Local blogger, editor and bride-to-be Mina Im (aka Chicago Food Girl!) was in attendance to meet our couples and share her top 5 registry must-haves. (Read on for Mina’s picks and to quickly add them to your registry!)

Here are our top reasons why now is the perfect time to create or edit your registry.

#1. Your guests want to celebrate YOU!
Your guests still want to celebrate you and are looking for direction as to what you'd like. Especially if you’ve postponed your big day, make sure your registry is live and current for guests who may want to send you a little extra something on your original date or for you to open during your virtual shower.

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#2. Your Registry Will Reflect “the New You”!
Let’s face it, our lives look very different right now than they did, say, six months go. Some of us are working from home for the very first time, picking up new hobbies or cooking at home more than ever. Use this extra time to recognize shifts in your daily routine and lifestyle and edit your registry accordingly. Maybe you’re trying to pick up baking (aren’t we all?) or working on becoming a coffee or wine connoisseur, and now is the perfect time to make sure your registry is reflective of who you are today.

#3. It’s a Perfect Time to Take Stock.
While it’s true that your guests are eager and excited to celebrate the happy couple, you also want to be sensitive to the times and the financial impact that 2020 has had on many. Though this should not deter you from building your dream registry, we do suggest taking a quick inventory of your wish list and making sure you have products at many different price points so that your guests have options. You can also take advantage of our group gifting feature, which enables guests to come together to purchase larger-ticket items like furniture, decor or appliances.

We won’t keep you waiting any longer for a closer peek at our Oakbrook VIP Access Morning.

Guests were greeted with beautiful floral arrangements and live music.

We partnered with paper vendor, Magnificent Milestones, to help couples navigate through postponement notices and invitations.

Beautiful tablescapes gave couples plenty of wedding inspo.

Guests created their own take-home bouquets at our floral station.

A ZippyBooth photo booth allowed couples to capture the excitement of the morning.

Look out for more information on our Private Registry VIP Access Mornings and Virtual Registry Series coming soon. Our team is ready to provide expert knowledge, product demonstrations and endless inspiration to prepare for your wedding day.

Thank you to your event partners!
Co-Host/Influencer: Chicago Food Girl / Planner: Shannon Gail Events / Photography: Cristina G Photography / Guitarist: Jim Perona / Stationery: Magnificent Milestones / Florist: Splendor of Eden / Photobooth: Zippy Booth

Quickly add Mina’s favorites to your registry. You can follow her @chicagofoodgirl!

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