Weddings and bridal

Gift registries/gift ideas

Bridal Registry Tips and Items You'll Really Use
While the fondue pot and ice cream maker seem like must-haves when you’re adding items to your bridal registry, it's important to ask yourself, "Will I really use these items on a regular basis?" You may want to reconsider your selections. And, although making a wedding gift wish list can be daunting, these tips can keep the happy couple celebrating wedded bliss for years to come.

New Registry Concept: Think Outside the Place Setting Box
Remember Grandma's cherished wedding china that only came out of the cabinet for holidays or other special occasions? Or the silverware that made an appearance only when it needed to be polished? Maybe because so many of us have similar memories of underutilized heirloom pieces, modern brides are now opting for beautiful and practical when creating their bridal registries. More casual items — from flatware to stemware — are gaining popularity on bridal registries. Also in favor are items that offer heirloom-quality beauty and everyday durability.

Say 'I Do' to New Wedding Gift Ideas
Here comes the bride! That means it's time to shower the newlyweds with gifts. However, with many couples getting married later in life — nearly five years later on average today than in 1970 according to the U.S. Census Bureau — they have accumulated many of the common wedding gifts, such as dishes and linens, leaving guests with the challenge of finding the perfect gift. Luckily, there are a vast number of unique gifts for those who have it all.

A Wedding Gift that Promotes Togetherness
When it comes time to pick out a wedding gift for that special couple in your life, you want to find something that will communicate exactly how much you care. A gift the couple will fondly remember, when they're walking down memory lane years later, is what you're aiming for.

Give Gifts of Color and High-Performance for Entertaining and Sophisticated Couples
The time of the year when wedding bells start ringing is here again. You need to come up with the perfect gift for the happy couple, but terrycloth towels, wall clocks and tiresome tools seem way too dull. With more couples indicating a preference for items that make positive statements about who they are and what they would like to be, the answer could be as simple as giving gifts for entertaining -- gifts that not only allow them to show off their culinary skills, but also indicate their individuality and sense of style.

Bridal Registries Reflect Our Casual Lifestyles
Brides building their bridal registries today are thinking twice about china cabinet classics, turning instead to home items in which the luxury is a bit more casual.

Do your research before you register
Registering for items for your new home can be overwhelming, especially if you are unsure of your style and colours. The best way to make registering easy is to clip out pictures from magazines of rooms you like. Create a portfolio of clippings, so you can easily determine what you want when it comes time to go to the Bridal Registry kiosk.

Shopping for the bride and groom
For some, finding the perfect wedding gift for a bride and groom can be time consuming and stressful, but it doesn't have to be. The gift registry team at Canadian Tire has put together tips for friends and family to help them get the right gift, quickly and easily.

Choosing and creating a gift registry
Getting married and starting a life with someone is a really exciting time but it can also be stressful. Creating a gift registry helps ease the stress by providing couples with the items they'll need for their new life together, and registries also make gift giving for family and friends easy.

Register for the perfect cookware
Cooking is a labour of love. Many hours go into making the perfect dish, but if you don't use the right cookware piece, you may find cooking a challenge. Be sure to register for a wide assortment of cookware items so you can easily prepare your favourite meals.