Using a Bridal Registry

A bridal registry is a gift management service provided by giftware and department stores that simplifies gift giving. Registry attendants help you pre-select and record those items you prefer as wedding gifts; such as kitchen utensils, appliances, linen, china, crystal and furniture.

Once your registry list has been compiled, it is available to guests as a shopping tool. It clearly states which gifts you prefer, associated patterns, prices and which gifts have not been purchased. Your guests are able to make purchasing decisions that meet their individual budget without wasting time, and you receive a gift that you prefer, that matches, and won't need to be returned.

If a single store doesn't have all the items you need, feel free to register at more than one. Choose stores that carry a wide range of items by manufacturers you prefer, have several branches for out-of-town guests, and won't insist on sending notices informing your guests that you are registered. Registry notices can be included in invitations but it is more socially acceptable to have your mother, the groom's mother and your wedding attendants verbally spread the word as to where you have registered.

Bridal Registry Services

Alexa's Treasures, 46 Sturt Street, BALLARAT. 3350 Phone: (03) 5333 7377
Alexa's Treasures is well known for its treasure trove of beautiful antiques and collectables, the widest variety of jewellery in Victoria, plus an enormous range of antique, pre loved and brand new gold, silver, marcasite and costume jewellery at reasonable prices. Whether you are looking for a 'treasure' to pamper yourself with or for a very special gift for any occasion, you will find it at Alexa's Treasures.

Creswick Woollen Mills, Railway Parade, (Off Clunes/Midlands Hwy) CRESWICK, 3363
Phone: (03) 5345 2202
Creswick Woollen Mills has operated since 1947 and is the last spinning mill of its type operating in Australia. The spinning mill processes some of Australia’s finest Merino Wool, unique "Australian Alpaca” fibre and quality cross bred fleece together with state of the art high tensile strength synthetic. Factory outlet - Opening Hours - Weekdays: 9.00am - 4.00pm, Weekends: On Special Sales days only, 6 - 8 sales per year. See website for product range & future sales. 

New Dimension PhotoCraft, Ballarat 3355 (all areas). Mobile: 0419 164 278
3D Photos! Casey Pilcher has refined an innovative new concept: Framed 3D Photographs, created using highly detailed layers inside deep box frames. Quite possibly the only business of it's type, the service now focuses on 3D Wedding & Portrait photography, among others. There are local display locations, and gift vouchers are available - the ideal Custom-Made Wedding Present.

Tanya Daniels The Good Guys,  31 Mair Street, Ballarat. Phone: (03) 5332 2244
The Good Guys Discount Warehouse offer a bridal registry featuring a wide range of household appliances from air conditioners, computers and cooking appliances to vacuum cleaners, VCRs and washing machines. And you'll find the very latest in home entertainment and home office along the way.

Decora Bridal Registry, 18 Armstrong Street North, Ballarat. Phone: 5331 4939

Le Kitchen Bridal Registry, 321 Sturt Street, Ballarat. Phone: (03) 5331 1367

Macarthur Frameworks and Gallery, 1008 Sturt Street, Ballarat. Phone: (03) 5331 6958

Myer Gift Registry, 301 Sturt Street, Ballarat. Phone: 131 443

Village Pine, 1229 Howitt Street, Wendouree. Phone: (03) 5339 5653