I am always looking for accessories for our home and decided to check out Kate Spade’s website over the weekend. Wedding guests take note: KateSpade.com = great wedding gifts! I really like the Pompano Point Double Invitation Frame for showcasing your wedding invitation along with a photo from the big day. I have a wedding to attend in August…..looks like I found their gift!

Green Weddings are becoming more and more popular lately.  Why not extend the eco-friendly mindset to your gift registry?  Branch is one of many online retailers providing “sustainable design for living.”  Now, you won’t feel as guilty accepting the many, many gifts!

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In the face of a slowing economy, especially on the housing side, the Bridal Party Blog asks an interesting question as the National Hardware Show is boasting that more couples today are registering for more practical gifts such as home improvement gifts.  For instance, Home Depot is in the registry market with a bridal registry of their own.

So I’m curious, are you or people you know really branching out and registering at places like Home Depot?

Macy’s and Martha Stewart Weddings are hosting a series of events events to help you with your wedding planning, complete with registry tips, refreshments and goody bags. At each event you’ll get to hear from Darcy Miller, editorial director of Martha Stewart Weddings, and Wendy Kromer, co-author of Martha Stewart Wedding Cakes.

Upcoming events include:

March 2nd - Louisville, KY
March 6th - Tyson’s Corner, VA
March 9th - St. Louis, MO

Wedding registries should be a fun part of wedding planning, so branch out from the usual Williams Sonoma’s and Macy’s to try CB2. They’ve got lots of stylish accents for the home, kitchen ware, bedding and more. And they also make great, affordable holiday gifts. Happy Friday!

Haven’t registered for gifts yet? Here’s GeekSugar’s suggestions online registry recommendations, based on your personality!

Already have a crock pot and a set of wine glasses? Consider registering for charity!

Through the I Do Foundation, you can easily create an online donation registry to support multiple charities. Your guests search for your name, choose a charity from your list, then choose their amount! Your guests get a tax write-off and you get warm fuzzies. It’s a win-win!

Another great site is ChangingThePresent, which can be used for any gift-giving occasion. You can also learn about a specific charity by checking out GuideStar.

For more ideas on socially responsible weddings, check out the World Wildlife Federation’s site.