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Confetti Bride of the Year 2010

Irish brides-to-be have lots of questions and little time.

You have the final say on lots but that doesn't mean you have to go it alone.
We went to those in the know to bring you practical advice to help you make your decisions.

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Q: What does Brown Thomas offer in terms of a wedding list service?

A: At Brown Thomas couples are appointed a wedding consultant who advises them on compiling their list. Couples are sent a weekly update of gifts purchased and can access their list 24 hours a day online. Guests can purchase electronic gift cards and in the case of gifts the store offers a wrapping them up. In terms of delivery, gifts can be delivered 8-10 weeks after gift selection has been finalised and if there are some items left unpurchased they can be bought at a 10% discount.

Q: What does Arnotts offer in terms of a wedding list service?
	A: At Arnotts couples put their list together by browsing through a gift catalogue in store. The store does not gift wrap the presents but they do deliver and offer a gift voucher service. They do have the option of a buyer's record so the couple can check up on their list as the days go on, but there is no discount available if the couple want to purchase unbought gifts at the end.

Q: What does Debenhams offer in terms of a wedding list service?

A: With Debenhams, the couple can compile their list either instore or online. The store does gift wrap, has electronic gift cards and offers a delivery service, but this is at a fee. The couple does have the opportunity of a buyer's record so they can check what has been bought and if they want to purchase any left-over gifts they can do so at a 10% discount. As an added extra, 5% of the total purchase value is given to the couple in gift vouchers.

Q: What do Meadows and Byrne offer in terms of a wedding list service?

A: At Meadows and Byrne the list is put together with a wedding consultant and no appointment is necessary. Guests have the opportunity of buying vouchers for the couple and in the case of presents, the store does gift wrap with special wedding packaging options. In terms of a buyer's record, an email is sent to the couple after every purchase. Meadows and Byrne does deliver and as an extra, 10% of the total purchase value is given to the couple in vouchers.

Q: What does Carraig Donn offer in terms of a wedding list service?

A: At Carraig Donn the wedding list is compiled with a representative from the store and vouchers are available for guests to buy. They do wrap the gifts but there is no buyer's record option and they do not deliver. Gifts can simply be held for collection at some of their stores. By way of discount there is a 10% voucher and two Crystal champagne flutes on offer with an additional 10% discount on outstanding gifts up to four weeks after the wedding date.

Q: How do you set up a wedding registry?

A: You can register as soon as you get engaged. Select a shop or website that sells the products you want or need. If one of you already has full set of pots and pans, pass over the traditional shop in favour of something you want, like a kayak or a vacation. Enquire about any completion programs a shop has, like 10% off the items on your registry that guests did not purchase for you. Find out if the shop or website will ship to a specified address and how they track items to ensure arrival.

Most shops will ask that you make an appointment to come in and select your gifts. If you can make the time, it's fun to go and select the pieces in person, imagining where you would put this decorative bowl or that candle set. If you're short on time, consider choosing a shop that lets you select gifts online.

Spread the word through your friends and family so guests know where to go. Check out the Confetti list of companies where you can register.

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