Getting Engaged is Just the Beginning ... Now What?

Bridal Keepsakes Giftware by Lenox(R) available at www.bedbathandbeyond.com and select Bed Bath & Beyond(R) locations. (PRNewsFoto/Bed Bath & Beyond) UNION, NJ UNITED STATES 01/25/2008

28 Jan 2008 11:07 Africa/Lagos


Getting Engaged is Just the Beginning ... Now What?

Advice from the Experts at Bed Bath & Beyond(R) to Help Make Your Wedding Planning a Breeze

UNION, N.J., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire/ --

Are you one of the thousands of couples who got engaged over the holidays? You're about to share your lives with each other, let the experts at Bed Bath & Beyond share their expertise with you.


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"This is the time for you and your soon-to-be to get everything you ever wanted," commented Kristen Schoenfield, Director of Bed Bath & Beyond's Bridal & Gift Registry. "The time to start from scratch; to upgrade, expand and replace. To turn a whole bunch of mismatched mine and yours into a lifetime of ours."


Schoenfield offers the following advice:


Don't Rush it. A lot of couples get overwhelmed, feeling they have to get it all done at once. This is totally normal. When it comes to registering, relax, take your time and have fun. Go back to the store as many times as you need, or update your registry online.


Options are a Good Thing. Your guests will appreciate a variety of products and price points to choose from. So make sure to scan fine china and measuring cups.


Get Free Stuff. Many manufacturers offer great gifts when you include their products on your registry. Ask your bridal consultant about them.


Register Now, Because You Won't Buy it Later. You may think you will ... but you won't. Trust us. Now is the time to splurge and let others get you the stuff you'd never buy yourself. Remember, your family and friends want to buy gifts for you. Let them.


Don't Forget the Luggage. Creating a home is more than just sheets, towels, pots and pans. At Bed Bath & Beyond, you can register for an espresso maker, a wine cellar and even luggage. Then, when someone says, "you two have serious baggage," you can take it as a compliment.


Refresh and Replenish. Don't forget to periodically update your registry by adding more products if you need to, even after the wedding. Be kind to procrastinators.


Once you've set up your bridal registry, take advantage of our Bridal Toolkit(TM), the complimentary wedding planning tools available at http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/, including your own personal wedding website, task manager and timeline, guest list manager, gift tracker and even a seating arranger. This way, all of your information can be stored in one convenient place.


When you register at any Bed Bath & Beyond store or at http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/, you make it easy for your guests to shop nationwide or online. Guests will enjoy complimentary gift packaging and you'll love the hassle-free return and exchange policy. So, congratulations and best wishes on your engagement. Now get registering and let the gift giving begin!


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CONTACT: Bari Fagin of Bed Bath & Beyond, +1-631-420-7050 x5371,
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NOTE TO EDITORS: For additional photos, product information or interviews, contact Bari Fagin, Bed Bath & Beyond, bari.fagin@bedbath.com or 631-420-7050 x5371.