South Carolina Wedding Registry: Register For Furniture?

Registering for furniture is a hot new trend for South Carolina brides. Even if you and your fiancé already have furniture (and no , a giant spool your fiancé found in college doesn’t count), consider registering for new furniture or furniture that will accent your existing items. Don’t worry about the high price of furniture, some guests may want to go in together to purchase an expensive sofa, or your friends may give you gift certificates to go towards new furniture.

Perhaps you and your fiancé find the task of picking out furniture for your new South Carolina home daunting. How is a South Carolina bride supposed to decide on the -look” for her whole home? Don’t worry. You don’t have to decide all at once. You will decorate and redecorate your home together over your lifetime. Here are some helpful hints to get you started.

Where Does A South Carolina Bride Start?

Sit down with your fiancé and look at what you already have and what you need. Think about all your other stuff that has to go in the house too. Do you have 100 pairs of shoes? Does your fiancé own 200 DVDs? You’ll need furniture that can accommodate all your stuff. Then measure your rooms (Not just how long and wide the rooms are, but how tall are your ceilings?). Remember the path to get to all the rooms. Does new furniture have to go up an elevator or tight stairs? Do you have narrow doorways or 90 degree turns in hallways? Make notes and take them with you furniture shopping.

What Furniture A South Carolina Bride Needs?

Start by brainstorming. Check the newspapers and magazines for your favorite styles. Do you like the Victorian look of a wrought iron bed? Or the comfort of an overstuffed sofa? Compare what you need with what you like. Maybe you really love that leather sofa from IKEA, but you'll need to replace the bed you’ve had since you were 10 first.

Consider opening a savings a savings account to save for furniture. Wedding guests can deposit money directly into the account, and then you can purchase furniture as you need it.

South Carolina Furniture Shopping Tips

• Shop for furniture with your fiancé
• When furniture shopping bring a list of your existing furniture, storage needs, and room dimensions
• Take advantage of no-cost design consultations that many furniture stores offer.
• Go over every piece of furniture carefully.
• Do the drawers slide smoothly?
• Is the hardware sturdy?
• Are the finishes evenly applied?

Always shop at more than one store or outlet. Getting a second option from another furniture sales professional may be the best advice you receive. Don’t be afraid to ask a Furniture store if they have a wedding gift registry, and if they don’t ask them to make an exception. For more information on choosing furniture or to find a furniture store near you, visit www.Furniture.sc