When it comes to wedding registries, it’s no wonder that Bed Bath & Beyond topped the list in our Shopping Trends: 2013 Weddings survey. Due to its ease, affordability (your guests can use one of those ubiquitous 20% off coupons that don’t expire to purchase the gifts), and major brands for classic registry items, such as Calphalon, Le Creuset, Simple Human, and more, it makes sense financially and practically. Weddings are enough stress on their own - let us give you the shortcuts to the many perks of a Bed Bath & Beyond registry:
Get a free bridal book sent to your home. You can also view it online, which guides you through everything you could possibly want to add to your registry. Click on a china pattern or fork, and you’ll be taken to the product’s page, where you can check out reviews and prices.
Make an appointment with a registry consultant at your local store who can help you figure out what you really need. You can also walk into any store and ask for the consultant.
Manage your entire wedding from the Bed Bath & Beyond website with the bridal toolkit. Create your own personal wedding website with unique templates. Make your own wedding planner to track important dates. Budget for your wedding, create and manage your guest list, and make your seating arrangements, all from within Bed Bath & Beyond, all for free.
Keep track of who gave what with the Gift Tracker so you’ll be able to write accurate and sincere thank you notes.
Get a free supply of announcement cards that you can include in your wedding invitations.
Use the Registry Incentives program to your advantage. In exchange for adding certain brands to your registry, you’ll be eligible to receive free gifts from the brands. For example, if you register for three 20 piece sets of Knork flatware, you’ll get a set of four Knork Matte forks. You’ll also get free gifts when your guests purchase enough gifts from a certain brand. For example, when your guests buy you $250 worth of Elizabeth Arden goods, you’ll receive a spa bathrobe.
Take advantage of Bed Bath & Beyond’s Refer-A-Friend program. When you get another friend to sign up for a Bed Bath & Beyond registry, you’ll get a $25 referral award you can use toward any purchase of $50 or more. Currently, there are no limits to how many friends you can refer.
If you’ve changed your mind on a gift, received a duplicate, or got something you didn’t want, you can easily exchange or return it at a Bed Bath & Beyond store for another gift or store credit.
Join a Rock Your Registry event. Registry events are becoming more popular with brands. Sign up for an event near you, and when you attend, you’ll meet with other engaged couples, get access to registry consultants who can help you decide what to put on your registry list, and get tips on entertainment and decorations. You’ll also enjoy free food and go home with a free goodie bag.
Two weeks after your big day, you’ll receive a 10% completion coupon from Bed Bath & Beyond to spend as you like. You can redeem the coupon in-store or online. To redeem the coupon online, shop from your registry and add any items that haven’t been purchased yet to your shopping cart. When you check out, you’ll have the option to apply the completion coupon or to save it for later. If you don’t use it right away, you have 90 days to use the coupon online.
Ready to make Bed Bath & Beyond one of your primary registries? We certainly are. You can help your guests save money, too, by giving them the following tips:
Sign up for the Bed Bath & Beyond mailing list, and get an instant 20% off coupon.
You can also opt into receiving coupons and circulars. We know that Bed Bath & Beyond has been experimenting with coupon codes - one of the postcards or coupons you get could have an exclusive promo code.
Point out Bed Bath & Beyond’s current Calphalon promotion. When consumers spend $300 or more on Calphalon products, they’re entitled to a $50 Bed, Bath, and Beyond gift card.
Bed Bath & Beyond have a very liberal coupon policy, and stores often accept expired coupons (even from their competitors), and are willing to apply them to sale and clearance items, too.
If you forgot to use a coupon - not to worry - Bed Bath & Beyond have a “coupon adjustment” policy. Just bring in a receipt and the coupon, and you’ll be refunded the coupon amount. There’s no expiration date for this policy, either.
A little knowledge can save you a lot of money when it comes to planning weddings. When it comes to your wedding registry, doesn't it feel good to get gifts that you actually want, and also get an opportunity to earn some cool stuff, as well?
