Our Insider’s Guide To Maximizing Savings At Macy’s briefly touted the benefits of registering for your wedding with them. In our Shopping Trend Report: 2013 Weddings, Macy's trailed far behind Bed Bath & Beyond and Target as an option for wedding registries. We’re going to expand on the registry bonuses and benefits because we want you to come out of your wedding happy that you didn’t break the bank on your budget. With the right promo code, coupons, and sales, your guests can save a lot on their gifts to you, too.
1. Relax With A Sip & Scan Registry Event
Every major brand with a wedding registry feature these days makes the process as inviting and friendly as possible to the groom and bride-to-be. We especially love the registry events called “Sip & Scans”, where engaged couples can commingle with other couples, sip tasty beverages, have delicious hors d’oeuvres, and scan the items you want to add to your registry with the help of registry consultants. Check your local Macy’s for the nearest and latest event listings. At the end, you’ll even receive a personal gift from Macy’s. What’s not to love?
If you’re skipping the Sip & Scan, you can still take the confusion out of a registry with a free registry checklist, which gives you a basic guide on what to add to begin your life together, including china, luggage, and bedding.
2. Pick Up Your Perks & Privileges Package & Earn 5% Back On Your Gifts With The Rewards Program
If you have wedding gifts to purchase for your bridal party, registering at Macy’s brings you additional perks. Talk to your registry consultant and ask for your packet of Perks and Privileges. You’ll get a bunch of coupons, for everything from 25% off dresses to $50 off your hotel stay with thehotelcard.com. The coupons can only be used once, and cannot be stacked on top of other coupons.
With Macy’s Registry Rewards program, you get to benefit even more when your guests purchase gifts for you. For every purchase made from your wedding registry, you’ll earn 5% back in the form of a Star Rewards gift certificate. This rewards program requires a Macy’s credit card for eligibility; you’ll also earn 10% on your own purchases at Macy’s. (To see details about Macy’s credit card program, go back to our original Insider’s Guide.)
3. Take Advantage Of Easy Returns
It’s pretty easy to return something at Macy’s - whether you got a double of something on the registry, or you changed your mind about a particular china pattern. For most gifts, the easiest, and most hassle-free way to return a gift is to go straight to your local store. As long as the gift was listed on your wedding registry, you can return or exchange the item for another item or store credit. You have one year from the purchase date of the item to return the gift. For purchases made from macys.com, you’ll be charged a $6.95 shipping and handling fee. Certain items, such as area rugs, lighting, lamps, and toys can only be returned by mail. Check with your local Macy’s for specific restrictions.
4. Save On Bridal Party Gifts And Wedding Attire At The Wedding Shop
You don’t have to break the bank on wedding attire or bridal gifts. Accessories, rehearsal dinner outfits, wedding dresses, suits, and bridesmaid dresses can all start to overwhelm the budget pretty quickly. Luckily, you can use the above-mentioned Perks & Privileges coupons to save on already affordable wedding wardrobes at Macy's Wedding Shop. In certain states, some Macy’s run bridal salons that feature wedding dresses and gowns by Demetrios. You don’t even need an appointment to show up.
Otherwise, you can shop for dresses for your bridesmaids, for the flower girl, and even for the mother of the bride.
Making Macy's one of your wedding registry options has many benefits. Your guests can purchase great gifts for you at affordable prices, and save even more with the right promo code or coupon. You can save on wedding attire and gifts for your bridal party. What's not to love?
