These days, many newlyweds come back from their honeymoon to emptier bank accounts. That’s not surprising, considering that the average wedding these days costs nearly $20,000, according to the Wedding Report – and many couples cover those expenses out of their own pockets.
This is where a carefully planned wedding registry can really help. The problem is, brides and grooms-to-be often get carried away with the registry scanner and pick one too many crystal glasses and vases, dishes or silver candle sticks – rather than aiming at items they really need and will use on a regular basis.
