by Ashley West-Albin
There are those of us who have lived on our own for a year or more and have accumulated all life’s necessities and throwing them out would be a waste. For the couples who don’t need to pick out a China pattern, there are other options that might fit your lifestyle a little better.
Money-When sending out invitations, it might be a bit awkward to ask for a wad of cash as a gift. Now, there is more polite way to ask for moolah. Diamond Valley Credit Union offers an exclusive Wedding Registry Account. The only one like it in this area, this account is set up like a savings account but is much more. They will supply you with registry cards, so your guests will know that you are registered at the credit union. You’ll also receive a .25% loan rate discount*, a .25% certificate bonus, dividends on balances of $300 or more, monthly email notifications regarding the status of your account, and a free personal finance book for couples. To open your Wedding Registry Account, contact Tracie Young at 425-5152, extension 223, to schedule an appointment today!
Honeymoon-Many of us pay for our honeymoon, and unless you plan on spending the night at a local motel and splurge on room service, it can be quite pricey. Let your guests treat you to a relaxing and fun-filled honeymoon by registering with an online honeymoon site. Guests can buy you dinner for two, massages, horseback rides, scuba diving and so much more. Plane tickets, accommodations and activities are all options. Visit www.buybyetravel.com or contact your local travel agent.
Charity-Then, there are those of us who are fortunate enough to have everything or almost everything. www.justgive.org has more than 1,000 charities that couples can chose from to allow guests to make donations in the couple’s name.
*Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Excludes mortgages, home equity loans, and credit card loans.