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Creating your wedding registry isn't just about compiling a wishlist of home essentials. This is also the perfect time to discover your style as a couple, talk about your entertaining priorities, and gear up for life after "I do." "Your registry is important, but it's also a chance to have fun and learn some new things about your fiancé!" says Target design partner and celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis. To make sure you're equipped—and that your guests have a variety of gift options for all of your wedding-related events—we asked Giada to share her tips for having a super successful wedding registry experience. Here, her five tricks for making sure you get gifts you love and will use for a lifetime.
See more tips for making your wedding registry successful in the complete slideshow.
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