You’re about to become a new bride and your head is swirling with details concerning your forthcoming wedding, selecting your photographer, and the general preparations before the ceremony itself. Then you realize you’ve got this awkward situation with wedding day gifts and decide to take some pressure off by coordinating a gift registry. But how do you go about it?

Whether you’re creating a Target bridal registry or a fancy registry at Nordstrom’s or Waterford Crystal, the same rules apply. You need a variety of gifts, a range of price points and some standard items that are an absolute must.

Keep reading for answers to some of your sticky Target bridal registry etiquette questions, along with some basic rules that will keep you and your guests happy.

How much should I register for?

Typically, you should sign up for more than you might normally think. Yes, it will feel presumptuous, but you’ll often find that as the wedding approaches, guests will appreciate the extra choices and options. Most etiquette experts recommend calculating the number of gifts based on the number of guests at both your wedding and shower (or showers).

The best way to approach it, though, is to only choose items that you will love, use and cherish. Guests would rather give you cash than buy something you’ll never touch.

Should I just register at Target?

Having one registry is a way of keeping it simple, but most brides like to have two or three - a high-end retailer, an inexpensive retailer (that’s Target) and a wild-card, like a charity. It gives you and your guests more options.

Can I have too many inexpensive items on my registry?

It is. The basic rule of thumb is to give guests a range of options. You want a sprinkling of high-end, expensive items and then an equal number of mid- and low-priced options. Having a few higher-end items on your registry allows close people like your grandparents or parents to buy a larger gift.

That said, inexpensive items are an essential part of a registry and make a great pool for shower gifts. When you do pick lower-priced items, be sure to choose gifts that people will actually want to give.

When do I send my cards of thanks?

Thank you cards can start going out as soon as gifts are received. In fact, writing your thank you cards in small batches will help you get a handle on a major time task and help keep track of who gave what gift.

That said, according to traditional etiquette rule, you have up to one year from the date of the wedding to write and send your thank you cards. It’s also acceptable to send one card for both the wedding and shower gift, but you should mention both items in your note.

How do I tell guests that I’m registered at Target?

The most important rule is to never include the information with your paper invitations - it’s considered to be in poor taste. Instead, you can include a link to your Target bridal registry on your wedding website or simply rely on your maid-of-honor, best man and parents to spread the word.

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