Martha Agrees

Yes, I get daily emails from Martha Stewart.com (several in fact).  Yes, I read them.  Yes, I like them.  And yes, I get daily emails from Martha Stewart Weddings.  In one recent email, Do's and Don't's of Wedding Registries were presented.  I logically had to read more, hoping that my opinion would be confirmed that it is (slightly) tacky to tell people where you are registered in your wedding announcement/invitation.  It's like saying, "I really like these stores, and I really think you should buy me THIS."  While the concept is nice, there must be a better way of presenting the information.  And so I give you this from Martha:

Don't Tell Guests Where You're Registered in Your Invitation

Once you have registered, give the information to immediate family and the wedding party, and let them spread the word. If you are asked where you have registered, it is fine for you to tell, but it is not proper to include registry information in a wedding invitation. Registry information can be included on a wedding website, as long as the actual name of the store is not included on the same layer; organize your website so that guests must click down one level to find the details.

Thank you, Martha Stewart (er, your staff) for coming out and saying what I have always thought; may many brides-to-be read your website and follow your advice.