Setting up a gift registry

How far in advance should I set up the gift register?
We suggest you set up your register two months before your event date, or to coincide with the sending of your invitations. We need to supply you with invitation gift register inserts to go in your invitation. As with most retailers we have seasonal stock which sells out during a season.  In order that your register has mostly items which are currently available to your guests we suggest you only set up your register a couple of months before the event date. It is also important that you are in contact with us from time to time and "refresh" your product choice.  In this way we can advise you if any items are no longer available and you can add other items to appear in your register or remove anything you no longer would like or need.

Does it have to be a wedding gift register?
Not at all, you can create a registry for any event. 21st birthdays, engagements, baby showers, wedding anniversaries, special birthdays, are common reasons for having a registry.

Will I need to be online?
No, you do not need to be online, but it is extremely helpful. It means we can contact you with updates on how your registry is going or to give you helpful suggestions.

How can I purchase a gift?
First contact us and advise the gift register you are looking for. We will send you a copy of the wedding gift register for you to review the products in the registry. If you wish to purchase a product or products from the registry advise us and payment method. Once you have selected your gift you have several choices: to include a card and write a message in it, to have the product(s) gift wrapped by us free of charge, to send the products directly to the registry owner or have your purchase delivered to any other address of your choice. An invoice will only accompany the goods only if you have selected this option, otherwise your card only will accompany the goods.

When I buy a gift, how do they know who it is from?
We will always write a card from you or you can purchase your own and send it to us to include with the gift. It is a nice idea to write your own message if you wish.  This way the recipient will know who has bought them such a lovely gift! (You would be surprised!  Many registrants receive gifts from their register and they don't know who they are from!)

How do my guests pay for the gifts they are choosing?
To purchase a product to directly from Annabel Whisker - gifts all you need to do is place the order and either post a cheque or direct credit.

Can we amend our gift register once we have created it?
Yes, simply contact us and add or remove any products that you wish. In a similar way you can talk to us about the progress of your register from time to time to see how many products have been purchased.  If a large proportion have been purchased then you can add more products at any time.

Can I e-mail my gift register to family and friends?
Yes, you can e-mail your registry to friends or guests. To do this simply request a gift register list from us and we will e-mail it to you.

Will guests see the total value of my gift register?
No, we do not give a total value of your gift register, however each item has the price listed. We do not provide a total gift register value.

If an item is purchased will it be removed from the register?
Yes, so long as they have purchased the gift from Annabel Whisker - gifts, once their purchase is completed then that item is marked as “purchased” on your registry. If they go into a shop or through other shopping mechanisms then there is no way to link this purchase to your registry and your registry will not be amended. We are happy for your guests to advise us if they have purchased a gift on your wedding register elsewhere so we can remove the item. If a guest makes a purchase from Annabel Whisker – gifts the item will be “taken” from your registry.