It’s no secret we’ve a bit of a soft spot for Arnotts (homeware, make-up and gorgeous fashion labels all under the one roof – what’s not to love). So it’s our first port of call when it comes to shopping for gifts for our nearest and dearest. With tons of amazing homeware brands – Joseph Joseph, Le Creuset, Orla Kiely, Mindy Brownes, Dyson (we could go on all day) – it has all your newlywed needs sorted.
From really special pieces you just have to have (that Royal Doulton china really would look divine on that wooden dresser you will have some day), to your everyday basics like pots and pans, and electrical goodies you can’t live without (yes, Nespresso machine’s count), it has everything you could dream of for your home. And the good news is that you can create your very own gift registry full to the brim of all these lovely things. Here’s just a taste of some of the fabulous homeware goodies that can be found in store and online…
1. Typhoon Vintage Kit Cream Compost Caddy – €31.95 | 2. Denby Heritage Pavilion Accent Teapot – €54.95 | 3. Stella 7000 3 Piece Saucepan Set – €294.95 | 4. Wedgwood Cuckoo Cream & Sugar – €72.00 | 5. Orla Kiely Set of 3 Cannisters – €32.95 | 6. Joseph Joseph 5Pc Wood Carousel – €79.95 | 7. Krups Pixie Nespresso Machine – €159.99 | 8. Kenwood *TTM022 Toaster – €69.99 | 9. Royal Albert Polka Dot Oval Platter – €79.95 | 10. Le Creuset Cast Iron Casserole Round Dish 22 cm – €184.95
1. Orla Kiely Floor Taper Floor Lamp Rhododendron Graphite – €549 | 2. Newgate Carriage Alarm Clock Grey – €44.95 | 3. Wedgwood Vera Wang Love Knots Napkin Rings – €54 | 4. SOUL Picture Frame – €44 | 5. Wedgwood 3-Tier Cake Stand – €78 | 6. Le Creuset WT110 2 Step Waiters Bottle Opener – €32.95 | 7. Dyson Dc39 Animal Vacuum Cleaner – €479.95 | 8. Waterford Lismore Essence Champagne Flute Pair – €140
1. SOUL Basket Set – €240 | 2. Belleek Rose 9″ Pitcher – €59 | 3. Belleek Rose Votive – €25 | 4. Mindy Brownes Kaitlyn Mirror – €79.95 | 5. Sheridan Egyptian Luxury Atlantic Towels – from €20 | 6. Roberts Retro Radio – €169.99 | 7. Christy Chloe Coordinated Bedding – from €46 | 8. Mindy Brownes Magazine Holder – €59.95 | 9. Lexington Floral Duvet Set (Available in store) – Single, €169, Double €229, King €289, Standard Pillowcase €47 and Square Pillowcase €55
How to Set Up a Gift Registry
- It’s easy peasy and doesn’t cost a thing – call the Arnotts Wedding List team on 01-8050548 to arrange an appointment. At this meeting, Arnotts expert consultants will talk you through what’s involved and will help set up the perfect Gift Registry for you. Then it’s on to gift selection – yay!
- Your gift registry can be accessed online, over the phone or you can pop in-store. And if you decide you’d like to add some China to your list down the line, it’s no biggie – you can amend your list as often as you wish by email, phone or by popping back in-store.
- If your guests are confused at any shopping stage, they can call Arnotts Wedding List team who will talk them through the process. Psst – Want to know what’s been purchased before the big day? You can request a sales report which will tell you who bought what and when!
- And you don’t have to worry about where to park the car when it comes to collecting your goods, Arnotts will arrange for all your gifts to be delivered by courier once you’ve confirmed all the gifts you’d like to receive. If you change your mind, they also have a flexible return policy and will refund your gift registry account.
- And bonus points! Register today and you will be rewarded with five per cent of the total value of your Gift Registry in an Arnotts Gift Card (once your Gift Registry total exceeds €1000 on closing!)
Top Tips for Gift Selection
- Time it right – Get registering ASAP! Guests may want to use the gift registry for your Hen Party pressies.
- Take stock – Before you start virtual shopping with wild abandon, think about what you have already, what you want, your style and whether you’re going to split the gifts with the OH or opt for stuff that works for you both. The good news is you can change your mind along the way so if you realised well actually we don’t really need that Nespresso machine (yeah right!) – Arnotts gives you the flexibility to change your list at any stage.
- Over register – More is more in this case! Always register for more gifts than the guests on your guest list – this way your guests have lots of lovely gifts to choose from. Don’t forget you can add more items as the gifts on your list start to get snapped up.
- Stay in season – Seasonal stock may change or dwindle – if you’ve more than three months to go until the big day keep this in mind.
- Check out – Once you’ve happily created your list of gifts, be sure to check the Gift Registry list Arnotts sends you for any oversights.
- Let your guests know – Whether you include it on your wedding invite, share the link on your wedding website or make use of the complimentary notification cards you can request from Arnotts, make sure your guests know that you’ve registered your gift selection with Arnotts and how to go about shopping.
- Keep track – If you want a sneak peek of which gifts have been purchased (we won’t say a word!), you can request a sales report from Arnotts showing you who has purchased each gift.
If you’re in need of even more inspiration, head on over to Arnotts where you can browse their fab selection of homeware and gifts. And to register for your very own gift registry – click here!
