One questions that I get asked a lot is where the registry information should go on your invitation. This is a real pet-peeve of mine...

In recent years it has become more common for couples to include their gift registry information in their invitations. I think this became popular because stores started passing out little inserts with their info on it for couples to include in their invitations. If you really think about this, including this information is kind of rude. If you were having a birthday party you wouldn't tell your friends that they had to bring you a gift and that it should be selected off of a list that you created. Gifts are supposed to be given freely by the giver - not demanded and selected by the receiver.

The correct etiquette for this issue is that you, as the bride and groom, should never ask for gifts - that is just bad form! That being said, you should not include any information on your registry in your invitations or in any written correspondence with your guests. Your friends and family can spread the word if people ask them and, if someone asks you where you are registered - it is okay to tell them - but only if they ask.

Now, if you feel that you really want to include this information for your guests, I would definitely not suggest inserting the little slips of paper that the stores give you unless you really want to advertise for them in your wedding invitation. What I would suggest is setting up a wedding website that will link to your registry. You can then just include your wedding website on your invitation like this:

For additional information, please visit our wedding website at: www.ourweddingwebsite.com

There are plenty of free wedding websites. I have used theknot.com as well as mywedding.com and found them to be pretty good. If you would prefer a custom website and want to have it match your invitations (which is a great way to go!) I would recommend Blue Six Pence Design. They are a local vendor that does great work.