Things you need to know.

Before selecting a mattress for your registry, know the measurements of your bedroom and whether you want a box spring or foundation. While a large, fabulous bed is a fantastic luxury, one that engulfs a room will be much more of an annoyance than an asset. If you have already chosen your furniture, make sure the bed frame will fit the mattress as well.

• Basics:
  
  
  • Essentially, a mattress is made of three components: the upholstery or padding, the innerspring coil unit and the box spring or foundation.
  • The upholstery is what gives a mattress its initial softness. It can be made of wool, cashmere, silk, memory foam or latex. The more padding, the thicker your mattress, which require extra-deep fitted sheets to accommodate it.
  • The innerspring is what gives your mattress its bounce and firmness. While sometimes mattresses are touted as better when they have more coils, there are many more factors involved when assessing quality.
  • A box spring goes under the mattress and is literally a box with springs in it that adds extra support. A good box spring will enhance the life of your mattress and is often considered a necessity when creating a comfortable bed.
  • Some mattresses have major technology built right into them, so you might opt for a box foundation that doesn’t have springs installed inside.
  • Vera Wang by Serta offers an alternative to traditional innerspring mattresses, incorporating the latest in Talalay Latex and Visco Memory foam to provide a new level of support and comfort.
• Vera recommends that you:
  
  
  • You select a bed that fits your bedroom. If a bed engulfs a room it will be more of an annoyance than an asset.
  • Find the ultimate mattress for your restful times together as it will be with you for many years and this is where you will be nurturing each other with rest and intimate relaxation.
  • Indulge yourself with properly fitting, luxurious bedding once you have chosen the mattress as it is gift to your new marriage that will enhance your alone time. Nothing feels better than escaping into a well-appointed bedroom and slipping between sensuously soft sheets on a very comfortable mattress.