The Best Places to Register for Weddings
Engaged couples go through the classic rite of passage when they register for wedding gifts together. Many decisions need to be made by the couple--what style of dinnerware they prefer, whether they will need crystal or glass tumblers or what color bed sheets would match their decorating plans. Before selecting gift choices, however, another decision needs to be made first: where the couple will register.
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The Wedding Channel
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The Wedding Channel's one-stop website allows couples to create and maintain their gift registries with dozens of retailers. Participants include big names such as Tiffany & Co., Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Crate & Barrel, Bloomingdales, and Bed Bath & Beyond. Gift givers may find going to one website convenient in choosing the perfect gift for the bride and groom.
Other features of the site include wedding planning advice, a budget calculator, message boards, and ideas for gifts, wedding favors, and decorations. Instead of registering separately at multiple locations, the Wedding Channel registry service offers couples the convenience of a central gathering place for gift shopping.
Amazon
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Internet giant Amazon is also a favorite wedding registry site. Many people are already familiar with ordering from Amazon, and the website offers a plethora of gift ideas for an easy online gift shopping experience. Traditional gifts are available, including china dinnerware, crystal stemware, cookware, bakeware and bed linens.
Couples can also register for nontraditional gifts on Amazon. Creative gift registries might feature tools, sports gear, electronic gadgets, books or computer accessories. Gourmet foods also may be included in a nontraditional registry.
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Gifts.com
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Gifts.com is a place to go for unusual wedding gifts. The website features gift ideas from many retailers that don't normally have gift registries. Included in teh offerings are personalized champagne flutes from Things Remembered, quirky couples T-shirts from BoldLoft, romantic picnic backpack sets from RedEnvelope, and a sushi service for two gift set from Wrapables.
The Gift Card Registry
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The Gift Card Registry allows sweethearts to choose from a variety of department stores, clothing stores, bookstores, home furnishing stores, hotels, and even pet stores. Typical gift card denominations from $25 and up can be selected, making it a flexible and convenient option for gift-givers.
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