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Setting up your wedding registry—in person at a store or from the comfort of your home—is a fun step in the wedding planning process. Whether you're looking to furnish your apartment, bank some cash for a down payment on a new home, or book adventures for your honeymoon, your wedding registry will help you stock up on essentials and plan experiences with your soon-to-be spouse.
Like your wedding, your registry should reflect your needs and desires as a couple and help you create core memories. The BRIDES team logged hours of online research to assist your search, seeking easy-to-use websites that meet diverse needs, garner positive reviews, and have clear return policies. We also polled our editors to get their go-to stores and sites. The result is the ultimate wedding registry list that includes everything from air fryers to airplane tickets, online cash funds, and even charitable collections that let friends and family celebrate your union by supporting causes close to your heart. Keep scrolling to get started on creating your dream registry.
Zola
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Zola
Pros & Cons
Comprehensive shop of experiences and gifts
Group gifting
20% off items left on registry
Sometimes confusing process to buy items from vendors
Overview
Zola is a one-stop online shop for wedding gifts with perks like completion discounts and even wedding planning services. Add items and experiences from the massive Zola online shop to create your perfect registry, or add on selections from any other online store.
The experience is easy for guests, as well, who can shop directly through Zola rather than being routed to another website for checkout. They can even put in for pricier items designated as group gifts.
Other Zola perks include a 20 percent discount off items left on your registry for six months after your wedding, wedding planning services, and a free wedding website builder where you can manage RSVPs, add your registry, and design matching wedding invitations.
Amazon
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Pros & Cons
Vast product selection
20% completion discount
Easy shipping and returns
Conveniently tracks who purchased which gifts
180-day return policy
Doesn't integrate with other online sites
No brick-and-mortar store
Overview
From towels and bedding to electronics and homewares, Amazon's extensive offerings allow you to register for just about anything you could imagine, from Keurig coffee makers to Weber grills to an Amazon Echo. Search by popular items, home goods, and celebrity and influencer registries to get inspiration for your own. You’ll get a 20 percent completion discount, plus free two-day shipping on eligible items and returns for up to 180 days.
MyRegistry
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MyRegistry
Pros & Cons
Barcode scanner to easily add gifts you see in person
Can sync with other registries
No fees for gift items purchased by guests
Versatile platform that makes shopping easy
2.9% charge on cash gifts, plus $0.30 processing fee
Confusing redirects to other sites
Takes some effort to find return policies for sellers
Overview
MyRegistry is a seamless aggregator for any gift you can dream up, with options to include even niche gifts from boutiques. If you're not into the aesthetic of a single brand or store, this is a fabulous option. Pick one-of-a-kind gifts from unique boutiques online with this universal registry, and add everything from home furnishings to experiences (think cooking classes or skydiving lessons), to your gift wish list. MyRegistry even partners with specialty retailers like REI.
Nothing is off limits for MyRegistry, including straight cash or donation links to a nonprofit you support with your time or funds.
Joy
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Joy
Pros & Cons
Universal registry that works with any site
No fees on cash gifts
Integrated with CashApp and Venmo
Integrated with Joy's other wedding planning and organization services
Relatively limited selection in its own store
Some users complain of limited functionality on the new company's site
Overview
Joy is a universal registry offering the standard suite of gifts, cash, experiences, and charity wedding registries, but with one important perk: no fees for cash registries. Joy is integrated with peer-to-peer payment platforms like Venmo and CashApp, meaning you and your guests can skip the credit card fees. Or, if you’re opting for a traditional registry, the Joy shop offers go-to picks like KitchenAid stand mixers, Airbnb gift cards, and Dyson vacuums—even add an item from any shopping site.
Pottery Barn
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Pottery Barn
Pros & Cons
Offers free design advice
Monogramming services
10% completion discount
Only sells housewares
No option to add items from additional stores
Overview
One of the many benefits of a Pottery Barn registry is access to free advice from the brand's design crew, so you can not only lay out your dream bedroom but also add all the necessary items to your registry. It’s the ideal retailer for couples who are cohabitating for the very first time—or those who have yet to shop for furniture because they were busy wedding planning. Pottery Barn can also add your new moniker to just about anything if you're a fan of customized, monogrammed housewares.
Registering with Pottery Barn will give you a 10 percent completion discount in the six months following the wedding and free shipping on eligible items.
Anthropologie
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Anthropologie
Pros & Cons
More unique home goods than most sellers
15% completion discount
Registry updates "in minutes" after an item is purchased
Some users complained of issues finding out who sent gifts and customer service problems
Some items may be back-ordered
Overview
With global-inspired textiles, unexpected patterns, and quirky flair, Anthropologie is the perfect registry destination for those with boho-chic tastes. Search the brand’s collection of dining and kitchen goods, home décor, furniture, and candles for the perfect accent pieces for the home to add to your wedding registry. The site makes it easy to shop by categories like glassware, bedding, and even baby essentials, and you’ll get a 15 percent completion discount to use within 90 days.
Target
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Target
Pros & Cons
Good selection of home goods, small appliances, electronics and more
One-year return policy
Guests can buy or contribute to experiences through Honeyfund partnership
In-store shopping at nearly 2,000 U.S. stores
Smaller selection than Amazon
No expert advisors
Cannot include gifts from other stores
Overview
If you are one of the many fans of Target’s "expect more, pay less" credo, you should certainly consider the retailer for your registry. Target guides you through the registry creation process, with options to denote group gifts, add items from other stores, and track thank-you notes. You'll also get a 15 percent completion discount to use in-store and online and free two-day shipping.
Target really wins for big-box stores with its partnership with Honeyfund, which allows guests to contribute cash or gift cards from Uber, Delta, Disney, Hotels.com, and more.
Bloomingdale's
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Bloomingdale's
Pros & Cons
Premium brands
20% off of wedding attire
Access to registry consultants, private events and travel partner
One-year return policy
20% completion discount
No cash gifts
Limited number of locations for in-store shopping or returns
Relatively expensive
Overview
At Bloomingdale’s, your honeymoon, wedding attire, and home goods are all just a scan away. With featured brands like All-Clad, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Ralph Lauren, Michael Aram, and Wedgwood, you can select houseware, furniture, and décor that are both functional and stylish. However, the real perks of a registry at this heritage department store are all the added benefits, which include a 20 percent discount off dresses, lingerie, and suiting for your wedding attire; honeymoon planning with the Travel Siblings; meetings with a personal consultant; invite-only events like spa days and cooking demos; bonus gifts from partner brands, and a 20 percent discount for six months.
Honeyfund
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Honeyfund
Pros & Cons
No fees for guests
Gift amounts can be applied to travel plans or other Honeyfund partners
Option for cash deposited to your bank account
Discounts available with partner brands
No option to make traditional gift wish list
Honeyfund takes a 3.5% + $0.59 fee from couples who receive cash gifts to their bank accounts
Some guests may be put off by cash gifting
Overview
Skip the list-making and fees and make it easy for guests to contribute to your honeymoon plans, a down payment, or other cash savings goals with Honeyfund. Use the platform to share details about your honeymoon so guests can allot their contributions toward airfare, activities, and tours, or drop in gift cards to popular hospitality brands.
For other cash goals, guests can easily send money electronically that will be automatically deposited in your bank account, thanks to the company’s partnership with Paypal and Stripe. Check out Honeyfund’s partner deals, where you can get a serious discount for booking a post-wedding trip with Sandals, Waldorf Astoria, Fairmont, Expedia, Princess Cruises, and dozens more.
Crate & Barrel
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Crate & Barrel
Pros & Cons
15% completion discount
Access to design consultants
Broad selection of furnishings and housewares
Easy group gifting
Relatively expensive
No gifting cash or experiences
Only 90 days to return non-furniture items and further restrictions on furniture
Overview
Crate & Barrel is a popular option for affordable housewares, sleek furniture, and entertaining essentials that are easy to add to your registry with just one click—the service is hard to beat.
The barware, bakeware, and bedding bundles make creating the registry as easy as shopping from it. You can even browse real couples’ registries, finding inspiration from other duos like yours. The registry service has many traditional perks, like a 15 percent newlywed discount and on-demand consultants available via online chat.
Macy’s
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Macy's
Pros & Cons
Extensive catalogue of items
25% off wedding-related clothes and accessories
Concierge services to help with your registry
10%-20% completion discount
Only 90 days after your wedding to return items
Some customers complained of logistics issues
Overview
Offering a huge selection of brands, products, and styles, Macy’s lets you cross nearly everything off your list, from a toaster oven to a new bedroom set. With a Macy’s registry, you’ll receive up to 25 percent off wedding-related fashions, jewelry, and watches, plus additional discounts on popular big-ticket registry categories like appliances, mattresses, and furniture. As a perk for busy couples, Macy’s drops all the discounts into your online "wallet" when you register, logging Reward Dollars even for items purchased by your guests. Plus, you’ll get a newlywed bonus of 10 to 20 percent off the remaining registry items.
Walmart
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Walmart
Pros & Cons
Broad selection of affordable gifts
In-app barcode scanner to add items while you shop in store
More than 4,500 locations
Few specialty or unique items
No cash or experience gifts (aside from gift cards to Walmart)
Only 90 days to return items
Overview
With more than 4,500 brick-and-mortar stores, complimentary in-store pickup, free next-day delivery, and an easy-to-use mobile app, a Walmart registry is the epitome of convenience. The superstore stocks housewares from beloved brands, including The Home Edit, Beautiful by Drew Barrymore, and Queer Eye, and offers “love it” lists from celebrities like country music star Miranda Lambert. Use your smartphone and the Walmart app to add items while in-store. As a thank you, Walmart will provide you with printed registry cards to add to your invitation suite.
Slowdance
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Slowdance
Pros & Cons
Unique and designer vintage goods
Wedding and registry guidance from curators
20% completion discount for six months
Price matching
Expensive
Not a good option for stocking up on household basics
Strict return policy
Overview
If you already live with your soon-to-be spouse and have the home basics covered, consider Slowdance's expertly curated registry for things like fine china and décor. Created by event planner Jung Lee, who puts together epic weddings around the world and owns a home décor shop in New York City, Slowdance focuses on beautiful heirlooms like Hermès china, hand-blown Italian glass goblets, Baccarat crystal barware, and tons of home décor from her portfolio of independent designers, rather than everyday items. Knowing where to start can be overwhelming—thankfully, her team of curators (not salespeople) guides you on incorporating these special items into your home.
The service includes a 20 percent registry completion discount within six months, price matching, and even free wedding planning advice from Lee's event company, Fête.
Geary’s Beverly Hills
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Gearys
Pros & Cons
Luxury goods from china to gold chains
Personal guidance from expert consultants
Option to change your mind about items you registered for
"Gift Letter" process may be confusing
No cash refunds
Expensive for a somewhat limited selection
Overview
This luxury retailer in Beverly Hills has long been a destination for shopping heritage home goods from brands like Christofle, Lalique, Bernardaud, Baccarat, Georg Jenson, and L’Objet. Insiders know its registry is equally one of a kind. Registrants gain access to Geary’s massive catalog of high-end crystal, china, décor, and even watches and jewelry, with guidance from personal consultants.
The gift acceptance service sets Geary’s further apart: All purchased “gifts” are deposited as funds into your Geary’s account, so you can coordinate shipping of the item when it fits your schedule. It also makes it convenient to swap for other items at the store if you change your mind. The store credit never expires, so you don't have to rush to decide which china pattern best fits your lifestyle.
Williams Sonoma
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Williams Sonoma
Pros & Cons
Exclusive personal shopping experience
Go-to source for cookware and entertaining supplies
Can link with Pottery Barn and other sister brands
Free gifts with registry and some gift purchases
Doesn't carry furniture or other housewares
Personal shopping experience may not be feasible in some locations
Only 90 days to return gifts
Overview
Ready for a VIP shopping experience? Williams Sonoma will give you the store to yourself so you can curate a registry with professional-grade cookware and entertaining essentials—all with guidance from their in-house experts. For devoted foodies, it’s an obvious registry pick. Use the helpful app to keep your registry organized, and watch out for bonus gifts from partner brands and complimentary cooking demos at nearby stores. Plus, you’ll get a post-wedding discount of 10 percent off purchases for six months after the big day.
RH
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Restoration Hardware
Pros & Cons
Extensive selection of furnishings and décor
Guests can purchase gift cards to be used toward items of your choosing
No expiration on your registry for you; two years of access for guests
Strict 30-day return policy
Sparse website with no concierge service
Relatively expensive
Overview
If your main registry goal is to outfit your home with everything from cozy couches to wall sconces, check out RH. Registries at the contemporary home furnishings company allow you to add items from the main RH collection, RH Modern, and RH Baby for a range of styles: Think faux-fur throws, dining room chandeliers, bar carts, outdoor loungers, original artworks, wool rugs, drapery, Italian bedding, and even robes and slippers.
CB2
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CB2
Pros & Cons
Personalized design appointments
AR-assisted design previews
Registry remains active for 18 months
Free gift wrapping with personalized message
No specified completion discount
Limited to CB2's housewares
Relatively expensive
Overview
Whether you want a modern teapot, low-slung sofa, or Insta-worthy coupe glasses, check out CB2’s wedding registry. Popular with those with modern tastes and smaller spaces, CB2 offers chic flatware and kitchen goods, fantastical décor, and collaborations with Lenny Kravitz, Fred Segal, and Goop to newlyweds. Registrants have access to services like in-home design appointments with a pro and an AR-enabled mobile app to help them imagine how their more than 1,000 products will look in their own home.
Snowe
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Snowe
Pros & Cons
15% completion discount
15% anniversary discount
Guests get a $20 discount on their own items with gift purchase
Relatively limited selection
Only 60 days for returns
Overview
A brand determined to provide timeless, luxurious pieces without the premium price tag, Snowe is the perfect registry destination for gifting refreshingly simple houseware designs made for living. Registrants can access the brand's catalog of home essentials, one-on-one consultations with their in-house professionals, a thank-you note manager to streamline the gratitude process, and a 15 percent completion discount on anything that remains on your list post-wedding. Not to mention, Snowe provides guests with a $20 discount on an off-registry personal purchase and the newlyweds with an additional 15 percent discount to commemorate their first anniversary.
Over the Moon
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Over The Moon
Pros & Cons
Carries both housewares and fashion
Offers options for cash gifts or contributions to honeymoon funds and experiences
Store credit if you change your mind about a gift
No completion discount
Only 15 days to make returns, with approval
Overview
Over The Moon offers a fabulous curation of elevated cottagecore designs and preppy-chic heirlooms, positioning its registry services towards couples wanting to "create a life well lived." From elegant houseware and monogram options to fashion and jewelry pieces that transition from bridal to beyond, the website provides a collection of hand-selected products from favorite brands and emerging artisans and the option to add gifts from other stores into one master registry. Cash gifts, honeymoon or experience funds, and charitable donations are also available.
Over The Moon helps you check off all the boxes, including a gift list and thank-you note manager, gift return conversion to store credit, and delivery options that keep all items in storage until you're ready to receive them.
Food 52
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Food52
Pros & Cons
Massive selection of kitchen and pantry goods
10% completion discount on any Food52 products for six months after wedding
Easy gift tracking
No completion discount (aside from 10%-off offer)
Only 30 days for returns with $9 fee
Overview
If food is your love language, consider Food52 for your registry. The service includes access to chef-approved staples, from kitchen and dining essentials (and luxuries) to the coolest pantry items you could imagine. Beyond curating a personal must-have list, registrants receive a 10 percent discount for up to six months post-wedding day.
Why Trust BRIDES
Stephanie Cain is a journalist and content strategist with 14 years of experience as a magazine editor, digital producer, content marketer, and public speaker. She focuses on weddings, wine, food, and travel. Madison Barber is a writer at BRIDES with over two years of experience writing roundups across numerous categories, including weddings, lifestyle, fashion, and beauty. She updated this article in 2025 for accuracy.