The 15 best places for your online wedding registry
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You’re engaged? Congratulations! This is such an exciting time for you and your significant other, and one that should be as stress-free and simple as possible. Even still, there are probably a million things running through your head right now like venue options, the guest list, color palettes, caterers… the list could go on forever. In the midst of all the chaos, it’s important to think about ways to make the planning easier, and one of those ways is deciding on a great place to register.
With many 2022 couples deciding to postpone their nuptials until this year, not only does registering online for your wedding take a load off your guests, it also gives you peace of mind in a time when anything could change. Think of it this way: You pick the gifts you want (fun!) and the registry does the rest. That’s it! No need for your guests, or you, to even leave the house.
But, as with everything else wedding-related, there are lots of places to choose from when trying to decide the best place to register online. There are plenty of varying offers, product stocks, and the average price of items to think about, depending on your needs and guest budget. Considering this, we’ve narrowed down the top 15 places to register for your wedding online, so it’s one less thing you and your beau have to do.
1. The Knot
Enjoy The Knot's Universal Registry to register for any item, anywhere
Product Selection: XL Return Policy: 90 days of shipment confirmation Prices: $ $ $
Among the many places to register for a wedding, The Knot seems to be one of the most popular. This comes as no surprise, seeing as its numerous features and options can be super helpful for brides and grooms throughout the wedding planning process.
First, you’re able to add any item you want to your registry, from anywhere you want. That’s right—anywhere. Because The Knot has partnerships with many stores like Target, Bed, Bath & Beyond, and Wayfair, you’ll be able to sync your registry from any of the retailers into one registry on The Knot. They call it the Universal Registry; one place for all your registered gifts so you and your guests can see everything at once. Plus, gifts aren’t the only thing you can register for on The Knot. You’re also able to register for cash funds that could go towards a honeymoon, pet fund, home renovations, or anything else you’d like. Keep everything organized with their free wedding website service as well, which easily handles the registry and other important wedding details so guests can stay up to date on the latest.
Best of all, there are The Knot Gifts Back program which donates a percentage of purchases made at participating retailers to more than 100 charitable organizations. All you have to do is choose your charity and pick your gifts, and The Knot donates up to 3% of all qualifying gifts to your chosen cause.
2. Zola
Meet your wedding personal assistant
Product Selection: Large Return Policy: Free Prices: $ $ $
For those who want a registry that could double as a personal assistant, Zola has everything you need to develop the perfect item list and keep you on track until the big day. From the fun quiz to personalize your registry preferences to the super-easy "Thank You Manager" that organizes all purchases, you won’t have to worry about a thing.
With Zola, your guests will enjoy free shipping, no matter how many items they purchase off the registry. Zola’s price match also gives guests the chance to find a cheaper version of a product within 48 hours (although it must be from their list of approved online retailers, which is available on the site). After you’ve said I do, you and your new life partner get to enjoy 20% off the remaining registry products. As for returns, they’re free! The only catch here is that the store value of the product (what it cost at the time of purchase) will be stored in your Zola account to be redeemed at Zola only.
3. Bed, Bath & Beyond
Bed, Bath & Beyond is a great one stop shop for your registry needs
Product Selection: Large Return Policy: Gifts—365 days for merchandise credit. Experiences—No Prices: $ $ $
When it comes to overall quality and value in a wedding registry, you’ll find both in spades at Bed, Bath & Beyond. Not only does the trusted home goods retailer offer up an incredible array of products to choose from for your registry—from kitchen gadgets to matching bath towels—but you’re even able to shop for experiences. Whether it’s a trip, a cultural experience, wellness, or even food and cooking, you can select something you and your fiance(e) will love.
More special perks of having a registry with Bed, Bath & Beyond include a helpful checklist that ensures you’ve included everything you need and haven’t missed a beat (or blender). Plus, if your loved ones end up purchasing $500 worth of gifts from your registry within 9 months, you’ll earn $100 in rewards. That means that you can redeem the “My Funds” online or in-store for even more goodies. If in fact, your registry has gifts leftover, they offer a discount of 20% on anything remaining so nothing gets left behind. In the event that something needs to be returned, that’s no problem either. Their policy states that items can be returned for up to 365 days for merchandise credit. Unfortunately, returns and refunds are not accepted for experiences.
Register with Bed, Bath & Beyond
4. Macy’s
Enjoy a collection of name brands you know and love
Product Selection: Medium Return Policy: 90 days Prices: $ $ $
Keeping with tradition, Macy’s is still one of the best places to get everything you need in a well-rounded registry list. Although the stock is somewhat limited compared to other places we’ve reviewed, it’s certainly curated to feature the best of the best products. Here you can find everything from clothing to bed frames, all with the top brands you know and love.
Macy's unique offer of 20% off items in-store and online (to be used as many times as you’d like) for six months post-wedding is a deal we can’t find anywhere else. You’re also able to return any item from your registry within 90 days, which is a perfect grace period to make sure what you got is exactly what you wanted. Plus, the Macy’s Thank You Card Manager allows for you to keep an eye on gifts you’ve received and need to send thank you notes for. If your guests would like, they even have the option to gift wrap their purchase for $6 per order, and write a personalized note at no additional cost.
5. Crate & Barrel
Stay up to date in the Crate & Barrel registry app for the latest purchases
Product Selection: Large Return Policy: 90 days Prices: $ $ $ $
If you’re seeking a minimal vibe for your registry, look no further than Crate & Barrel. The selection of furniture, decor, and appliances all reflect a similar artisanal feel and feature beautifully modern and clean designs. But choosing to register with Crate & Barrel gets you a lot more than just a perfectly curated living room.
Some great benefits you can get include a price match guarantee on every product and a 15% discount for you and your beau for three whole months after your big day. Friends and family get great savings, too, with free shipping on eligible registry purchases of $49 or more and the option to go in together on higher-priced items without making it complicated. Plus, the Crate & Barrel registry app keeps you informed every time a registry item is purchased so you can effortlessly stay on top of the action. Did an item not end up working out? No worries; the 90-day return policy has you covered just in case.
6. Williams Sonoma
Get the most out of your registry with a one-on-one virtual consultation
Product Selection: Medium Return Policy: 90 days Prices: $ $ $ $
While the convenience of registering online is great, there may be some couples who appreciate a personal touch. If that’s the case for you, Williams Sonoma has just what you need. Along with their in-house registry consultations, they’ve recently given couples the ability to book a one-on-one virtual consultation with a registry expert. This unique feature isn’t all they’ve got to offer, either.
Couples who register with Williams Sonoma get to enjoy a 10% completion discount that’s valid for up to six months post-wedding, plus a free registry checklist that lists every item you need or may have missed. Download the Williams Sonoma Registry app for managing changes on the go, as well as keeping every gift and guest organized so sending thank you cards post-wedding won’t be such a chore.
As far as returns go, items purchased from your Williams Sonoma gift registry can be returned within 90 days of the wedding (or 90 days of purchase, whichever date is later) for a refund in the form of a merchandise credit.
7. Bloomingdale’s
Free gifts when you register? Count us in!
Product Selection: Large Return Policy: 365 days Prices: $ $ $ $
Being one of the most notable home goods stores ever, it’s no wonder that Bloomingdale’s is a top place to register for your wedding. They’ve got exclusive styles and some of the world’s best brands, all for you to pick from and delight in.
Some fantastic special perks you’ll get for registering with Bloomingdale’s include 20% off dresses, suiting, intimates, and more before your special day, as well as 20% off everything left on your registry for a whole six months afterward. Even more, when you purchase the remaining items on your registry from certain brands, you’ll get free bonus gifts like a Breville cutting board or Italian champagne glasses from Vietri.
Bloomingdale’s also offers helpful tools and guides for navigating the registration process including a checklist and a thank you card manager. You’re also invited to exclusive in-store events, just by being registered. Enjoy a relaxing spa day or even a lingerie fitting! Best of all, you have the choice to use their complimentary honeymoon planning service and get extra perks like upgrades on arrival and resort credits. You'll have a whole 365 days after your wedding to return almost any gift you've gotten from your Bloomingdale's registry for a store credit.
8. Sur La Table
Sur La Table has all the kitchen accessories you need
Product Selection: Medium Return Policy: 60 days Prices: $ $ $ $
Sur La Table, known for its collection of innovative (and beautiful) kitchen accouterments like cookware, bakeware, and dinnerware, offers an online wedding registry that best suits the minimal couple. With not many frills attached, the registry allows you to add products from Sur La Table to a registry that can be sent to family and friends.
Upon registering, you’ll receive special free gifts from Cuisinart, Le Creuset, and Microplane Tools. For example, if you add $150 worth of Cuisinart products to your registry, you’ll receive a free Pop and Serve popcorn maker. Then, once products begin to be bought off the registry by wedding guests, more free gifts are offered depending on the amount spent. Some of those brands included in the deal are All-Clad Cookware, Lodge Cookware, and Staub Cookware. If you’re not totally satisfied with a product you receive off your registry, you have 60 days to return it (through the mail with a printable return shipping label or in-store) for a refund in the form of a Sur La Table gift card.
9. West Elm
Add items across the West Elm family of brands for more options
Product Selection: Medium Return Policy: 90 days Prices: $ $ $ $
Registering with West Elm has some great benefits. They offer group gifting so multiple guests are able to pitch in on higher-priced item(s), plus thank you reminders to help you keep track of who sent what so sending out your thank you cards will be a breeze (and your MOH gets a break). West Elm also provides refunds of eligible items purchased from your registry either within 90 days of your event or 90 days of purchase (whichever is later). That gives you plenty of time to soak in your newly-wedded bliss worry-free.
Unique to West Elm, there is “The One” registry system that allows you to add items across the West Elm family of brands (that means Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, and Pottery Barn Kids) and keep track of everything all in one easy list. As if it couldn’t get any better, registering with West Elm automatically provides you with some deals from other retailers, like 20% off a Minted purchase and 20% off any order from Mark & Graham. So, not only will your registry be sorted but you’ll get to save big on other important wedding elements.
10. Anthropologie
Your unique style deserves a unique registry
Product Selection: Medium Return Policy: 60 days Prices: $ $ $ $
With playfulness and whimsy, Anthropologie holds the title for the most unique place to register, and that’s a good thing. Say goodbye to monotonous and boring patterns, dull designs, and seen-it-before decor. Here, you and your beau are able to show your personalities in your selections and have a little fun—since that’s what it’s all about, yes? Choose from categories like room decor, bedding, glassware, food storage, dinnerware, and more.
Now down to the details. When it’s time to buy their gift of choice, your guests have the opportunity to have it gift wrapped for $4 per box, or they can decide to DIY-it with a provided wrap for just $2 per box. They’ll also be able to send along a personalized gift note for no additional charge. After your wedding date, you’ll receive a 15% off promotional code to purchase any of the items remaining on your registry. This one-time-use code is only valid for 90 days, however, but you’re able to use it online or in stores. Your registry will remain active online and in stores for one year following your event. As for returns, within 60 days gets you a refund but outside of 60 days will be given a merchandise credit.
11. Pottery Barn
The one stop shop for your entire home
Product Selection: Large Return Policy: 90 days Prices: $ $ $ $
From furniture to decor to kitchen gadgets, Pottery Barn has a fantastic selection of products to fill up your registry. In fact, if you’re feeling overwhelmed with it all, they put together a top-100 list of must-have registry items so you can narrow it down a bit.
Along with its extensive product offerings, Pottery Barn also has complimentary one-on-one registry assistance so you can more easily assess which products will be best for your future life together. Having a Pottery Barn registry also entitles you to a 10% completion discount on remaining registry items for six months post-wedding (as long as the items were added prior to your date). Along with other retailers on this list, they also feature a registry checklist to help guide you in the right direction. As for returns, you may receive a refund or exchange within 90 days of your wedding (or within 90 days of purchase; whichever date is later).
12. Wayfair
Your guests will love the free shipping on all items
Product Selection: Large Return Policy: 90 days Prices: $ $ $
There are many reasons to register with Wayfair for your wedding, but one stands out to us the most: the amazing wide selection of products. We love Wayfair for a multitude of things, like furniture, kitchen goods, and appliances, as well as decor and bedding, so there’s certainly no shortage of great deals to choose from. Plus, everything on your registry ships free, no matter how big or small. Go ahead, register for that bed frame!
You’ll also be able to enjoy free returns for a full 90 days in exchange for a store credit. If not everything in your registry was picked, there’s a 20% completion discount for any non-purchased gifts that lasts for six months post-wedding. Along with group gifting options, Wayfair also provides curated registry collections to spur ideas so you don’t forget those important items. After your wedding, you can download a comprehensive list of who bought which gifts so there’ll be no confusion once it’s time to send those thank you cards.
13. Amazon
Amazon offers the biggest selection of products
Product Selection: XL Return Policy: 180 days Prices: $ $-$ $ $
It’s great to register with Amazon for the same reasons it’s great for everyday purchases: convenience and variety. Simply put, there’s no shortage of items on Amazon, and they’ll all get to you as quickly as you can say “I do.”
As if the extensive stock on Amazon alone wasn’t enough, with their universal registry you can search for and add products to your registry from anywhere on the internet. That’s right—anywhere. And don’t worry about those bigger, higher-priced items. With group gifting, your friends and family are able to contribute to the total cost of an expensive item together. They’ll also enjoy the two-day shipping that Amazon is known for, so there will be no stress-waiting by the mailbox on the morning of the wedding. Guests can give back, too; Amazon Smile is available with their registry purchases in order to support their favorite charities. Want to guide folks in the right direction? Highlight the items you love the most so they’re guaranteed to be bought first, and see who gave what with the package x-ray tool so you’ll know just who to thank. Best of all, there’s a 20% completion discount for the remaining items in your registry just in case you don't get everything you want.
14. Target
Shop your favorite Target brands for your registry
Product Selection: Medium - Large Return Policy: 1 year Prices: $ $-$ $ $
Depending on your specific needs, Target has a good selection of kitchen, bath, and decor to easily fill up your registry list, specifically Target exclusives we know and love like Hearth & Hand by Magnolia, Threshold, and Opalhouse. If by any chance you’re not able to find something you’re looking for, Target has a universal registry feature that lets you add on products you want from other websites.
Other great features include gift tracking (to see who gave what and who you’ve already thanked), group gifting for guests to share the cost of those pricer items, a helpful checklist so you don’t miss anything, and a price match guarantee so you can ensure your guests are getting the best price possible. Even better, if there are some items left in the registry after your big day, you’ll receive a 15% discount on them.
Recently Target partnered with Honeyfund, a service that lets your friends & family contribute to your honeymoon and newlywed experiences as a wedding gift alternative (or add-on). You can use these funds for anything from honeymoon travel to date nights. Choose from amazing adventures like a romantic cruise, dinner and a movie, and even wine tastings.
15. Walmart
Walmart has the name brands and prices you love
Product Selection: Large Return Policy: 90 days Prices: $ $
Get the cooking, dining, and household essentials that you want, for a lot less. Registering with Walmart gives you access to their famously low prices, as well as the Registry section of the Walmart app, allowing you to scan and register for items both online and in-store.
A nice perk when registering with Walmart is the registry card, which is not something we’ve seen with other retailers. Once your registry is created and completed, a custom card is created with your registration information so that you can print and place them into shower invitations. About the size of a business card, they’re perfect for easily giving friends and relatives access to your registry without the fuss. Walmart even offers a variety of personalized gifts from jewelry to cake toppers. Have a favorite photo? It can be made into a blanket, wall decor, or pillow of your choice. When it comes to returning any items you weren’t 100% satisfied with, registry returns are able to be made within 90 days and can be done by both mail or in-store.
