So Polka Dotties, what do you think about gift registries? I never used to be a big fan until it came to friends telling tales and reading posts like this one from Miss T. I’m always a fan of not being too strict about it and appreciating what happens – because there really should not be an expectation on guests to buy you a gift. (I’m also quite a weird gift receiver, it can’t be electronic because if it is, I will hold onto that thing for years because I am too sentimental, even when it slows down and can barely operate!) (Mr Polka that one is aimed at you which is why I am never getting rid of that computer you bought me as a birthday present once!).
To make life easier, there are so many fantastic registries online which give your guests easy access to your preferred gift choices and make it stress free – not only for you, but for them. This morning’s post is a bit of a round up of sorts of the great online gift registries I’ve found, that should hopefully help you decide which way to go.
Country Road’s brand new gift registry features
- All the latest, stylish Country Road stock to choose from
- Easy online setup
- Guests can choose to have gifts delivered to themselves or to you
- All gift wraps in Country Road’s signature gift wrapping
- Receive a 10% of the total purchases made on your registry as a Country Road gift card
The Peters of Kensington Wedding Registry features
- Easy online setup
- Online, telephone, fax and in store ordering
- Brands such as Kitchenaid, Wedgewood, Kate Spade and Alessi
- Fantastic prices
- Access to free gifts on purchases
The Orson & Blake Wedding Registry features
- Brands such as Diptyque, Jonathan Adler, John Derian and Villeroy & Boch
- Stylish gift wrapping
- National delivery
Wedding Gifts Direct
Wedding Gifts Direct Wedding Registry features
- Easy online setup
- Free gift on registry setup
- Free delivery for your guests
- Price matching
- Special discount for family members plus a lifetime discount on all products for you
- Brands such as Vera Wang, Kitchen Aid, Alessi, Le Creuset, Donna Hay and Sony
- Ability for guests to contribute to not just “products” but experiences such as your honeymoon, a fine dining experience or a wishing well
The Wedding List Co wedding registry features
- Easy online or in store setup
- Online, telephone or in store purchasing
- Brands including Coco Republic, have Your Met Miss Jones, Missoni, Waterford Crystal and Otto
- Extended gift options including a contribution registry, experiences, photography vouchers and Red Balloon Day vouchers
- Access to free products on brand promotions
- Gift wrap or eco friendly bags available
The Gift Table
The Gift Table online registry features
- Ability to purchase online or over the phone
- Customised home page for you and your guests allowing you to not only manage your registry but also your guest list
- Easy online setup
- Extended registry options including “The giving tree” and a charity registry
- Ability to order customised invitations
- Purchase remaining gifts off your registry after the wedding with a 15% discount
The Wheel & Barrow Wedding Registry features
- Set your registry up in-store
- Allow guests to purchase in store or over the phone
- Access to Wheel & Barrow’s classic and extensive range of home goods
- Additional brands such as Bodum, Kitchenaid, Schott Zwiesel and Masterchef
- Choice of delivery to your or to your guests homes
The Melbourne Wedding Registry (also check out The Sydney Wedding Registry)
The Melbourne Wedding Registry features
- Choose gifts instore at their showroom or online
- Guests can purchase online, instore or over the phone
- Brands including Mark Tuckey, Georg Jensen, Alessi, Scanpan and Kitchenaid
- Low delivery fee
- Access to free products from a brand’s special offers
- Lifetime 10% discount on all products
This is just the start of gift registry options – there are a myriad of different registries out there including honeymoon registries and furniture store registries. What option did you choose and if not what are your thoughts?
I actually am a fan of gift registries, not out of greed :p but because it makes things much easier on the guests.
And you can set up a gift registry pretty much *anywhere* nowadays. I’ll bet Home Depot has them, LOL.
Great idea, just make sure (as the bride and groom) you offer plenty of low-cost options. A gift registry at Tiffany just isn’t going to offer your guests what they were hoping for in terms of expenditure. :p
I thin Bunnings (a version of Home Depot here in Australia) used to have them and I wish they’d properly offer them!
(and darn re Tiffany! ;)!)
Oh, and in terms of the actual registries shown: I LOVE Country Road.