Wedding registry is overwhelming… From china patterns to silverware, there are SO many choices. So in this article, we’re going to break it down and just focus on the choice of store for your wedding registry by describing all of the top wedding registry stores and all perks and policies that each store offers. If you’re asking your hubby-to-be, ” where should we register for our wedding,” this post is just for you!
[Further reading: If you’re going to be registering for your wedding soon, be sure to read all of my tips and tricks for registering for your wedding here].
I found the choice of top wedding registry stores a bit overwhelming. I was asking all of our friends and family ” where should we register for our wedding ? “. Everyone seemed to have different answers for us.
Each of these top wedding registry stores offers so many different perks that it was hard to compare them all. Well, have no fear! I’ve done all the hard work for you.
Before we jump into the perks of each top wedding registry store, let’s tackle a super common question…
How Many Stores Should I Register At For Wedding?
As I mentioned in this post with registry tips and tricks, I’d recommend registering for your wedding at two to three different top wedding registry stores.
I prefer one online registry (like Amazon) and one in-store registry (like Target or Pottery Barn). It’s important for your guests to have a couple of different options.
Some gift-givers may prefer the ease of online shopping and others may enjoy going into the store and selecting their gift in person.
Ready to see all the top wedding registry stores & all their perks??
Here are all of the different perks and policies that each store is offering for their wedding registries. Hopefully, by having this all rounded up in one place, you’ll be able to compare the top wedding registry stores side by side to make your decision on what store is best for you.
This top wedding registry stores post contains affiliate links, but nothing that I wouldn’t wholeheartedly recommend anyway! Read my full disclosure here.
Note: The article was originally written in September 2016, but has been updated in February 2020, April 2022 and again in February 2024. The stores, of course, may change their policies at any time in the future.
The Best Wedding Registry Stores + Perks
Amazon Wedding Registry
- One-time 20% completion discount on select items shipped and sold by Amazon.com within 90 days of your wedding (up to order total of $1,500 for a max $300 discount). For the completion discount, you have to have received $500 or more in purchases from your Amazon registry.
- Amazon seriously has the “World’s Largest Selection” of products. Now that they’ve started selling handmade items, there’s really nothing you can’t find on Amazon.
- Fast and fee shipping on items over $25.
- It’s convenient to register from home on your computer or on your mobile device or tablet using the Amazon app.
- Thank You list helps keep track of where the gifts are coming from including addresses for your to easily write your thank you notes. This is SO convenient!
- Online Returns Center makes registry returns simple. You have up to 180 days after your wedding to return gifts. Returns are even easier on Amazon now! There are over 18,000 drop-off locations and you can schedule a pick-up. The gift-giver will never know that you’ve returned their gift. However, this is only for Amazon.com products. If the item was purchased through a third-party seller, you will have to contact the gift giver to help with the return if you don’t have the gift receipt.
- 5% cash back if you use your Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature credit card.
- NEW for 2020: Amazon has now added group gifting, which allows friends and family to contribute any amount of their choice towards items in their wedding registry. Learn more about Amazon’s group gifting here.
- NEW for 2024: Amazon has added a gift card fund option where you friends and family can contribute to a gift card fund.
- NEW for 2024: Make it yours. You can now upload your favorite pictures, add notes and highlight the items you’d love the most. You’ll also get a custom URL to send your guests to.
Target Wedding Registry
- Target Registry discount after the wedding – 15% completion discount (and anything else you’d like to add after the fact!). Discount excludes items that are shipped by Target 3rd Party Partners.
- On-the-go access to manage your registry through the free Target Registry app, which includes gift tracking to see who has given you what and who you’ve already thanked!
- Returns and exchanges for up to a year after your wedding with or without a receipt!
- You can add items from any other site to your Target registry, just like Amazon’s Universal Registry option.
- Group gifting makes it easy for your friends and family to come together to purchase a larger item off of your registry.
- Can manage registry online or register for items in store.
- New for 2020: You can personalize your wedding registry page with photos and a custom URL!
- New for 2020: Free 2-day shipping when you spend $35 or use your RedCard
- New for 2020: Target offers a price match guarantee
- New for 2020: You can snag some of your favorites from the beautiful Target exclusive lines like Hearth and Hand with Magnolia, Project 62, Opalhouse, Threshold, Casaluna, Room Essentials, Brightroom, and Made by Design
- New for 2020: Target has partnered with Honeyfund to allow your friends & family to contribute to your honeymoon and newlywed experiences as a wedding gift!
- New for 2024: Target has created a wedding registry checklist so you don’t miss anything as you build your registry.
Crate & Barrel Wedding Registry
- 15% completion discount on all purchases for 6 months after your wedding (not just items remaining on your registry). You can use the discount as many times as you’d like, unlike other stores where it is a one-time usage.
- Exclusive selection of Crate & Barrel products.
- Registry experts are available in stores and ready to assist you one-on-one. Get help from a Design Expert if registering for furniture.
- In-store registry events.
- Free shipping on purchases of $49 or more.
- Thank You Manager helps keep track of your gift-givers.
- Mobile app to manage your registry.
- Easy and convenient returns.
- Best price guarantee.
- Buy online, pick up in stores.
- Gift cards can be redeemed at Crate & Barrel or CB2.
- New for 2020: Group gifting allows your friends and family to chip in to purchase a larger item that you’ll love.
- New for 2024: Free bonus gifts from top brands like Caraway, All-Clad, Zwilling, Le Creuset, Lodge, Nespresso, and more.
- New for 2024: Get $100 referral for referring friends to start a Crate & Barrel registry.
Williams Sonoma Wedding Registry
- Bonus gifts from leading brands
- 10% completion discount that is good for 6 months post-wedding
- Couples can make free, private (or virtual) appointments to get one-on-one guidance with a registry specialist.
- The registry app allows you to manage your registry, create digital checklists, and scan products in-store to add to your registry.
- Registry checklist with everything you need into one, easy streamlined checklist to make registering simple.
- Your guests will receive the buy online, pick up in-store program, free shipping, and free gift wrapping.
- New for 2024: Price match guaranteed
Bed Bath & Beyond Bridal Registry
- One-time 20% completion discount on the remaining items on your registry to use within 6 months
- Free shipping over $39
- Hassle-free returns within 90 days. (I can honestly say that their return policy is BOMB! We chose to register here for our wedding and we were able to bring back items without a receipt no problem).
- Registry check list if you’re not sure what to register for.
Macy’s Wedding Registry
- 20% completion discount on all remaining items on your list (or anything you’d like to add), plus 10% furniture, mattresses & other home items, for up to 6 months after your wedding (it’s NOT a one-time discount, you can use it as many times you’d like in-store or online for the 6 months post-wedding)
- Exclusive newlywed discounts include two different coupons for EXTRA 20% OFF select reg.-priced, sale & clearance small appliances & home items or EXTRA 10% OFF select reg.-priced, sale & clearance furniture, mattresses & rugs.
- Free shipping with $49 purchases and free store pickup.
- Free returns by mail within 90 days.
- Online Macy’s registry thank you manager.
- Registry checklist provided.
- Bonus gifts from top brands like Caraway, Nambe, All-Clad, Fortessa, Le Creuset, Nespresso, Vitamix and more
Pottery Barn Registry Perks
- 10% completion discount on any items remaining on your registry for up to 6 months after your wedding.
- One-on-one registry help to select items and merge your styles and create the perfect registry.
- Gift cards/credits for returned items can be redeemed at Williams-Sonoma and West Elm stores as well.
- Specialists can help with free design services.
- The Monogram Shop allows you to register for personalized items like dinnerware, towels, bedding, decor more.
- Pottery Barn Wedding Registry checklist to help you choose items.
- Free shipping for you and your guests.
- New for 2020: The wedding registry app allows you to scan in-store or shop online.
Bloomingdale’s Wedding Registry
- 20% completion discount on anything remaining on your registry for up to 6 months after your wedding.
- Dedicated registry consultants that can work with you on your wedding registry every step of the way. You can chat with them online, email, text, or book an appointment.
- Couples are offered perks like 20% off dresses, suits, intimates, jewelry, shoes, formalwear and more.
- Thank you Card manager and printable checklist
- Bonus gifts available from brands like Vitamix, Le Creuset, Kate Space, Shun, Cuisinart, All-Clad and more.
- In-store events.
- Free honeymoon planning and deals with The Travel Siblings for honeymoons.
- New for 2024: Get 2x points on qualifying purchases for 12 months after your wedding when you use your Bloomingdale’s Credit Card
Dillard’s Wedding Registry Perks
- 20% completion discount available in-store only.
- Bonus gifts from several brands.
- You’re able to manage your registry online or in-store.
- Pick up in-store available.
- Free shipping to your local store for order over $50
Update (new for 2022): The Container Store no longer has a registry program.
There you have it! Wow, once I started doing the research I realized just how many top wedding registry stores there are!
What perk is most important to you? Where did you choose to register for your wedding? Are you still asking yourself ” Where Should We Register For Our Wedding ?”
In case you missed the other wedding registry posts…
Thanks for listing everything out Chelsea! I’m helping my friend with her wedding prep and I’ll be sending this info over to her! I also agree that Amazon and Target are must have stores for a wedding registry. I used both but primarily focused on Amazon and I’m glad I did, because I ended up getting some gifts that I use all the time and my guests spent a fraction of the price they would have spent elsewhere!
Is there a way to get a checklist that we can download? I don’t see it anywhere on the site.
Hi Shelli! The checklist for your wedding registry can be downloaded here: https://www.makingmanzanita.com/the-ultimate-wedding-registry-checklist/