The simple fact of the matter is that many of your friends and family members will not be sure of what you to get you as a wedding present. Planning in advance by setting up a gift registry with a department store or two allows your loved ones to purchase a gift with full confidence that it will be something that you and your new spouse will be able to use and enjoy. As a bonus, so many stores offer gift cards now. This means that even the most indecisive gift giver can at least purchase a gift card to a store that he or she knows the two of you enjoy.

Providing a gift registry also helps your loved ones in another way. Most department stores are more than happy to wrap the gifts and deliver them to the address associated with the bride and groom. For persons who have trouble wrapping presents, and especially for loved ones that will be traveling from out of state to attend the wedding, this service is very much appreciated.

From the perspective of the bride and groom, using a wedding gift registry is also a winning proposition. No one wants to end up with a dozen toasters and a set of waffle irons in every color on the market. By setting up a registry and picking out items that you really will use in your new home, you are assured of not having to spend time returning items that have been duplicated or that you simply do not need. This can help to avoid a lot of hurt feelings with various relatives and friends down the road.

A wedding gift registry can make life much easier for the happy couple and for those that love them. If you are getting married soon and have not set up a registry at one or two department stores, then do so today. Everyone will be much happier in the long run.