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The 7 best wedding gift lists and registry sites for 2022
Creating a gift registry takes the pressure off your wedding guests in finding the perfect present
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If the prospect of your wedding day isn’t exciting enough, then maybe the thought of creating your gift list will get you going.
Traditionally, gift registries would feature key household items the happy couple would need upon setting up their first home together. However nowadays, gifts go far beyond sheets, spoons and the classic blender as couples are often already cohabiting by the time they walk down the aisle.
If you’re a bride or groom-to-be, wondering why you should create a gift list, then it’s worth noting it’s for solely selfish reasons (in a good way, of course!). A gift registry makes it easy for your guests to pick something they know you actually want; they’ll be safe in the knowledge that they’re not buying you something that five other guests at your wedding have also bought you.
Even if you haven’t got time to pop to the store to make your wish list, many places offer the choice of creating one online so you don’t have to miss out.
And even if you don’t need a new juicer, you can still create a list. Check out the different options below and just remember a few rules:
- Try to pick things that will be useful in your joint future and make sure you both love every piece.
- Don’t be shy when making a long list. Pick plenty of products at a range of prices so your friends and family have lots to choose from.
- If there are a few products which are very expensive but which you really love, then pick a registry that allows for group gifting. This way more than one guest can club together to buy you the high ticket item.
Now, get shopping.
Best wedding gift registry sites
1. John Lewis
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Let’s start with a classic. This stalwart of the British high street is probably the first place that comes to mind when the words ‘gift list’ are uttered. Reliable, not flashy and Never Knowingly Undersold, you’ll find a huge range of options to help you set up home. From bedding to pans and everything in between, there’s a reason why John Lewis is one of the most popular gift registries in the UK.
If you manage to make it to a John Lewis store, a major benefit is being able to actually see the products before you add them to your list. You’ll be given a special ‘zapper’ (technical term) to scan the things you want and you’ll even be offered a slice of cake and a hot drink on the house, for when you need a break from the shopping - or you can use the John Lewis app.
2. The Wedding Shop
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If you want endless choice, no restrictions and your pick from some gorgeous high end brands, then The Wedding Shop could be the list for you. Buyers travel all over the world sourcing new and interesting products and you can swap things in and out if you change your mind.
The service is completely free to you and your guests and they offer virtual appointments if you’re looking for advice on how to get started. And it’s not just practical homewares here; you can set up funds for your honeymoon or for experiences that friends and family can contribute to if they wish.
3. Wedding Present Company
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The Wedding Present Company has a showroom in London and there’s the option to do it online. Once you’ve picked out your dream pieces, you can set up either a Fixed or Flexible list. Fixed means you know exactly what you want and the items will be ordered into the warehouse as soon as one of your guests buys them. A Flexible list offers you the chance to assess it after your wedding and make any swaps or changes. Brands available include The White Company, Jo Malone, Le Creuset and Aga, so you’re pretty much covered.
4. Virgin Holidays
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The reality is that most couples who get married these days have already been living together for some time, so the need for household appliances and towels isn’t quite so urgent. Add to that the fact that, according to wedding planning website Hitched, the average cost of a wedding in 2021 was £17,300, and it’s no surprise many brides and grooms prefer to set up a honeymoon fund instead of a traditional gift list.
While some registries offer you the chance to have a holiday pool alongside your main list, at Virgin Holidays it’s all about your honeymoon. Book your trip directly with Virgin and then create the gift list online. You can then send the link to friends and family or Virgin will provide cards to be sent out with your invitations.
5. Prezola
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Voted the Best Gift List at the 2018 UK Wedding Awards, Prezola has everything you’ll need as a newly married couple. With over 50,000 items from 500 brands, including Nespresso, Smeg and Graham & Green, you really will be the most stylish newlyweds around. But Prezola also offers you the chance to set up cash, honeymoon and charity funds alongside your favourite products, so guests can contribute to either and do it discreetly. And you can even add champagne, wine and spirits to your list, ensuring you can keep celebrating long after the wedding is over.
6. Patchwork
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Patchwork is a great option for those couples who only want to ask for money. But ask nicely. It allows you to set up a honeymoon fund, for example, but within it specify the different options available for guests to pay for. So they can pay for one night in your hotel, a romantic dinner on the beach, a spa treatment or even just a couple of cocktails. This way they at least get to know exactly what their money is going towards. But the bespoke benefits of Patchwork don’t stop there. Why not ask for the gift of fresh flowers for a year? Or membership of the National Trust, or even your favourite music venue? So much better than a food processor.
7. Amazon
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If you’ve already got an Amazon Prime trigger finger then why not put it to good use on your wedding gift list? As you’ll already be aware you can buy pretty much anything from the online retailer so what its wedding registry lacks in elegance, it makes up for in convenience. You won’t be able to organise group gifting but the sheer range of products will ensure that there’s a present for every budget.
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