
The concept of a gift registry makes sense — visit your favorite stores, make a list of all of your gift preferences and have friends and family buy them for you so you don't have to spend your time returning unwanted and duplicate items.
Wedding registries are common practice these days, having been around since Chicago's Marshall Field's department store created them in 1924.
If first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in a baby carriage, it is no surprise that baby registries were the next thing.

In case you missed any of my fabulous
wedding coverage last week, no worries: you can find all of my coverage on our new site,
IDoSugar. And just in case you're starting to plan a registry, or if you're looking for cool ideas for a couple who are registering, check out these posts. They'll have everyone toasting to your success (and well-appointed home!).

Anyone who has ever
registered for wedding gifts knows that the process can be pretty overwhelming. Where should you register? And what should you choose once you've got that barcode scanner in your hot little hands?

One of the most fun things to add to your wedding registry is kitchen gadgets! From microwave ovens to coffee bean grinders, no kitchen is complete without a few gizmos. When choosing your registry items, be sure to look through your items first.

We've covered all the items you should
register for in order to create the perfect tablescape. And today we're talking about everything you need in order to create the food for the table! That's right, today it's all about
cookware and bakeware.

Since my guy and I are pretty set up as far as our home is concerned, we didn't want to register for a lot of stuff. That's why we registered for a hodgepodge of art and home items on
MyRegistry. We also wanted to give guests the option of donating to a charity in our names, instead of buying goods we don't need.

As you continue your
wedding registry, consider your bedroom. By now, you've got your
bathroom covered, as well as set
the perfect table, both areas of the home seen by your esteemed guests. But where's all the goodness you keep to yourself?

I love finding ways to make my outdoor space seem as welcoming and comfortable as my living room. After all, it's hard to beat the views and ambiance of a great outdoor space. Whether you have a small patio or a couple acres to stretch out on, you'll want to consider your outdoor needs when registering for wedding gifts.

You've picked out your favorite
dishware, you've found the
perfect glasses, and you've even — thanks to CasaSugar —
discovered the ultimate table linens. Now all that's left in creating the dining portion of your registry is flatware. While it may not be the most glamorous part of the table,
choosing the correct flatware is an import decision.

Though it may be a bit untraditional, for young couples living on their own for the first time or for recent graduate student couples, registering for furniture is a good way to get the basics for your home, without running up
credit card debt. In rare cases, a generous relative may pony up and buy you an entire sofa. For everyone else, there are retailers that will allow you to register for items at various price points (that will be affordable for all of your guests), and then
essentially exchange them for a credit to spend on a high priced item you actually want, such as furniture.