"The practice of a bridal registry was first instituted by Chicago-founded department store Marshall Field's in 1924 at its Marshall Field and Company Building as a means for the engaged couple to indicate chosen china, silver and crystal patterns to family and friends. US-based Target stores were the first to introduce an electronic self-service gift registry in 1993, using a service provided by The Gift Certificate Center, Minneapolis, MN. The technology was invented and subsequently patented by William J. Veeneman et al., the founder and CEO of The Gift Certificate Center." (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridal_registry)
Registering is an interesting experience. The choosing of items to accommodate a lifetime... It is also seems slightly strange to be choosing the gifts you wish to receive. I see the practicality associated with the practice, but odd none the less to know what you will be receiving before you receive it. Tradition continues though and of course there is some sense in the customs that have become mainstays. This all being said, I would like to inform everyone where they might find our desired home goodies. All are available on-line and two of the three are available in store if you so choose to shop the old fashioned way. All should be found by searching with my name, Corinne Duggan, and with our wedding date Nov. 28, 2009.
- Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wedding/X6E3DDD8YBAI - direct link if needed)
- Bloomingdale's (Brown bag it!)
- Bed, Bath & Beyond ( I like that this store has such an epic name for selling towels and linens)
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