a marriage of convenience
pairing registries and the web makes
gift buying easier, albeit less personal
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los angeles times
july 19, 2001
By christine frey
When I went to the mall to buy a friend's
bridal shower gift, the stainless steel wine bucket she registered
for was not in stock. So when I looked for her wedding present
a few weeks later, I decided to skip another trip to the mall
and purchase a gift from her online registry.
...
The registry at http://www.yourweddingregistry.com
is designed so couples can register for anything they want,
regardless of manufacturer or retailer. However, as the site
is not affiliated with any other businesses, couples must
create their registry on their own and provide a list to Your
Registry. The company then sends notices to guests and posts
the registry online for a fee. Based on the number of invitations
a couple send out, the fee can range from $40 for 25 or fewer
guests to $285 for more than 300 guests. Wedding guests without
Internet access can call the company and receive a copy of
the registry in the mail. The site does not allow guests to
purchase gifts online, but it includes phone numbers for the
various retailers so they can place an order. Your Registry
places orders upon request for a $7.50 service fee. Although
registries at most major wedding Web sites are free, couples
requesting gifts from smaller stores that do not have their
own online registries might find the additional Your Registry
fees worth the extra cost.
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