Bridal registry
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A bridal registry is a system designed by department stores for the purpose of allowing an engaged couple to manage the purchase of gifts for their wedding. From what is available at the store, the couple creates a list of items that they would like to receive, then the list is mentioned or provided to their wedding guests. Some implementation methods allow participating stores to provide the list to guests. As a gift is purchased by a guest, the department store's list is updated and the item is removed from the list of desired items, preventing a single gift from being accidentally bought redundantly by multiple people. This can be more efficient for the couple to be married, as well as providing guests with a framework for making decisions about which gift to purchase.
The concept of a bridal registry was first instituted by Chicago-founded department store Marshall Fields in 1924, and has since been turned into a well-known experience of many large stores. Some registries track more detail than others. Target was the first to introduce an electronic gift registry in 1993, using a service provided by The Gift Certificate Center, Minneapolis, MN.[1] The service was invented and subsequently patented by William J. Veeneman et al, the founder and CEO of The Gift Certificate Center.[2]
