Bride & Groom

THE MODERN-DAY gift list

Wedding gifts are an age-old tradition designed to assist the bride and groom in setting up their new marital home. Gift-giving trends have evolved over the years, leading to some confusion around registries and requests. Here we look at the unwritten rules of modern wedding registries.

The role of the registry

American department store Macy’s launched the world’s first wedding gift registry in the 1920s and they’ve been a welcome service for brides and grooms ever since. A gift registry is a win-win for everyone –

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