The wedding is a big day - especially for the bride. And a gift registry is the key to making life easier for her. The registry is in many ways the opportunity for the bride to list out items that would help her make her dream household a reality. The bride and groom should register at least a month before the wedding or before the bridal shower. The bridal shower is usually held two weeks before the wedding and is usually organized by the female relatives or close friends of the bride.

A bridal gift registry would usually be comprised of china, cookware, crystal and linen. Most department stores, like JC Penney and Macy