wedding registry
/ˈwɛdɪŋ ˈrɛdʒɪstri/
Very CommonA list of items a couple wants as wedding gifts, registered at specific stores or platforms so guests can buy them directly.
Has become a social media content category in its own right. 'Wedding registry reveals' and 'what I put on my registry' videos perform well on TikTok. There's also ongoing cultural debate about whether cash registries, experience registries, or charity registries are appropriate.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | We put a Le Creuset dutch oven on the wedding registry and it was the first thing to go. | The dutch oven was the most popular item and got purchased quickly. | tiktok, 2024 |
| 02 | If there's no wedding registry link in the invite I am absolutely not guessing. | The speaker will not buy a gift without registry guidance. | x, 2024 |
| 03 | We did a cash fund on our wedding registry instead of stuff and it paid for the honeymoon. | The couple registered for money contributions rather than physical items. | instagram, 2023 |
| 04 | My aunt said we had too many expensive things on our wedding registry. The whole point is that guests choose their budget. | Someone pushed back on the registry items, and the speaker is defending the standard practice. | reddit, 2024 |
Use it when
- Referring to the gift list a couple creates before their wedding.
- Giving gift advice to someone attending a wedding.
- Discussing what to include or avoid on a registry.
- Sharing or reacting to a couple's registry picks as content.
Do not use it when
- You mean a baby shower registry or a non-wedding gift list.
Variations and related forms
Origin and context
Wedding registries date to the early 20th century when department stores introduced the concept. The modern digital registry, where couples can register across multiple stores or add cash funds, became standard in the 2010s.
- First seen
- mid-20th century
- Confidence
- high
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