Federated's computerized registries, which are updated immediately whenever a purchase is made, are part of The Gift Registry Alliance of about 300 stores nationwide, including Macy's, Bloomingdale's, Burdines, Goldsmith's, Lazarus, Rich's and Bon Marche. The guests find it very easy to go on the Web and buy. I selected kitchen utensils, gift wrap, card and shipping, plus paid for the gift, in 10 minutes flat. Trimingham's, one of the oldest department stores on the island of Bermuda, a British overseas territory, recently launched an online bridal registry as part of its Web site. Across the United States, Federated Department Stores executives are seeing more couples register for luggage and other non-traditional items, Robertson said.
Platinum is big.
I discovered this by accident. I was shopping at Tiffany's flagship Fifth Avenue store in New York City and decided on a whim to ask the bridal consultant to check their online registry. It was still on file. If you're the bride and you're in New York, and your bridesmaids live elsewhere, the bridesmaids can view their dresses online. After a divorce, I swore I'd always be a solo act.