Not just for brides, but not really for grooms either.
However, there’s hope.

The registry is meant to provide the bride with things she and husband would need during their first year. Originally the bride would bring her own stuff to her new home. This small bundle was called a trousseau and would often include doilies, linens, lingerie and other personal items. Over time, cash became king and a dowry was more important than the goods one could carry in a small bundle. The trousseau became more of a hope chest of starter items that the bride and her mother were responsible for filling. Now the duty has spread to family and friends...hence the registry to help them know what to buy. You should start planning your registry six to eight months prior to your wedding and completed two months before the big day (or one month prior to the bridal or couple’s shower).

If you are destined to get silverware, here's what you're in for:

If you are destined to get dishes, the typical 5-piece placesetting includes: dinner plate, salad plate, bread & butter plate, teacup. and saucer.

For more info on placesettings, click here.

Beyond the traditional, here are a few groom-friendly sites.

Home down payment
Over 30 mortgage companies nationwide participate in the FHA Bridal Registry Account. Participating mortgage companies set up an interest bearing account and provide information on how the account works to friends and family of the couple. For more information about the program call 1-800-CALL-FHA or visit HUD.

Honeymoon travel
The Big Day
After I Do
Honey Luna
The Honeymoon

Home improvement
Home Depot
Lowe's

Stocks & cash
Greenwish

Electronics & more
Amazon

Outdoors & adventure
REI

Home stuff
Target
Restoration Hardware
Crate and Barrel
Wal-Mart

Charity
I Do Foundation

Everything else
The Things I Want
My Life Registry
Gift Registry Directory

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