How to Prepare Your Wedding Registry As the average age of first marriage continues to rise, many couples no longer need the home basics that young brides and grooms traditionally added to a registry.

Registering with intention—instead of adding every gadget that catches your eye to your list—allows you to create a neat collection of useful items you won’t outgrow.

A good wedding registry or baby registry is easy for you to create, and for your loved ones to shop on your behalf without worrying whether you already have an air fryer or high-quality bed sheets.