Gift registries for the internet generation, like these two crazy kids. (Image: Gene Chan)
Toronto-based website The Gift Network launched earlier this month, providing a free online gift registry that features partnerships with over 100 stores across the GTA. Soon-to-be-wedded folk who want to skip the process of entering a few stores and scanning a few gravy boats can now avoid human contact altogether—that is, until the big night. The Gift Network offers products from boutique stores like Golda’s Kitchen, The Cookbook Store, Bohm Furniture, BlackBird Vintage Finds, Metropolis Living, Umbra Concept Store and Grassroots Environmental Products, and it also allows users to post links to registries from stores that are not offered by the website, which means maybe we’ll take one HBC multistripe point blanket for our collection after all. We’re intrigued by the idea of a catchall registry that allows brides- and grooms-to-be to register for a lot of what they need all in one place, but much like those wedge booties you bought online that you’ve never worn, the one downside to this whole project is that newlyweds might get things they never needed in the first place—online shopping is still hit or miss, and if you don’t hold it, touch it or scan it, it might mean a series of decorative collectibles that looked decent on a screen, but not in your home.
Interesting article about a cool idea. I’m registered with The Gift Network and the nicest thing about it is that you can do all your shopping online OR you can do all your shopping in-store. Each retailer allows you to come in and select products, so it caters to both the lazy online shopper and the touch and feel traditionalists.
October 27, 2011 at 12:33 pm | by Cito BagwellThat bride is beautiful!
October 27, 2011 at 8:22 pm | by TaraHey, I know them :) Looking good you two!
October 28, 2011 at 9:17 am | by KellyLooking good Ian and Tara! ;)
October 28, 2011 at 11:01 am | by Gene ChanGood to know this service is coming to Canada!
We used SimpleRegistry.com, based in the US, that allowed us to register for anything, anywhere. Bungee jumping to artwork at a local gallery. It was awesome!
October 28, 2011 at 11:26 am | by Chelsea WilliamsHAhaha! Great lookin’ pair :)
October 28, 2011 at 11:31 am | by Jen C