Wedding Gift Registration has become much computerized and much easier to do. Couples can go to stores to register for gifts or use the Internet, which makes the availability of gift registries that much easier. Brides and grooms are able to register online with several retailers including: Major department stores Building supply stores such as Home Base, Home Depot Hardware stores, either local hardware stores or specialty hardware stores like Renovation Hardware Sporting good stores like Sports Mart, Sports Chalet, Big Five, REI Upscale gardening stores like Smith and Hawken or local nurseries Mortgage lenders—registering for contributions to a down payment on a house is becoming ever more popular Travel agents—whether for the honeymoon or another recreational trip Home furnishing & accessory stores—Crate and Barrel, Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pier One, IKEA, Strouds, Linens & Things Couples can even create wedding wish lists at sites like WhereBridesGo.com , so family