Online bridal registries are a great idea for brides and grooms to put together a list of items they would like to receive and need as a wedding gift. Guests from all locations can visit an online store’s web site to view and select items chosen by the bride and groom. In most cases, after the wedding is conducted, brides and grooms are offered a percentage off the sale price to purchase the items not purchased themselves.

WeddingMuseum.com has accumulated a list of our favorite 40 online bridal registries. Our list includes sites for charity like the I Do Foundation and Just Give. We’ve included major department stores entailing the likes of Macy’s, Dilliard’s, Kohl’s, and JCPenney. You will also find a few “green” offerings like Green Feet, GreenSage, Vivaterra and Branch. The list also comprises of specialty registries as Marriott, HoneyLuna and Tupperware. Finally, we’ve included many kitchenwares wedding bridal registries like Sur La Table, Pottery Barn, Crate & Barrel and Bed Bath & Beyond. However, we cannot forget the largest online bridal registry: Targert.com.

It’s hard to believe how much the online bridal registry scene has changed in the past several years. May companies have discontinued their online bridal registries altogether like Pier 1 Imports, Lowe’s and Home Depot. In addition, many companies have gone out of business who did offer popular bridal registries like Sharper Image and Linens and Things. As a result, do some research before creating a bridal registry at 10 different online stores. There are many specialty bridal registries from outdoor life to green living that can fit into many particular lifestyles.

WeddingMuseum.com’s list of our favorite 40 online bridal registries is alphabetical by company name.  All online bridal registries are also linked directly to the store’s web sites for a quick reference guide.  Finally, each online bridal registry is given a brief synopsis to help visitors find the right fit for anyone’s lifestyle.