How the Amazon Wedding Registry Works: PROs and CONs 🎁

Chances are you’ve heard of the mega-retailer Amazon, but did you know there is an Amazon wedding registry? It’s true! Many couples don’t realize a gift registry exists on the website, so I’m here to show you how the Amazon wedding registry works and pros and cons of it.

Finally, I’ll tell you step-by-step instructions on how to make an Amazon wedding registry and the proper way to share it with your family and friends. Let’s get started!

How Amazon Wedding Registry Works: Is it Good or Bad?

If you’ve never shopped at Amazon before, you’re about to embark on a unique journey. The assortment of products readily at your fingertips is wholly unique: I ordered a sippy cup last week, a fun makeup product that TikTok made me buy, and these gigantic boxwood wall panels because I didn’t want the hassle of lugging them around my vehicle.

The moral of the story is you can register for anything on one universal gift list. You don’t have to stick to bedding and kitchen appliances; you can include anything from anywhere. Backpacks for that hiking trip, sleeping bags for camping, shoes, clothing, wellness, and even power tools to complete that DIY project in your bathroom.

► This is one major reason why the Amazon wedding registry works so well vs. other gift registries.

Here’s how Amazon’s wedding registry works.

1. Add Gifts from Anywhere

When you set up an Amazon registry, you can add items to it immediately. You are not limited to traditional items like bedding, cookware, or kitchen appliances: you can add furniture, power tools, camping gear, fitness accessories, electronics, wellness products, and more.

2. Ship Gifts Directly to the Couple

Amazon wedding registry works in two ways: gifts can be purchased and shipped to the gift giver’s home, or go directly to the couple. This is a huge benefit if you prefer guests to send the gifts to you rather than bring them to the venue and transport them after the wedding. This is also helpful when you’re planning a destination wedding.

Plus, guests won’t need to ask what your address is, as it is provided on the registry itself. Nice and simple.

Bulky Items

Moreover, bulky items are a breeze when they’re shipped and delivered on a giant Amazon truck vs. picked up at a store and hauled home in your car’s trunk. ;)

3. Fast, Free Shipping

There is free shipping included on many gift items, which is an added convenience for gift-givers. Since shipping costs can really add up, this is a nice bonus and additional cost-savings for shoppers.

Last-Minute Gifting Made Easy

The best reason why the Amazon wedding registry works so brilliantly is how quickly items ship. Most gifts are delivered within in 2-days, which is a procrastinator’s dream. Wedding guests can select a last-minute gift to arrive on time. It can even be gift-wrapped!

4. Generous Return Policy

How do returns work?

Since no gift registry is perfect, Amazon allows an extended return policy on wedding registry items. You’re busy planning a wedding and honeymooning, so they offer 180 days to return items from your registry.

Does Amazon wedding registry show who purchased?

Many people want to know: can you see who bought something on Amazon registry? The answer is yes, but only the person who owns the gift registry can see who bought something from their list if they opted in to share their info. The name is provided, but depending on privacy settings, the address of the gift-giver may be hidden.

If guests contribute to a group gift, you can see who contributed to it in your wedding registry list.

In addition, the public cannot see who bought someone on an Amazon wedding registry.

5. Registry Completion Discount of 20%

If there are gifts remaining on your Amazon wedding gift registry, they offer something called a Completion Discount, which is 20% off selected items. [Read the full details here.]

Now that you know how it works, let’s talk about how to make an Amazon wedding registry.

Does it cost anything to make a registry on Amazon? No! It’s free. Whether you make a wedding registry or gift registry for another occasion, it is completely free to create here.

To go directly to the Amazon wedding registry quick-start, click here to begin step one. It only takes six steps to create a free wedding registry on Amazon.

1. Enter your name(s).

It will ask you to enter your names first. Do this and click “Next”.

2. Put in your wedding date.

Not sure yet? Just guesstimate. You can change this later.

3. How big is your wedding?

Enter an estimate of your guest list size. This is used to help generate ideas for your Amazon wedding registry, but you can also change this number later.

Click ‘Next’.

4. Enter where you’d like gifts shipped to.

Indicate your shipping address for gifts to be sent to.

Does Amazon Wedding Registry ship to couple?

The registry can ship to the couple, but this is determined when they make their registry. In this screen, you’ll see how to opt in to ship based on what you prefer. Gift givers can also opt to ship to themselves directly, and then bring the gift to the wedding shower or wedding.

Check the box(es) or leave them unchecked, then click ‘Next’.

This is just one of the ways how Amazon wedding registry works to keep your information private.

It allows you to:

• Indicate if you’d like your address shared with sellers so they can ship to you directly, and
• Let gift-givers send additional gifts NOT on the registry to your address

5. Make your Amazon wedding registry public or private.

Make your Amazon wedding registry private, shareable, or public.

If you’re not ready to publish it yet, set the option to “Private”. When you are ready to open the list to guests, you’ll want to make this change to shareable or they can’t find your Amazon wedding registry anywhere on the website.

6. Opt-in to emails if you’d like.

Finally, decide if you want to opt-in to emails for your Amazon wedding registry. This will send you gift recommendations.

Click ‘Create your registry’.

They offer a nice assortment of gift suggestions here.

Great! You’re all set. Now you can start adding items to it. Simply search for an item you wish to add, and click ‘Add to Registry’. You can edit and remove products, add new ones, etc. anytime.

► Need inspiration? Read: 34 Best Wedding Gifts on Amazon for 2023.

Here are some popular gifts to add to yours:

If you’re not sure whether an Amazon registry is right for your wedding, let’s talk about the pros and cons of Amazon wedding registries.

Pros of Amazon Wedding Registry

There are major benefits of having a wedding gift registry on Amazon.

Add Gifts from Any Department in One Place

One of the major pros of an Amazon wedding registry is to add so many products to one giant list! Who needs two, three, or four registries when you can have just one?

Guests are already shopping on Amazon

What is easier than a user-experience your wedding guests are already used to? Many people already shop on Amazon and have an account, so shopping for gifts on your registry is easier when customers are familiar with the interface and how to add items to their cart. Plus, payment settings are already saved in their account, so it makes checkout a breeze.

Ship Directly to the Couple

Not sure of the couple’s address? Wondering where to ship the gifts? It’s a no-brainer when the couple includes the specific address where they’d like gifts to go!

Fast free shipping on many items

Who wants to pay additional fees for shipping and have long wait times?

One of the biggest pros you’ll find when you create an Amazon wedding registry is having the convenience of free shipping on many of the items, most of which are delivered in as quickly as 2 days.

Long Return Window

If you need to return a gift, you don’t have to rush home from your honeymoon to do it in time. One major benefit is the long return window on Amazon gift registry items: a full 180 days.

Completion Discount

If there’s a gift you need or want that you did not receive from your list, you can purchase it with a 20% off discount in many cases. (See rules as some exclusions may apply.)

There are many pros, but you want to get the whole picture before you create your registry. Here are the cons of a wedding registry on Amazon.

Beware of Fake Merchandise

If you are a couple who prefers to purchase high-end fashion or brand names, you may be dealing with listings that are NOT authentic. This is important to note, as sellers can claim an item is an official brand, but unless it is coming directly from the store itself, be wary.

For instance, I’ve seen Kate Spade items that are not real Kate Spade licensed merchandise. Although this shouldn’t happen, it does from time to time. Therefore, you’ll want to make sure you only add items to your wedding registry on Amazon that are from a brand’s official store. As one example, here’s the link to the official Kate Spade store so you can see the difference.

Items Can Go Out of Stock Often

One of the biggest cons or gripes people have with the Amazon wedding registry seems to be the out-of-stock items and availability. If an item is extremely popular, it can sell out quickly and not offer a replacement option for guests. Therefore, you may have items that are suddenly no longer available without knowing it.

As a result, you’ll want to keep an eye on your list regularly and update it if product availability changes.

And there you have it: everything you need to know on how Amazon wedding registry works, the major pros and cons of an Amazon registry, and how to create an Amazon wedding registry. I hope this helps you to make a decision on whether this registry is right for you.

I like to recommend alternate options if Amazon isn’t right for you, or if you’d prefer to offer two options for your guests to choose from.

I recommend Amazon as your first registry, as most customers are familiar with it and the assortment of options is virtually endless.

As a second registry option, I recommend Zola. It offers a different, unique range of products that differs from Amazon, along with a cash registry option. Find out more here.

Create your registry now:

• Make an Amazon registry here.

• Make a Zola registry here.

Can’t Find Amazon Wedding Registry?

Can’t locate a gift list? Sometimes, it’s tricky to find the link on Amazon for a couple’s gift list AND where to create a new gift registry. Here are two links to help!

► Find a wedding registry on Amazon here

► Create a new gift registry here

Do you have any questions about making your gift registry? Ask in the comment box below. I remember how easy it was to create an Amazon wedding registry myself, so I can assist if you need it. I’ve also shopped for wedding gifts from couples on Amazon, so I’m familiar with how to find a gift registry on the site. Just ask and I’ll swoop in to help. :)

Happy Planning!

xo
Emma