Inside a Couple's Classic Online Wedding Registry at Zola

As Amanda (née Carr) and her fiancé Dr. John Giardino, Jr. planned for their intimate spring wedding, they also realized they would soon be combining two households and needed to register accordingly for their wedding wish list. “We had a lot of the necessary items, but many of them were old and needed to be refreshed,” explains the bride. “This was the perfect opportunity to ask for pieces that would help bring our home towards something we envisioned!”

Though the bride and groom wanted pieces from various retailers, they found that Williams Sonoma became a central part of their registry because so many of the items fit into their lifestyle and design aesthetic. “The registry process was straightforward, and the items were ones that we loved and knew would last,” expresses Amanda. “Amazon was an easy pick for our registry because of the sheer quantity of choices offered. We knew that we could make selections from their website that were versatile and would fit into our guests’ various budgets. We used Zola for miscellaneous items that did not need a particular registry. Through their website, we were able to choose pieces to create the perfect blend.”

Fortunately, the newlyweds have not had to return or exchange any gifts. “Every item we registered for was something we knew we would love, and we are grateful for the generosity of our family and friends!” emphasizes Amanda. John confides that he enjoyed participating in the process because it surprisingly became sentimental. “Seeing how excited Amanda was as we looked at the various items together, envisioning using them in the future as a couple and as we build our family was a wonderful experience,” he says.