Picking a place to register

Selecting a store to register can be a time consuming process so I wanted to help you out. Here are the top 10 places brides love to register.

Bed, Bath & Beyond 

Store vs. online: Registering in the store is smart because each location offers a registry consultant. You can make adjustments and additions online anytime.
Return policy: The registry itself serves as a receipt. You'll be able to return items for store credit.
Length of time registry is active: Two years after your wedding date
Perks available: Enter their incentive program which offers free gifts and allows you to purchase the remaining items on your registry for a discount.

Bloomingdale's 

Store vs. online: Registering in the store is smart because each location offers a registry consultant. You can make adjustments and additions online anytime.
Return policy: The registry itself serves as a receipt. You'll be able to return items for store credit.
Length of time registry is active: Indefinitely so it can be used for anniversaries and/or housewarming parties
Perks available: The entire time your registry is active you'll receive 20 percent off all fine jewelry. For six months after your wedding date you will receive 10 percent off remaining items. At the one year mark you'll receive 20 percent on any remaining items.

Crate & Barrel 

Store vs. online:Registering in the store allows you to attend an exclusive event where you and other registering couples have the store completely to yourselves. You can make adjustments and additions online anytime.
Return policy: The registry itself serves as a receipt. You'll be able to return items for store credit within 30 days after purchase.
Length of time registry is active: 18 months after your wedding date, but it can be extended if you make the request
Perks available: You can post your registry on Facebook or use a mobile browser to register via your phone. You can purchase remaining items on your registry for 10 percent off once online and once in store.

JcPenney 

Store vs. online: There is a bigger variety of items available online, but if you register in store you can see the selections in person.
Return policy: Items can be returned with or without a receipt for store credit.
Length of time registry is active: One year after your wedding date.
Perks available: You'll receive 10 percent off all items left on your registry for the year after your wedding. And, you will receive a free organizer and engagement portrait from its portrait studio.

Kohl's

Store vs. online: Both options offer you essentially the same merchandise.
Return policy: You can return items with a receipt for a full monetary refund. Items without a receipt you'll earn store credit.
Length of time registry is active: One year after your wedding date.
Perks available: You will receive 15 percent off any remaining items for 90 days after your wedding. You will receive 15 percent discount cards for your guests who visit the store and spend $50.

Macy's

Store vs. online: Both options offer you essentially the same merchandise. The online feature has a thank you card management system.
Return policy: Items can be returned for gift cards.
Length of time registry is active: Two years after your wedding date.
Perks available: If you register with a Macy's credit card you will receive 10 percent of the purchase price in rewards dollars. And, for everything your guests buy off your registry you'll receive five percent of the purchase price in rewards dollars.

Pottery Barn

Store vs. online: There are exclusive in-store and online items so you should register in a store and manage it online.
Return policy: You can return items for store credit.
Length of time registry is active: Six months after your wedding date.
Perks available: You will get 10 percent off any remaining items and any items that you add during the six months after your wedding. The store offers workshops on Tuesday night.

Sears

Store vs. online: Both options offer you essentially the same merchandise.
Return policy: You can return items for store credit.
Length of time registry is active: 13 months after your wedding date.
Perks available: Sears offers a Give Together feature that allows a group of people to contribute to a gift online.

Target 

Store vs. online: Target encourages couples to register online first and then visit a store.
Return policy: You can return items for cash with a receipt or for store credit without a receipt.
Length of time registry is active: 90 days after your wedding date.
Perks available: You will receive 10 percent off any remaining items on your registry. You can add items to your registry using your phone.

Williams-Sonoma

Store vs. online: You can schedule an appointment with an associate to register in the store.
Return policy: You can return items for store credit.
Length of time registry is active: One year after your wedding date.
Perks available: You will receive 10 percent off all remaining items on your registry and any additional items you add within six months of your wedding.