A common phenomenon in the West, wedding gift registries in India have only just started taking off.
Share gift registry – a common phenomenon in the West — with friends and guests.
Wall clocks, lamps, a bunch of crockery and flower bouquets pretty much sum up typical wedding gifts that couples get stuck with. Perhaps that’s why, youngsters tying the knot are increasingly opting for a gift registry – a wishlist of gifts they curate and share with friends and guests invited for the celebrations.
A common phenomenon in the West, wedding gift registries in India have only just started taking off. Typically, these websites tie up with big ticket marketplaces like Amazon, Flipkart, Homecentre, FabIndia and several other popular gifting stores. The bride and groom select any number of products or gift cards from these websites and create a wishlist to share with the guests, who can then purchase them. “Today’s generation wants things their way, and guests don’t have to break their heads over guessing what gift to buy. So, it’s a win -win situation. Our aim is to give couples a waste-free wedding,” said Kanika Subbiah, co-founder of Wedding Wishlist, a Chennai-based, dedicated wedding registry site.
Once the registry is ready, the website creates an URL which can be shared with the guests via social media, email, messages. The gifts can be paid for by the guests via UPI, Paytm or credit/debit cards. The company also packages and delivers gifts to the couples post their wedding.
Another popular option that these websites provide is a cash fund, where, instead of gifts, couples ask for cash, which they can either spend on their honeymoon or buy things on their own.
Wishtry, another online gift registry based in Mumbai, wedding registries have seen a sharp rise especially from Bengaluru, Mumbai and Chennai over the last 1.5 years. The company has also diversified into gift registries for baby showers, bachelor/bachelorette parties, birthdays, graduation parties etc.
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Another popular option that these websites provide is a cash fund, where, instead of gifts, couples ask for cash, which they can either spend on their honeymoon or buy things on their own. New Delhi-based gifting brand IkkaDukka.com has an online registry which also has the option to share ‘Thank You’ notes with guests once they purchase the gifts. Online furniture marketplace Pepperfry also recently announced a registry option on their website, albeit not limited to weddings.
Dressed To The T: Pichai, Tony Blair, Tendulkar Put Their Best Foot Forward At Akash, Shloka Wedding
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From classic suits to sherwanis, the big names present at Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta’s wedding were dressed to the nines.
(Image: From left, Sundar Pichai, Tony Blair and Sachin Tendulkar)
From classic suits to sherwanis, the big names present at Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta’s wedding were dressed to the nines.(Image: From left, Sundar Pichai, Tony Blair and Sachin Tendulkar)
The Google CEO’s usually minimalistic style took a sharp climb upward with his choice of sherwani. Complementing his salt and pepper hair, Pichai could have given Bollywood stars a run for their money with his silver embossed outfit. Our only grouse — his lacklustre schoolboy style shoes.
The Google CEO’s usually minimalistic style took a sharp climb upward with his choice of sherwani. Complementing his salt and pepper hair, Pichai could have given Bollywood stars a run for their mone..
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The steel magnate kept it sleek and simple with a straight-cut bandhgala, trousers and classic Oxford lace-ups. The allblack ensemble was typically reflective of Mittal’s style — no fuss, no frills.
(Image: Lakshmi Mittal and wife Usha)
The steel magnate kept it sleek and simple with a straight-cut bandhgala, trousers and classic Oxford lace-ups. The allblack ensemble was typically reflective of Mittal’s style — no fuss, no frills.(..
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The Indian industrialist knows what suits him . Rarely seen in anything but a suit, Tata looked effortlessly classic. His understated elegance was completed with a silk tie and pocket square.
The Indian industrialist knows what suits him . Rarely seen in anything but a suit, Tata looked effortlessly classic. His understated elegance was completed with a silk tie and pocket square.
While his wife Cherie didn’t shy away from colour, the former prime minister of the United Kingdom opted for a button-up bandhgala with black trousers and a blue pocket square. That added a pop of colour to his otherwise all-black outfit.
(Image: Tony Blair and wife Cherie Blair)
While his wife Cherie didn’t shy away from colour, the former prime minister of the United Kingdom opted for a button-up bandhgala with black trousers and a blue pocket square. That added a pop of co..
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During his meeting with Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, Mahindra had said that his daughters would be “dismayed” at his fashion choices. But it looks like his children had nothing to worry about here as Mahindra looked dapper in his monochrome outfit, the ornate buttons of which elevated his whole look
During his meeting with Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, Mahindra had said that his daughters would be “dismayed” at his fashion choices. But it looks like his children had nothing to worry about here as ..
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The cricketer hoped to hit a six by going tieless, a look that’s perfect for a party. While he might have looked more casual than his fellow guests, Tendulkar opted for a patterned suit,which added an element of fun to his look. The red pocket square was a nice pop of colour.
(Image: Sachin Tendulkar and Anjali Tendulkar)
The cricketer hoped to hit a six by going tieless, a look that’s perfect for a party. While he might have looked more casual than his fellow guests, Tendulkar opted for a patterned suit,which added a..
Tanvi and Harsh from Bengaluru, who got married in January this year, say that couples usually don’t talk about gifts they want. “I was initially hesitant about this idea, but it turned out great as we have absolutely no gifts to recycle from the wedding. I’m glad we were vocal about the things we wanted. Instead of products though, we added gift cards from all our favorite brands in the registry,” Tanvi said.
However, there are cultural barriers to such trends. “It’s a fairly new concept in India. People are more conservative and asking for gifts or cash may be viewed as “aggressive” by families,” Sajan Abraham, founder of Zibonga, a Chennai based gift registry says. Aditi Mehta, president and co- founder of Wishtry agrees, adding that therefore many people tend to share their registry only with friends or cousins, and not the entire guest list. “It will take some time, but the trend is surely catching on,” she said.
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