In this democratic and gender equal society of ours why should brides have all the

fun when it comes to compiling a bridal registry? That’s what the savvy minds behind the groom’s registry were thinking when they introduced the concept of the groom creating a registry for himself!

Based on the same principal as the bridal and gift registry, the groom’s registry is basically a list of all the things the groom would like for his new home. Most men choose items such as power tools, audio visual equipment and electronic toys that most women do not even think about putting on their bridal registries. The groom’s registry is a great way for friends of the groom, such as sporting buddies, college roommates and work friends to buy the groom something personal that he will enjoy.

Although most people shop for the couple this does not always have to be the case. When couples have already been living together or had their own places to begin with, then chances are they do not need the typical household items that wedding guests would buy for a young couple who are just starting out. A groom’s list allows guests to have their pick of what they want to offer the couple. Some people even buy one gift from the bridal registry and one from the groom’s registry.

The groom’s registry is also very handy for the bachelor party. Traditionally during the bachelor party the groom’s friends, along with taking him out and getting him drunk, will give the groom gifts – or one really big gift if they have all pitched in for it. These gifts can be difficult to buy, but with a groom’s registry his friends will know exactly what to shop for – especially helpful given the general ambivalence with which men approach shopping of any kind.

No matter what you decide to do, creating a groom’s registry is a clever way of giving your guests a greater selection of gift ideas from which they can choose.