Planning a wedding comes with many exciting decisions, including creating the perfect wedding registry. For newlyweds with friends and family spread across the globe, parcel forwarding can be a game-changer. This service allows couples to add items from international retailers that may not ship to their country, ensuring they receive the gifts they truly want.
With parcel forwarding, newlyweds can easily access a broader selection of products and have their dream registry delivered to their doorstep, no matter where they are in the world. Find out more about how forward2me can help make your special day even more memorable with gifts from four key markets.
A wedding registry is a curated list of gifts that a couple compiles, often at one or more retail stores or online, to guide their guests in choosing presents for their wedding. Traditionally, registries include household items such as kitchenware, linens, and appliances – items that help the couple set up their new life together. Today, registries can also include experiences, charitable donations, and even contributions to honeymoon funds or home renovations.
In recent years, wedding registries have remained popular, though their nature has evolved. Many couples, especially those who already live together before marriage, might not need traditional household items, so they opt for more personalized or modern alternatives like cash funds, travel experiences, or specialized gift lists from niche stores.
Parcel forwarding can greatly simplify the process of planning a wedding registry, especially for couples looking to include international or niche items that might not be available in their home country. Here’s how it can help:
Using forward2me for your wedding registry is a fantastic solution that offers convenience and flexibility for both you and your guests, especially if you're looking to source gifts from different parts of the world. Here are six reasons why forward2me is your best choice for forwarding the items on your registry.
With one free account, forward2me gives you access to four key addresses around the world – in the USA, UK (also available UK tax-free shopping via Guernsey), Germany (also suitable for EU retailers), and Japan. This means you can set up a wedding registry that includes items from top retailers in these countries, allowing you and your guests to select gifts that may not be available in your home country. Whether you're dreaming of chic UK homeware, unique Japanese house gifts, or luxury items from the US or EU, forward2me opens the door to a truly global gift selection.
One of our most requested services is the Combine & Repack option, which allows you to consolidate all of your gifts into one single shipment. This service can be a game-changer for newlyweds because:
If your wedding registry includes larger items like furniture, garden equipment, or appliances, forward2me offers bespoke large-item shipping. Whether you're registering for a new dining set or something as unique as a trampoline, forward2me works with hauliers and pallet shipping companies to ensure that even bulky gifts can be shipped affordably and efficiently. Their expertise in handling large shipments means you don’t have to worry about whether your bigger gifts can reach you.
With valuable or fragile gifts on your registry, having the Protect+ Guarantee ensures that your items are covered in the unlikely event of damage or loss during shipping. Newlyweds and guests alike will have peace of mind knowing that the full value of the gifts is protected.
Whether you or your guests have questions at any point during the shipping process, forward2me’s helpful customer care team is always ready to assist. Their support can guide you through any concerns about shipping, customs, or logistics, ensuring a smooth experience for everyone involved.
For couples who need a little help finding the perfect gift, forward2me's Shopping Center is a great resource. Featuring a wide selection of major retailers and niche boutique stores from the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, it provides inspiration and access to unique items that can make your wedding gifts truly special.
Parcel forwarding can be used in conjunction with wedding registries in several useful ways, particularly for couples who have specific needs or circumstances.
If the wedding registry is tied to a specific country (e.g., a US-based store), international guests might face difficulties in purchasing items due to shipping restrictions. In such cases, guests can use our parcel forwarding services to have the gift shipped to our local addresses, so we can then forward the package to the couple’s address abroad.
International guests can also avoid high shipping fees by using our parcel forwarding service that consolidates multiple packages into a single shipment, potentially reducing the overall cost.
If a couple lives in a country where certain registry items are unavailable, they can use our parcel forwarding service to receive gifts. Use our shopping addresses in the registry’s country (e.g., the U.S.) as the delivery address for your items, and your gifts will be forwarded to your location abroad.
Couples living abroad can also benefit from parcel forwarding to register for items from different countries, receiving all their gifts at their international address through a single forwarding service.
If the couple wants to register for unique or specialty items from stores in different countries that don’t offer international shipping, they can use parcel forwarding to receive these gifts. For example, if they want a particular kitchen appliance available only in Europe, they can use one of our German, UK, or UK tax-free options to have it sent it to their address.
forward2me can help you transform your wedding registry into a global shopping experience, allowing you to source gifts from all over the world while saving you money on shipping. With the ability to consolidate gifts into one shipment, manage large and bespoke items, and protect your items with the Protect+ Guarantee, it's a hassle-free option for both you and your guests. Plus, the variety of retailers from four different regions means your registry can be as unique and diverse as your tastes.
Sign up for a free forward2me account to ensure that receiving your wedding gifts is as joyous and seamless as possible, no matter where you come from!
