Choosing between Macy's and Crate & Barrel Registries?

We had the exact same thought, and about a month after creating our BB&B and Crate and Barrel registries, we scrapped Crate and Barrel and created a Macy's registry. I'm no help because I really don't remember why, but I think it had to do with the toaster oven or toaster that we wanted.

I like the selection at Macy's better. I never really shop at Crate & Barrel. Macy's also has great sales.

Crate & Barrel was our main registry because we liked their dishes and linens, but we had a few Macy's items (e.g. food processor, pots and pans--we didn't really care where that stuff came from and Macy's had better, more cost effective options). We used MyRegistry so we could easily add stuff from anywhere.

We were thinking of doing Crate & Barrel, but everything was really limited, so we didn't do it. I would go with Macy's I have heard great things about them

Thanks for the ideas ladies!

Annie, I will look into MyRegistry, thanks!!

Macy's give you 20% off your remaining registry items as well as household good for up to 6 months after the wedding.

I just registered at Macy's at one of their sip and scan events. It was super fun, easy, and all the associates were super helpful explaining products if you had a question without being overbearing. To be honest I've never been in crate and barrel. I live in Kansas City and we have one in the entire area. Macy's has five stores in the Kansas City area and all over the US! Plus they always have sales and coupons!

We like Macy's because I have never seen a crate and barrel in person lol but we love macy's because of their credit card, if you link it to your registry you get a percentage back in gift cards after the wedding to use on the remaining items. Also macy's has a lot of sales.. like right now there is a 50% off on home items and if you use the card you get an additional 15% off. Also you don't need a receipt to return gifts at macy's, they will just look up your registry!

Im actually registering all 3 of these places. I don't really shop at Crate and Barrel, but a friend recommended their registry event. We found a lot more things than we expected and most of the kitchen items we registered for were even cheaper than they were at Macys. I was shocked! We still plan to register at Macys for other things since they have a bigger selection had have great sales/coupons regularly.

It's your gifts! Personally, there's no Crate & Barrel near me -- but if that was the case and I was your guest, I'd either buy something online (which I normally do anyway) or just buy from your BB&B registry

If you're already using BBB I'd recommend Crate and Barrel for your second registry. We added a few furniture items so that we can use their completion discount (10%) and they have really stylish kitchenware and entertaining pieces - and everything is much more affordable than people seem to think.

I have one at each of those locations. I think from a logistical point of view the a rate and Barrel registry is easier to navigate and manage. I also think it's a lot easier to get items in a very wide price range, I have items on my registry from there that are under a dollar and some that are over $300. But I do agree that Macy's is more accessible to people from a buying perspective. I generally like my experience though with crate and barrel over Macy's.

I have one at all 3. There's lots of crossover between BBB and Macy's, Crate and Barrel has its own stuff (cookware is universal). I mostly registered at Macy's for a few Michael Aram pieces, I feel like BBB generally gives better deals (and 20% off coupons that they let you use even if they are expired!)

I only did BBB

WE did BBB and Crate & Barrel. I love the look of C & B and we really enjoyed our experience there more than the other. The only reason I chose BB& B as a second is because my FH's family is all from Michigan and C & B isn't well known over there.

Crate and Barrel

I did Macy's. I never shop at C&B so I wanted a place that I could actually afford if I need to complete or replace anything.