Think of a bridal registry you walk through your chosen store with a handheld scanner and scan the items you want.

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Cash is acceptable, too, as is deviating from the bridal registry.

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Each ends with a list of things needed for the task and links to sites where the items can be ordered, from pets.com (ferret cage) to macys.com (bridal registry).

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