Bridal registries replace matriarch with marketplace, new Notre Dame study shows
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 - 14:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Bridal registries might be efficient – sparing the gift-giver from hours of shopping and the recipient from having to return unwanted items. But that convenience may come at a cost: Where once the mom held great sway over selecting the intimate items that shaped the new household, now Target, Macy's and other retailers have taken over that role.