What is the difference between a wish list and a registry?
The wish list is generally created from the things those we wish to have but it is not distributed or presented to everyone. Whereas in the gift registry you can add the things you want to have and distribute the details to all your relatives and friends. Gift registry is generally created for the occasion like wedding, bridal shower, baby shower, honeymoon or birthday. You can also register for monetary gifts through the gift registry.
A wish list is a reminder of gifts that you may want for yourself or other people. You can create one or more lists giving each a different name, for example a wish list of Christmas gift ideas for your family and friends, a list with birthday gift ideas, a list of gifts you would like to receive. It is possible to make this wish public at anytime if you would like someone to be able to buy you gifts off this list or you may choose to keep this list private for only your use. The wish list will not have any expiration date.
