My Dream Home Registry was founded in 2005 by Kristin Hannah, owner of Scottsdale Design Firm Hannah Interiors, and fiance' Brian Waspi, an entrepreneur. Hannah Interiors deals with a large group of younger clientele, many of whom are just getting married. The need to help their clients create their bridal registries became more and more apparent-overwhelming in fact. However, many problems arose when dealing with typical and traditional wedding registries:

• Not everyone wants to buy from large department stores
  
• Boutique and specialty stores do not have a bridal registries
  
• No cash back policy for returned items so options are limited to that store
  
• The need to know exact sizes, color schemes, etc., before registering
  
• Few alternatives for people who already had pots, pans, and home essentials
  
• Who has time to go to 10 different stores for gift options?
  

After exploring the different options, and doing research about what was available, the idea for a new concept in bridal registry, My Dream Home Registry was born. One that successfully accommodates and supports everyone involved while avoiding typical gift registry pitfalls.