My Fiance and I registered recently. We didn't want the anything from department stores, as we live toghther and have for a long time now.
This site allows you to sign up for whatever you want. There is a 7% service charge (per gift) but less than sales tax...and its billed to either you or those giving you the gift.
You can pull out the money whenever you wish...and apply it any which way you want...you can apply it to what you signed up for...or use it wherever you need it.
Check it out
honeymoonwishes.com