I don't get it?? What are you suppose to do?? And what if you already live together?? What if you are already a family for the most part?? We have 4 kids between us in our home so we have to have it together for the most part...but we are starting over totaly since we got together and it is a slow process...
2006-08-23 15:03:14 · 12 answers · asked by Sarah G 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
First, register for things that you need. You can always use another set of sheets, and a photo book for your wedding pictures is a good idea. Once you can't think of anything else you need, register for things that it might be nice have, like placemats, waffle makers, fondue sets, rugs, etc. Redecorate your bedroom and bathroom, and register for that stuff. Finally, register for completely frivolous things like camping gear and board games.
Do not register for anything for the kids.
Keep your registry small if you want; most people give money for the wedding anyway. Or, you can register for a honeymoon.
2006-08-23 15:10:54 · answer #1 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think a honeymoon registry would be perfect. This way you can take a trip together, funded by your friends and family.
If nothing else, register at a national department store. Register for things that you might need. Always wanted a KitchenAid mixer, register fo one? Are your sheets getting a little shabby, do for it? Need a holiday tablecloth? Perfect time. Most people are kind enough to place gift receipts in the gift, so exchange anything that you don't need to back to school clothes or a nice dress for yourself.
Good luck to you! : )
2006-08-24 01:28:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People are going to buy you gifts, there isn't any way around that. Since this isn't your first marriage, be creative. Stay away from the china and crystal and register at your favorite hardware store. Make sure your maid of honor and family know that you would like gift cards for dinner out or movies, with 4 kids you are going to need alone time. Someone is always going to saddle you with a monkey pod bowl of fake fruit, so if you can't return it, pass it on. Congratulations!
2006-08-24 00:38:11 · answer #3 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My fiance and I are in kind of the same position as you and your mate. We have 3 kids each and it is not the first wedding for either of us. So a registry is out of the question. We are planning a small but quite nice wedding, which is turning out to be a lot more traditional than first planned. My fiance has purchased a beautiful dress that she wanted to shorten to cocktail lenght but I wouldn't hear of it as I would like her to look like the princess she is. So why have a registry? We would just like to gather a bunch of our close friends and family together to help us celebrate. So be grateful for any gifts that you are given and enjoy the day. I must sound pretty old school but don't like the idea of people telling me what to get them or where either. Best of luck in your wedding.
2006-08-23 22:09:23 · answer #4 · answered by crazylegs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't want to register for gifts, simply don't. It's not required.
But do NOT have a honeymoon or bank account registry-- those are VERY rude inventions of the wedding industry and very tacky.
You register for some gift ideas, then if anyone asks you or your maid of honor about gift ideas, you/they can let the person know where you registered.
2006-08-24 17:39:28 · answer #5 · answered by Etiquette Gal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you don't have to register. if you don't, most ppl will give cash. others may give random gifts that you may not be able to return. your choice.
you may think of registering somewhere generic like target. register for only the things you really want/need. the others will give money or a gift card which you can use later. target is great b/c you can get a tv. or some dog food.
good luck!
2006-08-23 23:23:35 · answer #6 · answered by bellytail 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's basically a wish list. Think to yourself, if you could go into this store and buy anything you wanted, what would it be? Do you need new dishes, pots and pans. Or if you like to go camping together as a family, you could register somewhere that has camping gear. Have fun with it.
2006-08-23 22:10:23 · answer #7 · answered by Lissa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We just got done registering and it was a lot of fun. Register for things that you want or would enjoy that you wouldn't normally buy for yourself. Or, "register" for your honeymoon. Decide where you are going and want you might want to do while there. Then, when you send out thank-you's, they will be more personalized. "Thank you for the contribution to our honeymoon. We used it to go snorkeling, boating, to dinner at wherever, for our hotel, (or whatever you end up doing)." For close family and friends, you can include pictures from your vacation doing whatever activity you thanked them for contributing to.
2006-08-23 22:34:12 · answer #8 · answered by tonimmerritt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could do something different like request gift certificates to Home Depot or Target.
You could also ask that your guests donate cash to a charity (make sure they send it to you though to ensure it gets done). Or they could pay for a honeymoon for you.
2006-08-26 22:10:38 · answer #9 · answered by Andrea M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a register is more for newly married or never married couples who don't have what they need.Instead of a gift registeries like from mervyns you should open a honeymoon registry.
2006-08-24 00:47:12 · answer #10 · answered by movin12006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋