some friends of mine are doing this... big screen tv, xbox, video games, home theatre systems, dvd player, movies, stereos, etc...
is it considered okay, or tacky?
2007-10-31 08:15:44 · 24 answers · asked by Ember Halo 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
(btw, i'm not condemning them or anything, i just thought that those types of things aren't normally put on there... tell me if i'm wrong! just curious!!)
2007-10-31 08:16:51 · update #1
greeneyes: they are registering at Target, maybe *THAT'S* why!!
that would make sense... they aren't the type to really expect people to get those things for them (they & most of us are not very well-to-do)
2007-10-31 08:26:34 · update #2
There's actually sometimes a good reason that couples do this - some stores (Target, for example) send newly married couples a coupon after the wedding that's good for 10% off of any registry gift items that weren't purchased. I've known people who have put high-end items (like a big screen tv) on their Target gift registry - not because they expect it to be purchased for them, but because they want to be able to buy it themselves for 10% off after the wedding using cash they've gotten as gifts.
I can definitely see how people can see this as being rude, but to be honest, after our wedding, when we got the 10% off coupon from Target, my first thought was "Man! I wish we'd put a video camera on our registry!" We were planning to get one anyway, but it would've been nice to get it for 10% off.
2007-10-31 08:23:52 · answer #1 · answered by greeneyes_bjb 6 · 7⤊ 1⤋
Putting big ticket items like big screen TVs or video game systems on a wedding registry is rude, unless you, and ALL of your guests are unusually wealthy. If only some guests are wealthy enough to purchase gifts like that, the others that will not be able to afford to do likewise will feel like their gift is cheap in comparison. A wedding is not there to buy you every thing you want but can't afford. Tacky does not even begin to describe this.
2007-10-31 08:21:35 · answer #2 · answered by macbeth00798 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's pretty tacky. Wedding gifts are given to help a couple start a new life together and a home together. There are certain items that are necessary, like kitchen items, which make sense to put on a gift registry. Putting items like the ones you mentioned on there makes it seem like they are just looking for free stuff for entertainment and aren't focused on more important things. While this might not be the case, it appears that way when such items are put on a gift registry.
2007-10-31 11:32:39 · answer #3 · answered by Rockit 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
These items are not "traditional" items people register for but I say anything goes these days.....
the only thing I would leave out would be the big screen TV b/c I don't think anyone will actually get that for you (unless your friends are loaded) and people may think your out of your mind.
The real issue is the price tags on the items you choose - make sure there is variety b/c everyone has different budgets...
I wouldn't register for anything over $300 personally.
Overall - even if you do get 10% off leftover items, is it worth the price of being labeled "tacky"?
I say it's ok to deviate from the norm but you should do it w/ class....
2007-10-31 09:09:47 · answer #4 · answered by ID1034 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that is tacky. There's nothing wrong with registering for things other than china and sheets, but it's still supposed to be things that you're going to NEED to start your life together. Practical things. If they want to put a few fun things on there along with the practical, I'm sure that would be fine, but try to be reasonable. Usually the limit is about $100 per item, not too many people can afford much more than that.
2007-10-31 08:26:48 · answer #5 · answered by LuckyLola 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A big screen might be pushing it, but most of the people I know but at least one big ticket item on the registry, particularly for the reason listed above - stores such as Bed, Bath, and Beyond give you 10-20% off of everything that is left on your registry after the wedding. If you put a $500 vacuum cleaner on there, you get it for $400 if no one buys it for you. Not a bad deal.
2007-10-31 08:47:42 · answer #6 · answered by duritzgirl4 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
A registry IMO is considered a "wish list".
If they want to put a big screen TV on, then so be it.
Nobody HAS to buy it!
I know with some places, there is a discount for anything not bought on their registry. This might be the case.
2007-10-31 18:33:52 · answer #7 · answered by Terri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It doesnt hurt to ask for those things! I agree with "GreenEyes", maybe they know that no one would get it for them & they will get like 10% off of the TV (or other expensive electronics) Thats actually not a bad idea. And video games, movies & games systems, If the guy has some friends that are coming they arent going to want to go out & buy towels or china they would get there friend something fun like that! Its not rude. It would be rude if no one got it for them & then they griped about it. That would be tacky expecting people to spend $1500 on a wedding gift for them...They arent expecting anything just asking & there is nothing wrong with that :)
2007-10-31 09:56:43 · answer #8 · answered by She is Beautiful! 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think is presumptuous and greedy of their part to do so. In my book, anything above $350 should not be on a wedding registry.
Video games and x-boxes are not necesary household items. I consider putting those on a wedding registry to be in poor taste.
Dvd player and a stereo, maybe.
Good luck
2007-10-31 08:38:59 · answer #9 · answered by Blunt 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'd probably laugh if I saw this, then go "Oh crap....they're serious...." LOL
I've always known people to put things like sheets, dishes, movies, etc on registries, but that doesn't mean *everyone* does this.
I just find it funny that they're getting married and going to spend the rest of their lives together.....and they're asking for things that will totally keep them isolated from each other....LOL
Good luck!
2007-10-31 08:20:35 · answer #10 · answered by kiki 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋