Yes, I'm already starting to think about Christmas and it's not even Halloween.
Instead of the traditional gifts I get at Christmas every year I'd like to ask for some items that will go towards our wedding in order to save some money and receive items that we'll actually use. Should I just set up a registry and if people ask tell them they can shop from there? I would love to just get money to use to pay for vendors, etc but I know it's rude to ask for that and people don't like giving money because it's impersonal. Perhaps asking for a gift certificate for dance lessons or a gift card to a bridal salon or place to get my hair/makeup done the day of? Our wedding is 11 months away so I don't really have anything bought yet except for a few vendors booked. Any suggestions of useful items that we can ask for?
I even thought about skipping exchanging gifts with people this year in order to save some money for the wedding but I don't want to offend anyone or mess with tradition too much.
Any thoughts?