Is this acceptable for SD?

MrsBeeGee2B

Sorry guys, i'm originally from texas, only living here for one yr.  We are getting married next june.  We are established, own our own home, fully furnished etc. We can either register for stuff we wanna replace/upgrade (like towels, decor, kitchen stuff etc)......OR a friend from texas suggested that we register for our Honeymoon.  Its usually all fine down there...but is this something I'd be run out of town for here in SD?   It sounds like a great idea to me, bc any money from the wedding would go twd our HM (which would be a few months after the wedding). 

TIA everyone

ncharleyrose

I think that would be just fine.  I have lived in south dakota for almost 9 years now.  You are hearning more and more about people that are doing things like that, registering for the honeymoon, or even house resterations.  You still might have some of the die-hards that will bring you towels no matter what you register for, but there are some of those people everywhere.  I say register for what you want and let everyone else work out their own issues!

MrsBeeGee2B

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[QUOTE]I think that would be just fine.  I have lived in south dakota for almost 9 years now.  You are hearning more and more about people that are doing things like that, registering for the honeymoon, or even house resterations.  You still might have some of the die-hards that will bring you towels no matter what you register for, but there are some of those people everywhere.  I say register for what you want and let everyone else work out their own issues!
Posted by ncharleyrose[/QUOTE]

Thanks :)  i guess if we get snide remarks from it, then so be it, its what we want and need....so they can deal ;)  plus, its mostly family and close friends, then some work acquantances....

Where is your wedding gonna be?

ncharleyrose

Im still deciding where mine is going to be, I live in North Sioux City, and work in Sioux city Iowa, but my parents lives in watertown SD.  So not sure yet.  And I have some time to figure it out since my wedding isnt until next year.  What about you? Where is yours going to be?

MrsBeeGee2B

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[QUOTE]Im still deciding where mine is going to be, I live in North Sioux City, and work in Sioux city Iowa, but my parents lives in watertown SD.  So not sure yet.  And I have some time to figure it out since my wedding isnt until next year.  What about you? Where is yours going to be?
Posted by ncharleyrose[/QUOTE]

wedding and reception is at Strawbale WInery in Renner (9miles north of SF) 

i'm just about done booking everyone...booked my photog. today, starting in on the details/decorations now.  Keep in touch (PM me) if you ever need ideas or help...or to vent hahahaha

anna.oskar

I'm not a fan of honeymoon registries.  If you don't register, people just get the hint and give you $$.   of course.. there are always those South Dakotans who will just give you what they want anyway.  EVERYONE bought gifts not on our registry.  We ended up with a bunch of just stuff and few little of it was what we would have liked.

willywally5

Ncharley, I'm from Wtn, too! Small world. If you need any Watertown info, feel free to PM me! (I'm a momma, not a bride. Hence my ancient-ness!)

I would have to agree with AnnaOskar about not being a fan of honeymoon registries. Most people get the hint that if you aren't registered for much that what you really want is cold, hard cash! 

And whatever you do, please, please, PLEASE do not put ANYWHERE on the invites or Save-the-Dates that you really want cash or even where you are registering if you do end up registering somewhere. 

 

On that note, particularly among the oldsters (like old grandmas/great aunts, etc) there are some people who simply WILL NOT give cash. SO, I would advise registering for at least a few things. If not, you run the risk of receiving bizarre, unidentifiable crystal items which will gather dust until you somehow unload them on an unsuspecting charity or garage sale patron. Or worse, a plethura of crocheted tea cozies or plastic canvas coasters.  : ) 

MrsBeeGee2B

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[QUOTE]Ncharley, I'm from Wtn, too! Small world. If you need any Watertown info, feel free to PM me! (I'm a momma, not a bride. Hence my ancient-ness!) I would have to agree with AnnaOskar about not being a fan of honeymoon registries. Most people get the hint that if you aren't registered for much that what you really want is cold, hard cash!  And whatever you do, please, please, PLEASE do not put ANYWHERE on the invites or Save-the-Dates that you really want cash or even where you are registering if you do end up registering somewhere.    On that note, particularly among the oldsters (like old grandmas/great aunts, etc) there are some people who simply WILL NOT give cash. SO, I would advise registering for at least a few things. If not, you run the risk of receiving bizarre, unidentifiable crystal items which will gather dust until you somehow unload them on an unsuspecting charity or garage sale patron. Or worse, a plethura of crocheted tea cozies or plastic canvas coasters.  : ) 
Posted by willywally5[/QUOTE]

hahah thanks :)  No, we will not be putting our registry anywhere except our website.  its mostly word of mouth of what we want (our immediate family knows about our HM wishes, and said they;d spread the word ;)   also......we will register for some stuff no matter what (who couldn't use some new towels and odds and ends!!) and we know we are gonna get some wierd stuff hahahah its just how it goes!

:) thanks for thanks for the input ladies :)

LibbyC730

Strawbale winery sounds like an awesome venue!  Who are you using for photography?

You wouldn't get run out of town for registering for a honeymoon, but I think there are some better options.  Some of those websites take a huge percentage of your guest's gifts for their "services."  I've heard to register for twice as many things as guests you're inviting.  Perhaps if you register for less than that and people who can't find things that you want/they want to give you, they'll opt for a monetary gift.  I know that's the majority of what we've received so far and we still have a month to go and 100+ registry items left. 

lizardgirl4life

i'm glad you asked because i am in the same boat. We have been living together for 15 years have owned 2 homes & buy what we need. now that i'm faced with having to register for gifts i'm afraid it will look like this...   
3-4 chip clips  
a gallon of 2% milk   
some ebony furniture stain
draino
knee socks
weed killer
30wt motor oil
all we've come up with is Home Depot cards or donations to the Honeymoon.
   

DaniRoss

I have lived in SD my whole life and I certainly don't think anyone one will be offened because you registered your honeymoon. In fact one of my friends from college did and she said it got a great response. I will probably do the same but I think it is important to also do a traditional registery, for those that want to buy you towels.
Along with that though make sure there is a range of prices of gifts on your registery. My mom and I were looking for a gift on a family friend's and almost everything was appliances and expensive dishes and silverwear. All things we couldn't afford to get, we know them well enough for more than a card but can't afford a $100 coffee machine. So I strongly suggest options for your guests.
My mother also suggests that if you need money for something specific to include that for example saving for a house. So they have an idea where their monetary gift is going. People want to help especially when your starting out but they like to know the cause and outcome. So if you do ask for a monetary gift give specifics in your thank you's. For example if they gave money to our honeymoon when you write the thank you include how much you enjoyed it, or if its for a house or new car give details about where the money went.
Well hope it helped....

Kellysmomma

I just moved to Watertown, and my fiancee and I are trying to have our wedding on a very small budget due to not having any family financial support. Can you pm me with some ideas?