Bridal Shower Party gifts

adnam08manda

@OBX2011 I agree about the picture frames. Those could be nice. However, we really have like 5 sets of nice sheets and we have 3 different sets of nice towels. It's just my fiancé and I and we don't have the room for more junk like that. If his mom hadn't given us things then maybe but there's just no need for it. When we buy our home next year we may need little things like area rugs, decor, or what have you but as of right now in our 2 bedroom apartment we really don't have the means for more junk. I'm actually trying to get rid of things we don't use like a space heater, a papasan love seat, a quesadilla maker, because it's just clutter that has been tossed in the spare bedroom for storage.

I deleted our HoneyFund last night after thinking about it. I agree, there's just no need for it honestly because people will end up asking.

xomegabee1218ox

I know certain travel agencies allow you to register towards your honeymoon.  Maybe that would be a better option.. wouldn't offend guests by asking for money but goes towards what couple wants

Viczaesar

xomegabee1218ox said:

I know certain travel agencies allow you to register towards your honeymoon.  Maybe that would be a better option.. wouldn't offend guests by asking for money but goes towards what couple wants

No, that's the same as asking for money. 

ck3455

My fiancé and I have lived together for 5 years now... When the registry conversation first came up we thought the same thing- that we have everything we need. We have already purchased our first home together and have all the towels, kitchen appliances, bedding, etc... We dropped the conversation for a little while, and then my fiance's step mother asked us where we were planning on registering again, thus bringing up the thought process again. We both started going through our things together and realized that even though we have everything we need, there was plenty of items that could or should be replaced. More and more couples now are living together before getting married, but that doesn't mean a couple might not like to have nicer towels, or could really use a new coffee maker. I know I'm really excited and hopeful that my crummy Wal-Mart towels and bedding can be replaced.

csuave

@adnam08manda good for you for deleting the honeyfund and for realizing that you don't have to ask for things/register just because it is what is usually done. 

It is very likely the majority of your guests will automatically give you cash as a gift.  If anyone asks you where you are registered/what you want it is very easy to say that you aren't because don't need anything for the house right now but that you are saving up for a washer/dryer.  This worked just fine for us for the few people that asked.