We are having our second shower coming up and my work is also throwing me a small third shower. Currently over half of the items on my registry are gone. Did you ladies with multiple showers before the wedding add things after the first shower? I don't want to come off as gift grabby at all, but I know as a guest how frustrating it can be to shop for a shower when the list is all picked over. Any suggestions on things to add? We are just starting out after college, but have limited space in our apartment. Thanks!
Re: Adding Registry Items
Add things that will eventually need replacing; bedding, towels for both bath and kitchen, pot holders, cloth napkins. Add things for entertaining; serving dishes, champagne flutes for a party, board games, cheese boards and knives. Maybe add holiday versions of things like a Christmas table cloth or some burnt orange and brown decor if there's a chance you might someday host Thanksgiving.
Also, it's always okay to decline a shower. If there isn't a lot that you want or need, you can always tell a potential host that you'd rather not have a second (or third) bridal shower.
Cloth napkins and napkin rings? Sheets and towels can only withstand so much, plus you never know if you will need more towels in an emergency (or after one). A mountable coat rack could free up closet space, if you are allowed to mount something on the walls.
Lifestyle gifts are great too! Luggage that can be store like nesting dolls tends to be popular. Lawn chairs or the chairs that fold into a bag are great. Cooler?
FI prefers techie gifts. He already has some of the Philips Hue Lightbulbs from apple. They're pricey (about $50 a bulb), but it has made a significant dent in his electric bill (he's had been adding them for close to a year). It's taken time for him to get them for everywhere. So far, he's put them in the bedrooms and living room and entry area, but we registered for bulbs for the kitchen. They're supposed to last 15 years and only supposed to use 20% of the electricity of a normal bulb. If you're looking for something in the moderate price range that doesn't take up space, light bulbs could be an option.