Settled Couple Trying to Register

kittyhawk03

We have both been settled down a time or two and have the "normal" items that a new couple would register for. We would like to update some of our items and get a matching set of tupperware...so on and so forth. But what things are appropriate for a 25 yr old couple to register for. We have recently bought a new home and figured lawn, and misc tools for the home would be appropriate. Also new bedding, towels, and sheets. BUT WHAT ELSE. He wants to register for a Wii... that would be cool but I don't think its appropriate. Any advice here?

Simply Fated

Yeah, a wii wouldn't be appropriate, lol

You already got the updated sheets, towels and tupperware, how about some pots and pans? Tablecloths, kitchen towels, pot holders, pillows, cutting boards, a juicer, coffee machine, a Topsy Turvey tomato grower, laundry basket, a comfy throw blanket, a Swiffer WetJet, one of those fancy knives that claim to cut tin cans as easily as slicing bread...

geekyhostess

I'd like to make an argument for the Wii... People who come to your wedding most likely know you're fairly settled and might not know what to get you. A Wii is a gift that you and your FI will use together, and I think would be a really fun gift to get someone. 

I've seen registries that had things like hair straighteners on it--I think that's inappropriate. It's something just one person will use. But a Wii seems to fit more in the "camping equipment" or "picnic basket" or a nice book set or board game. It's a gift of quality, wholesome time between you and your partner. Plus, a lot of registry gifts are gifts that you will use when you have company, such as nice plate settings and linens. I know my FI and I use our Wii ALL the time when we're entertaining! (Plus, it's currently helping us get fit... it's the only type of exercise I can get him to do!)

But what can I say, I have a thing for geeky gifts.

Have you thought about things like an electric toothbrush? Or a nice, new printer? Think of items that might need to be updated or slightly nicer versions of items you currently have that you weren't able to buy before.

...If you have a lawn, maybe register from some seeds and gardening equipment? It would be some cheap options that would still fit into the "home" category.

If nothing else, register at a location that will be useful for gift cards later on. For instance, I'll be registering at Target and hoping we get a lot of gift cards. Cause you can buy pretty much anything at Target. And stuff like laundry detergent and toilet paper won't find it's way on my registry, but those costs add up, and a gift card to use is always nice!

quotequeen

There is a sticky post at the top of this board with ideas of things to register for.

Galaxy8227

I think registering for a Wii is fine.  You're not forcing anyone to buy it for you. 

I agree with Quote as well, the sticky note at the top of the board has a ton of items listed to give you great ideas. 

HKD817

I say register for whatever it is that you like or want. If someone doesn't buy it then they don't buy it. Oh well. I've seen some crazy items on registries. I had a previous post about a friggin butter dish that was $165!!! I'd rather buy someone a Wii than a crazy expensive butter dish. I actually think its a fun idea

Brie2010

I think, with stuff like the Wii, you have to know your crowd.

My family is fairly traditional and my aunts are still talking about my cousin who registered for a DVD player and board games 5 years after his wedding.  But, if your crowd is more casual and laid-back about weddings, I think it's fine.

loop0406

A Wii is not appropriate.

TurtlesAllTheWayDown

I don't see anything wrong with a Wii as long as there are a lot of traditional items on the list, too.

Have you gone to register yet? Do you have an idea of where you want to register? I did BB&B and Crate and Barrel. At Crate and Barrel, I had a great time - we found a lot of cute things we wouldn't have thought to register for. There are lots of kitchen appliences you might need - toaster oven, new coffee pot, panini press, ice cream maker, bread machine, margarita machine, waffle iron, blender, food processor. And small items too - nice mixing bowls, salad bowls/tongs, various spatulas and rolling pin, measuring cups and spoons, garlic press, potato masher, citrus squeezer. Plus a lot of entertaining stuff - place mats, table cloths, chargers, serving pieces, champagne flutes, martini glasses.

As someone with some nice pots and pans and knives, I was surprised by all the nice stuff I did not have - and how affordable most of it was. I really only have a handful of things over $100 and most items are under $35 or so.

APW2010

I put a notepad on the fridge and for about a month every time I thought 'wouldn't this be easier if I had a ___' or 'this ___ is crap, I need a new one' I wrote it on the list and then used the list when registering. We did a real evaluation of everything we had that was in bad shape and it helped a lot - things like rugs, couch covers and end tables wound up on our registry because of that.

Speechie1970

A friend registered for a Wii and got it!  It did not seem strange to me at all they had asked for a Wii.  I say go for it!  You will enjoy it together if someone gets it for you.  All the registry advice says to register for things of varying prices.  Just make sure it is stuff you will use and need and that you have a wide variety of items on your registry!

tldh

FI kept a running list of what we should probably replace.  The list lived on the coffee table because he got most of his ideas while watching food network.  Thanks to one of the cake competition shows, we now have a cake knife on the registry - I didn't even know there was a special knife to put icing on a cake.

ShaunajRN

I'd say thats a little inappropriate. But that's just me... 

sarahmwilcox

I'm gonna throw my hat in the ring and say register for the Wii! Like someone above me said, you're not forcing anyone to buy it for you! IMHO I think your guests would rather buy you something you would use and enjoy the ANOTHER towel you don't need. I'm registering for all the traditional things since I am less settled but I plan on registering for fun things as well because I know some of my guests would rather buy me something fun I would use. 

I would totally buy my friends and wii if they registered for it and they would good enough friends to buy in that price range!

Kaikaleanae

I think you have to know your crowd. For example, your 80 year old grandparents probably wont want to get you a DVD player, but your college buddies might.

With my family and friends, electronics are not thought to be odd. I'd be sure to have more traditional gifts (butter dish, Tupperware, etc.), but put some things you want on there too. I have a digital camera on my registry, and no one thought twice about it. Like a previous poster said, no one's forcing anyone to buy something, and a registry is a way for guests who want to get you something to know what you want.

Plus, a lot of stores give a discount after the wedding for things on your registry that were not bought.

JRSonday

On the Wii thing -- I know a LOT of people who have registered for them lately.

We registered for sheets and towels. Can always use more of those! Also updated some kitchen utensils (our spatulas were crap, as an example).

jmucheech21

I think people can be so overly judgemental about things that are not even interesting to talk about!!  Register for what you want.  If someone doesn't like it, they'll talk about it, but heck, they'd find something to talk about anyway!!  Seriously, these people need to get lives.  I completely agree with the PP that mentioned the butter dish.  Some people would say "a wii, that'd be really cool, i want to get them that."  Let the talkers talk, at least you'll be happy!!

sarvleff

I knew someone that had condoms on their registry at BBB.....now THAT is inappropriate!

Register for it!!  If you had all kinds of stuff on there like that it would be a bit much, for 1 fun thing like a Wii is fine I think!

jaclyndoherty

Do it! My fiance and I have a wii and play it together sometimes. We compete with the Wii Action Sports and have a blast just the two of us! The worst that is going to happen is someone might be judgemental behind your back. No one is going to come up to you and say they were offended by the wii on your registry. What you dont know will not hurt you. 

Amesola

According to Amazon.com the Wii is the #1 wedding registry item. I think it is less appropriate to register for things you don't need/want just to satisfy some sense of propriety. I'm a 40 year old bride: I already have dishes, wine glasses, silverware galore! We are registered for our honeymoon and for a few household things at Amazon. Oh, and we registered for a booce court for our yard. If people think it's inappropriate, they need not purchase it. 

JRSonday

If it makes you feel better about the "inappropriateness of the Wii" (I think it's definitely appropriate to put on there, but that's me), my beloved FI put fish sticks on our Target registry list. I'm sure we'll get them.

InfamousQBert

i've definitely seen people register for video games/game systems, so i wouldn't worry about it. don't forget to ask for gift cards, though, too. someone who can't find something they like in their price range could always get you a gift card that you could put towards the purchase later. also, a lot of places (macy's for sure) offer discounts on anything you have on your registry that you don't get after a certain date. so be sure it's on there so you can get a discount afterwards!

oh, also, in terms of the "know your crowd" comments, that's totally true BUT...i'm sure i'm not the only one who goes shopping for a registry gift pretty much knowing what i want to buy. i ALWAYS buy the table linens if i can. i would bet that your super traditional aunt and grandma might not even notice the Wii on the list, or know what it was if they did see it. they're gonna go looking for a gravy boat no matter what else is on there. just a thought!

AmyG73

We registered for a Wii. We're combining two households and registered for a wide variety of thing. The Wii is something we'd both enjoy and it was the first thing we registered for. Registeries are wish lists, they are not telling people they have to buy that one thing but let's them know things you are interested in to guide them.

Linz10882

Go for the Wii!  It's your wedding and all the old, traditional 'folks' already had their day, their gifts, etc.  It's 2010....and we don't all want fine china and vases!  If people don't approve they don't have to buy it for you!

kittyhawk03

I want to thank all of your for your input! This has helped me out  A LOT! I have JUST given my FI the okay to place the Wii on our registery as long as he adds on the Wii Fit package as well! 

stbMrsVidrine2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_registering-gifts_settled-couple-trying-register?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:34Discussion:0e2a203b-afbc-4805-ae09-c94362d172d6Post:6f8d11a0-e0a5-40c7-8973-455ae0a93048">Re: Settled Couple Trying to Register</a>:
[QUOTE]I think, with stuff like the Wii, you have to know your crowd. My family is fairly traditional and my aunts are still talking about my cousin who registered for a DVD player and board games 5 years after his wedding.  But, if your crowd is more casual and laid-back about weddings, I think it's fine.
Posted by Brie2010[/QUOTE]

 i agree with this post.  you have to know your crowd.  i recently had the same discussion with my FI. he wanted to register for a TV, although i don't think our friends would find it inappropiate i know if our grandparents, aunt, & uncles, etc.. saw a TV on there they would think it was very inappropiate!

but if your Family and friends are more of a laid back bunch... i'd say...
register for whatever you want.

mysticl

I don't see anything inappropriate about it.  No sure why anyone would.  It's 2010 why would people be shocked by someone registering for tech?

jessicaleigh1905

I wouldn't register for a Wii - because I know my crowd - and my mom would drive me crazy about it....but it was the first thing we bought with all the wedding cash.

stephdonjon

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_registering-gifts_settled-couple-trying-register?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:34Discussion:0e2a203b-afbc-4805-ae09-c94362d172d6Post:9ce82c2f-f71c-41c5-adbe-36b152d5f37a">Re: Settled Couple Trying to Register</a>:
[QUOTE]If it makes you feel better about the "inappropriateness of the Wii" (I think it's definitely appropriate to put on there, but that's me), my beloved FI put <strong>fish sticks</strong> on our Target registry list. I'm sure we'll get them.
Posted by JRSonday[/QUOTE]
That's awesome. I know if I put registered for fish sticks, one of my friends would totally go for it. Same with the wii. We're a younger couple and are inviting college-aged friends, so they would understand registering for a wii. And like PPs said, if you've already got forty towels, do you really need more?

lexandfab

Register for what you want! If your fam and friends know you are the type of couple to stay home and play on your Wii then do it. We registered for 2 Wii racing wheels and a ton of board games. Saying only certain things 'should' be on a registry is assuming everyone is the same and requires the exact same type of items in their home. We're individuals

Viczaesar

I have a friend who registered for a $6000 musical instrument.  I thought that that was inappropriate.  I don't think I'd be bothered by a Wii, as long as you had other household items on there as well.  I just wouldn't be the one to buy you the Wii.  (Truth be told, I don't usually like to shop from registries anyway.)