Settled Couple Trying to Register

trinamo52

I think that is a great Idea. I ralther people buy me things that I really need and will use, than things that I just not "us" I also dont want to feel pressued to put things on our registery that other people will approve of, its not their registery, it's yours. I think if you are settled it is very wise to go through your things and really evaluate what you currently have and determine what you need, or would like, but never found the time to get. Keeping a central list to put these item on as you think of them, will really help when you go to register.

sabregrl37

My brother got my fiance and I a Wii for Christmas this past year, and we have used it for fitness, hanging out with each other, and for entertaining.  I think a Wii is fine to put on a  registery.  Also, for the fun gifts that others have mentioned, one of my friends knows of a Ninendo DS game series that we like, and asked if we would like it for the wedding.  We were excited.  It's something we will both enjoy, and it saves us $40!  I'd say go for it!

downy05

I say register for the wii. I'm sure you can come up with a million kitchen appliances that you would use once and then collect dust. You might as well register for something you want and are going to use.

ering319

I wouldn't register for a Wii.  We are already settled, mid-20s too.  We registered for things we wanted from BBB, but that made us have a bunch of semi-expensive items.  To get some cheaper items, we registered at TravelersJoy.com.  My sister showed me this site and everyone thinks its cute.  

Here is a link to our registry: http://www.travelersjoy.com/members/waltererin/

I think its a great idea.  You can break things into as small of chunks at you'd like (ie, $10)...and people can then buy you as many as you want.  There is a fee associated (a percentage of what you list), but I thought that was fair.  Think of it as paying shipping or something.  It is really good for your tech-savvy, younger guests.  I mean, wouldn't you rather buy someone a "bottle of wine on 2nd night of being Mr & Mrs" rather than an ice cream scoop or can opener?

Feel free to let me know y'all thoughts!

NewlyWedged

I read a lot of etiquette books (and building registry books) and the consensus is, register for whatever the heck you want.  Seriously.  The gal who said no one has to buy it for you is right.  But there is no reason you shouldn't register for it if you want it.  Your registry is a reflection of who you all are, not who others think you should be.  Plus, some of your friends might decide to pool the money so they can come over to your place and play the WII on the weekends. 

Another note, although most couples do not register at more than 3 or 4 places, my etiquette books say that there is no limit to how many stores a couple can register at. 

Just make sure you include plenty of $10-50 items on your registry and no one should complain.

lylapeat1

The Wii can be done and here is how.....We are also in your same boat but we went for the Honeymoon registry.  We went completely over the top 5 star resort first class tickets the works.....The registry is cool we signed up with Honeyfund and you actually just receive the money rather than the actual gifts you posted so he could still get his Wii it might have just been meant to be a scuba diving session. ) hope this helps

ehuntley

I'm glad you went ahead and registered for the Wii, and the Wii Fit. I've seen lots of similar things on registries lately (a girlfriend of mine is currently registered for a Wii Fit, and last time I looked it was checked off the list). The thing is is that it's your wish list, and your day, so who cares? If you don't need dishes, don't register for dishes, register for the stuff you actually want and will use. Besides which, crazier things have shown up on registries -- another friend of mine a couple years ago had a 24-pack of Diet Coke on her registry. She thought it would be funny, and she actually got a couple.

Heather252

Dont forget to register for games and accessories to go with your WiI!!
Not inappropriate at all.  Some people want to buy fun gifts!
My FI put a Playstation3 on our registry!

beachbunni307

Register for whatever you guys will use. If it's a Wii...then register for a Wii. My fiance and I are already living in a house together and we already have many things that we "need" so alot of what we registered for was for fun. We already have a Wii, but we registered for games and two more controlers. It is your wedding and your registry and you should fill it with things that you want and will use. There is no use in someone buying you something you don't need or want just because that was what was "appropriate" to ask for.

gelinam1

Try a honeymoon registry! TravelersJoy has a great one. It'll make all the expenses of the honeymoon a little easier to bear. Don't forget to take pictures (if someone buys you, say, a spa pedicure, take a picture of your pretty toes!) and send them back with thank you notes. People will know they gave you great stuff you actually ENJOYED.

SRSRAB1

My fiance and I are in a very similar position as you are.  I believe that your registy should reflect you and your husband-to-be's personality.  I say go for it and register for the Wii, they are so much fun and it certainly doesn't hurt anything.  We registered for board games on ours as well as the typical items.  Your register is your wish list; have fun with it and nothing is off limits (with in reason of course ;-))

smotteman

I was the MOH for my sister and they registered for a Wii along with some games and accessories. They were in the same situation. I thought it was a great idea. I actually bought them a Wii for their wedding gift. I liked that it was a gift that both of them would use. It was also fun because the showers leading up to the big day I got her the smaller wii items and I kept saying I hope someone gets you that Wii otherwise this was a waste. Then for the big day I got them the Wii. Both of them loved it!!!

ainemoire

Hey, the way I see it is it's your wedding and you can do what you want.
Also look at it this way: when all the costs are added up, it breaks down to how much per guest? I don't think giving people the option of buying a gift that you would like is tacky in any way shape or form as long as you are gracious about it.

If you're that concerned, make it a Wii Fit. Then you can argue it as a practical gift

ainemoire

A bra? That WOULD be weird!!!
The strangest gift registry I've seen was one that had a bunch of personal care items (shampoo, lotion, etc.) on it.

Isn't the whole point of a registry to help your guests pick out items that will get you set up for your new life together? Housewares, etc.

As long as you would both use the Wii (or even better the Wii Fit like I suggested earlier), then what's the problem?

The only "personal" type items we put on our registry was my fiance wanted a decent electric razor, so I agreed to that as long as I could put the InStyler hair thingy on it too.
We totally don't expect to get them of course!

alpesklevy

I think your friends would think its fun to buy a Wii for you!  Maybe upgrade some of you smaller appliances to nicer models.  I also know that some couples register for kayaks, vacations, down payment on a house.  Be careful with the wording but I think almost anything is fine.

shanna22shanna

I guess I'm a complete idiot - I am also having the same problem trying to figure out what to register for.  I looked for that sticky note thing someone said was at the top of the board, but I can't seem to locate it.  Could someone please tell me where to find this? 

jenylin1010

I think its fine. Go ahead and register for it.  If people think that is is inappropriate, they won't buy it.

There are also websites out there that allow you to register for a honeymoon.  You register for things like, "romantic dinner by the beach" or "a night's room upgrade" or "snorkeling excursion" and your guests can choose what they want to treat you with.  I believe that you make up whatever each thing costs, and how many of each you want, and then you receive cash from the company via paypal once your guests have purchased it to cover it.  I breifly checked into it, but haven't researched it too far.  One site I found is thebigday.com but I believe there are others. 

spawelski

Who has the right to tell you was is/isn't appropriate to register for? The whole point of a registry is to get what the couple wants/needs. If someone feels like they don't wanna buy you a wii, then that's their choice, but someone may think it's cool and buy it for you! I plan on registering for one. Besides, even if someone does think it's inappropriate, what are they gonna do? Not come to your weeding? Then they weren't inportant anyway!

Sancha0

I think it'd be fine to register for a wii. A lot of other things that people might want to give you is something for you to enjoy together. Especially if you are already settled, you have a bunch of the things you'd normally get. I wouldn't consider registering for a wii any different from couples who register for their honeymoons.

babygbride

I never thought of registing for a wii. what a grt idea!!!!

[Deleted User]

One of my friends just registered for 4 Wii-motes because they never have enough when guests come around, I don't really see any problem with it as long as you can use it as a couple. Good Luck!

sleepnbeeutie

My FH wanted to register for a flat screen TV (but i think he was only joking) and yea a wii wouldn't work. LOL.  I think you should register for whatever you want.  I plan on moving in with my FH early on next year (about 8-10 months before our wedding) and I am just registering for normal things.  We already got a lot of items at our engagement party that will help with when we eventually move in.  I think tools are a great idea and even an outdoor grill.  Any household item really (except for entertainment items and furniture perhaps).

You can always register for gift cards and use those towards a wii!

JodiPaul

it's your registry and your wedding register for whatever you want if people don't like it TOO BAD! If Gander Mountain or Bass Pro Shop had a wedding registry we would have done it

KRN726

What is WRONG with people?? You can absolutely register for a Wii! It's YOUR registry.

As HKD817 and others said, if one of the guests is so judgmental about such things, s/he doesn't have to buy it - or ANYTHING for that matter. Lighten up and enjoy your registry. It's just a wish list anyway. If you actually get stuff on it - BONUS! The best gift will be sharing your day with people you love who love you back and not judge who you are.

(okay, i think i'm done now)

Best of luck to you, and I hope you get your Wii. 

dex1234

A register to take the guest work of what a couple would like or need. What is the differenceh between a toaster and hammer and nail gun if thats what you need.

A friend of mine and her husband purchase their home and needed furniture they
ask for gift certificates from their favorite furniture store. That's what they needed and wanted, so go for it . Ask for it.

sspistolwhip84

I don't think it's at all tacky to register for a Wii. Hey, somebody might actually buy that for you if it's on your registry!

ellegirlt

My fiance and I are in the same situation. We are updating some kitchen stuff and towels. We also have received many gift cards for Lowe's and Home Depot for paint to repaint his house.
As for the Wii, if it offends someone they don't have to buy it for you. Just make sure to put items with a variety of prices. We have a TV, tent, cooler, and sleeping bags on ours. Personally, as long as it is something for the two of you to use or enjoy go for it. Don't worry what other people approve of. Either you will get it or you won't No harm in asking for it!
Good luck!

mysticl

I'm still trying to figure out why some people think a wii is inappropriate.  

eaglenightshade

There are no hard and fast rules, h2b and i have lived together for 4 years, i am 25 and while we have all the necessary items they are all rather basic.

We decided to use our list to treat ourselves to some home comforts, things like nice bedsheets and pillows, upgrading our 5 year old coffee machine, a full matching dinner set with nice cutlery and a full set of glasses, cos we have lots of odds and sods that are left from sets that have been damaged and i like to have people round for dinner.

What about new soft towels and bath mats, or luggage.

I see nothing wrong with a wii if it is something you both want as long as there are some traditional and lower cost items in there too for those who like tradition.

Does your store offer an "add to gift card" option, if it does register for this too then people can always contribute towards a bigger item like a wii

tangerineekitten

you could do a honeymoon registry, even if you didnt want a 'honeymoon' it could be a vacation!  they have something similar for cruise lines too.  they include dinners bought by a friend and snorkeling from someone else...you pick what you would like and they decide what to give you from your list.