Settled Couple Trying to Register

mrsthoser

No way! Put the Wii on the registry! (A) Just because it's on there doesn't mean that people have to or will buy it, and (B) if you have friends and/or family that are have money and are happy to spend it on you, they might if they know i's something you really want and will use! I got myself a planning book and it says "if you're in a position where you have pretty much all you need, register for stuff you WANT." No harm here - I say go for it!

marhefl1

II thought about it and  didn't register for the Wii.  You all have convinced me to do it!.   To Target registry I go!!

christieh10

some might think its not,  "appropriate" BUT, keep in mind that many stores (I know target and kohl's do this, not sure which others) offer a discount on the items on your registry AFTER your wedding. So, say you register for the wii and you didnt get it, you can go back sometime after your wedding and get it as a discounted price since it was on your registry. That being said, Id register for whatever you guys want. If someone doesnt think its appropriate, then they can get you something else on the registry.

michellem333

You should register for whatever you want, especially since a lot of registries will give you a discount like 10% or 20% off all items left on your registry after the wedding. That way if nobody gets it for you you could still get it with the discount! Also, these are not the old days where people would be basically coming straight out of their parents homes and needed the basic housewares when they got married. Most people have already had their own place before they get married, thus they have most of the things needed for a home of their own. Finally, people that are coming to your wedding should be people that know you well enough to know what you need and why you would register for something like a WII instead of a toaster. They especially shouldn't judge you for whatever it is that you register for! Sorry that was so long lol... 

lhomms

I say register for whatever you want. If people want to purchase gifts for you from your registry, or pitch in for higher ticket items, they will. There's no reason you should have to make a list of "traditional" stuff you don't need just to seem "appropriate" to your guests. They are invitees to your shindig, your family and friends, not people you have to impress.

defstar82

honestly, who cares if someone thinks its rude. its ridiculous. register for whatever you want!

Karavicious

Who is to say what is or isn't appropriate for a registry? It's your wedding. Register for what you want! No matter WHAT you put on your registry, someone is going to make some comment about one of the items. It's not appropriate, it's too expensive, it's too frivilous. Who cares. It's not a requirement that people buy specific items off your registry. So go for the Wii!

Fergiecoates1

My fiancee and I are a settled couple also. We have lived to gether for a number of years and have all the necessities. We asked this same question and decided you won't know what your quest are willing to gift you unless you register for it. So my answer is put your Wii on the registry. Someone just may buy it for you. 

maryholden

I think if you want the wii then wait till after the wedding and buy it with the cash you get in cards. But as for putting it out there I would not I would stick to house hold items.

FARC

When we register, we registered for the tradtional things to get new towls, sheets, and kitchen things. We also register for non tradtional things such as cleaning supplies and entertainment things. We registered for DVDs, a 360 console, TV, 360games, and board games. In the time we live in many couples have alot of the tradtional things. I did not want things that I already have and wouldn't use. This is way we register for things that we want.

crystal27lynn

Register for anything and everything you WANT. These days there are not off limit things like there use to be. I recently went to a wedding where they registered for a WII and they got it. We have registered for things we BOTH WANT, why the heck am I going to register for things I DON'T WANT just cause someone else thinks I should. Then I just have to return it or store it and only pull it out of the occasions it is there. That is being fake to me. We not only registered for items for both of us but for individual items as well. We registered for our favorite wines, a dog bed for our dog, even razor blades. Now the razor blades may be pushing the limit but those things are expensive and it is something we want. We don't have traditional families so I think it will be ok. We also have posted on our wedding website that we would love gift certificates to restraunts. We would love to have those for the future to use for date nights and think about the person that got it for us while we are enjoying our dinner.

ambi083

"He wants to register for a Wii... that would be cool but I don't think its appropriate. Any advice here?"

While it may not be Kosher to register for a Wii, what about gift cards to Sears or Walmart where they sell electronics and lawncare equipment?   BTW, I would register for the Wii if you want it, anyway, lol.

amcgowens

That is not a appropriate request at all.

amcgowens

You never get discounts for video game hardware only software

SJAuciello

I disagree!  A Wii is just fine, it is entertaining for guests and you can use it to work out. I think if you can register for televisions then you can register for a video game system to match. Don't worry so much about what others will think, its 2010 not 1910. My fiancé and I helped buy a playstation 3 for our friends wedding and they really appreciated it. Im sure your guests would rather buy you something that makes you happy rather than something you don't need.

elemami

I would buy you a Wii.   Everytime I went to your house, I could say, hey this is my gift and now I will beat you at tennis.  Your aunt will buy you that blender.  Give your friends (and his friends!) something more interesting to invest in.  I say Go for it.  

Bowlerchick9

I say why not register for the Wii?! It gives people different options of what to get you. If you have most of the 'usual' wedding items, go for it! It is your wedding after all.

ianelizabeth

We have a WII on ours and all 5 seasons of the Office Register for whatever you want.

acidzreign

Someone mentioned they thought since a product was to be used by one person, they thought it was inappropiate because it won't be used by both. On my registry I put the Dyson on it, I will be the only one using it. My FI does not vaccum. He put a kegorator on the list, I do not drink.
I believe you can ask for anything and if someone does not like it, they don't have to buy it!