Is this inappropriate?

Summer2011Bride

I know you are supposed to register for gifts in a wide variety of price points, and we are. We will have many smaller items that are under $50 or even under $25. However, I would really like to register for a nice ($250-$300) digital camera at Target b/c we've never had a nice one and our current one is ruined. I'd like a good one to take on our honeymoon. Is this too indulgent? Do you think people will look down on us or think it's inappropriate that we registered for an expensive camera, which isn't a "necessity?"

Also, because I have lost a lot of weight recently and am continuing my weight loss, I was interested in a really nice scale that not only does weight, but BMI, muscle mass, etc. The ones I have found are around $100. I already have a cheap scale and would love an upgrade, but will people think it's ridiculous I registered for an expensive scale when there are many (that don't do all that however) for $30? I just don't want people to find these gifts offensive or inappropriate for wedding presents.

DanielleM01

I think you're fine.  It's not like you are saying your guests have to buy you these items.  Just be prepared to buy them on your own if you really want them...especially the camera since you want it for your honeymoon.

Galaxy8227

I think those are fine--like PP's said--this isn't a demand that you are making towards your guest.  A registry is a wish list of items that you really want and  people want to get gifts that the couple really wants. 

caseyandlizzie

I don't see anything wrong with registering for a camera and a scale. Some people might want to get you less traditional gifts anyway, and would be happy to get you something that you'll use regularly.

Big&Tiny

I think those two things are more than fine!  I wouldn't even think twice about registering for those things.  As for the scale, it seems like a very nice scale that does many more things than just give you your weight so I would expect it to be more than the average scale. 

NatandIsaac

I think it's fine; both are pretty common household items.

ehathewa

I think those are OK.  It sound like your registry isn't full of other crazy items like a Wii, flatscreen, Dyson vacuum, Tiffany Lamp, etc.  A few expensive items are definitely OK. 

amcmahon4020

I think it's perfectly acceptable to register for these things-they are practical, and the rest of your registry is very modest. Don't be worried. I know for my cousin's wedding, a lot of her coworkers chipped in to buy the panini grill ($350) she had on her registry. So it was a large gift from a group of people. I don't think she minded one bit. She got her panini grill, and her guests didn't have to break the bank!

scpalmtree06

We registered for a $300+ Sony Handycam from Target and my parents bought it for us.  So yes, I'd say it's appropriate.

Run4son418

I don't think either item is inappropriate at all. You said you have smaller items that are lesser priced, so guests have a lot of options. Because you have less inexpensive items for them to chose from I wouldn't worry at all about putting a couple pricy options on the registry. Just make sure you keep an eye on the registry so that all the less expensive items don't run out and leave your guests with only the pricy options. My fiance and I actually have an XBox 360 on our registry. It was the thing he really wanted and I think the groom should be able to have something fun on a registry mostly filled with housewares. We are recent college graduates and our college friends (mostly his guy friends) are already excited about it and saying they want to go together on it so that he can play Xbox live with them and keep in touch since we are moving out of state.

Judith233

Go for it!  Registries are just suggestions of stuff that you need as well as a wish list for things you want.  People have registered for camping equipment, snowboards, etc.  And honestly I don't see that camera as been much different than a kitchen aid mixer.  I'd almost rather buy someone a camera 'cause they'd probably use it more!

phut_action

Those are fine things to register for. If its something you want that isn't actually offensive in everyday life (like some unmentionable toy or something) then go for it. We registered for fun stuff, like I registered for a camping tent and sleeping bag, and a shopvac, not to mention fun beach decorations and light-up palm tree for our basement (its like a party/game room).

Being the goofball that I am I registered for cosmopolitan mix. Never drink a large glass of wine before registering.

kpwntr

Oh, absolutely not!  Keep in mind too that certain places will offer you a discount on completing your registry, giving you a chance to get a lesser price on some items that your guests did not purchase for you; if anyone asks you about something like that, this reason can  be a cop-out.  

For instance, my fiance and I registered for a Dyson vac, about $500 at BBandB.  My mom asked why something so expensive, and I told her that we can get it for ourselves afterwards at a big discount should someone not purchase it for us. 

Go for it!

 

[Deleted User]

My FI and I registered for flatscreen TV and a surround sound system. Like everyone said, putting it on the list doesn't mean people HAVE to buy it. Plus keep in mind, if you have a close group of friends several people might want to go in together on a large knock-your-socks off gift.

nannewmur

Both items are fine.  I don't want to get your hopes up, but you will be surprised what people will, and won't, buy, but that is their choice.  I bought a really nice camera for my niece when she got married nine years ago.  You may have a group of people (cousins, a family with grown children, etc) who may pitch in and buy it.  As a PP said, you may want to purchase it, like the day before, if it is still on the registry.   Also, be aware of the electronic's restocking fee at Target.  Hope you get both!!

Noellemae

As everyone else has said, I don't think either is inappropriate.  In fact, we registered for one of the 15-piece All Clad sets, fully knowing that probably no one will buy it--but that we can after the wedding and get the registry completion discount. 

laurebkraft

Totally appropriate! Sometimes people want to go in on things together anyway. I definitely think you should do it!