Enough on my registry?

TKzilla

We're getting married in May and I've only now begun registering (not sure what the timeline is...)

I've registered at Target and Pottery Barn and I think altogether I have about 40 items that I've registered, from pot holders to a down comforter and KitchenAid mixer.

Our guest list is at about 110 (to invite, not RSVP'd yet). My mom is throwing me a bridal shower, too, in late March or early April.

Is this an acceptable registry? We've been living together for a year and a half, and don't really need much. Is it true you're supposed to register at three places?

Jager1219

You don't need to register at a certain number of places.  I think 2 is fine because those 2 you can purchase in-store or on-line and they're not regional stores.  I'm with you about not needing much.

I don't know what's customary in VA, but in CT, usually we get physical gifts for the shower & cash for the wedding.  So I look at my registery as what I need to get through my shower.  Keep watching it once your invites go out and see what gets purchased.  Also - make sure you have items at a variety of prices (under 50, 50, 100, over 100).

jessicabessica

You don't have to register at 3 places - the general advice is to register at no more than 3 places.  It's nice to pick places that are convenient for your guests.  I think Target and PB are a nice mix of stores, although there have been some terrible reviews of registering at Target if you search this board, just an FYI. 

Are the 40 items you have sets of things?  Are they standalone gifts (1 pot holder is not a standalone gift)?  Do you have a variety of price ranges?  I don't know how many people will be invited to the bridal shower, but I would probably be inclined to add a few more items if there are things you can think of, or at least monitor your registries to see if there are still items available. 

Walk through your house and see what is missing.  Keep a list on you so that when you are doing things and think of what you can upgrade or add, you keep track so you can register for them.  Maybe when you are prepping veggies, you'll think a nice, big cutting board could come in handy - that kind of thing.

itzMS

If you're having a shower, it's really best to "over-register" for mid-priced items. The $25-$75 range. 

My friend had a small registry and received three (yes 3) George Foreman Grills at one shower because there had been nothing left on her registry in the mid-price range for guests to select from.

Basically, you will get lots of things that people think you might like that you didn't register for.

Jager1219

When it comes to price ranges, it really depends on your crowd.  This is why I say monitor your registry and see what gets purchased.  I personally like to spend between 50-100 (depending on how well I know the person) on shower gifts.  So I put a lot of items in that price range.  I was invited to a shower where most of the items on the registery were in the 100+ range.  So although I was hoping to spend about 75, I didn't have much of a choice other than to spend in the 100+ range.  Most of the people at that shower gave gifts in that price range and someone bought her 400 douvet cover.  So far what's been bought off my registery has been everything in the 150 price range (or 2 items to add up to 150).  So just watch it and you'll get a sense of where you need to adjust for items.

B2Z728

You may want to register for more items, depending on the size of your bridal shower and depending on what is customary in your area in regards to what guests give at weddings. You may want "over-register," but still only put items that you want on the list. I'd aim to have the most items in the $25-$75 range. 

I was very surprised at the generosity of most of the guests at my bridal shower. I thought we had a large registry and after the shower, every single thing was purchased. At the wedding we received a few boxed gifts that were bought off the registry, but everything else was cash/checks. 

TKzilla

Thanks for the advice. We've registered from kitchen accessories to camping gear and everything in between.

I really fell in love with a dinnerware set (nicer than the set we have now, but not exactly "fine china") but now Target's website says it's unavailable online or in stores. Should I leave it up? Apparently you can find it elsewhere online...

Jager1219

If you have a bed bath beyond near you I'd suggest checking them out. They have a nice range of items at various prices and everything is online

TKzilla

I looked on their website. They have a similar set but not the same one. I may just have to buy it for myself!

itzMS

<div align="left">In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_registering-gifts_enough-on-my-registry?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:34Discussion:509bd146-2911-46ef-94a2-b156d4397b3aPost:9848a904-4af9-44cf-aa09-b3abf5b8d553">Re: Enough on my registry?</a>:
[QUOTE]Don't register for things that you don't want or need.  Ignore that "you must register for x number of items per guest" advice that the stores give you.  That's to get you to pad the registry. <strong>Guests will write you a check or get you a gift card to the store if the registry is bought out.
</strong>Posted by RetreadBride[/QUOTE]

This must be a regional thing. I've been to multiple bridal showers in my area, and the only gifts given have been physical gifts not cash or gift cards.

Since the OP is choosing to have a bridal shower, she needs more than 40 items on her list to account for a wide array of price ranges.
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Brittywest05

I would definitely add more items, if you google gift registry tips and go to images somewhere in the first 20 ish images there's a chart that gives you a good idea of how many gifts to register for in each price range, since you're having a shower and a wedding I would include guests to both for the total number or people. Some people may buy several medium priced items rather than one large item. Also still having registry items left for your wedding is important, not everyone will want to give you/ be able to do cash.

french_mani

I would add more to your registry. The more options people have to choose from the better. You may also be surprised at your guest's generosity. I keep thinking...What's the worst that could happen? I don't get something on my wish list?! Good luck and have fun with it!