Registery

jenjacobs09

We haven't sent out our invitations yet, and we are wondering what we should put as our registery.  We don't really need anything for our house since we have almost every home appliance you would ever need.  How would we ask just for money?  or what else should we say in our invitations?

MyNameIsNot

You never, ever, ever include anything about gifts or registries in your invitation.  That would be like sending a Christmas card to your grandma with a list of things you want.  So rude!  

If you don't need anything (which I find hard to believe) just don't register and forgo any showers.  People will take the hint and give you cash/gift cards.  

Sarah&Nick0530

You could register for your honeymoon if you wanted--not sure what the best sites for that are, but I've heard of people getting the opportunity to go on a spectacular trip because of it. 

MyNameIsNot

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_customs-traditions_registery?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:36Discussion:2e1a0557-55b0-4fb6-a605-6ac1d28ac8bdPost:f3ca1b32-c632-4e40-9059-6ca11765ee12">Re: Registery</a>:
[QUOTE]You could register for your honeymoon if you wanted--not sure what the best sites for that are, but I've heard of people getting the opportunity to go on a spectacular trip because of it.  :)
Posted by Sarah&Nick0530[/QUOTE]

<div>Be careful with that.  Most people consider it rude.  </div>

duckie1905

Asking for cash (and this includes HM registries-because all it amounts to a check cut to the bride and groom to spend on whatever they want) or asking for any gifts at all is a big no-no.  You don't put any of this on any wedding correspondence.

sweetviolet

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_customs-traditions_registery?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:36Discussion:2e1a0557-55b0-4fb6-a605-6ac1d28ac8bdPost:a5958132-ad4f-4a54-805c-fe6e112ba230">Re: Registery</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Registery : That is quite possibly the worst thing I have ever heard of.  I would be SO insulted as a guest if I learned that is what you were doing!
Posted by StageManager14[/QUOTE]

This exactly!!

kristinanddan

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_customs-traditions_registery?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:36Discussion:2e1a0557-55b0-4fb6-a605-6ac1d28ac8bdPost:000cc577-ee57-40cd-a45b-9e14e58c081e">Re: Registery</a>:
[QUOTE]Definitly spread the word to friends and family when they ask. We are in the same boat. It was also suggested to me to register at Bed, Bath, and Beyond because they have a "no hassel return policy." You can even exchange your gifts for cash. Register for things under $50 that people like the buy: picture frames, linens, etc. Then return them.
Posted by SaJeSt79[/QUOTE]

Actually, because of rude people like you who think this way, BB&B NO LONGER DOES THIS! Thanks for ruining it for the rest of us!

We even had to get gift cards for items that were shipped to us because they apparently don't include the itemized packing slip (the only thing that comes with an online order) to be a receipt.

Thanks again!

duckie1905

Everyone is correct, BBB no longer will do cash returns.  Because of jackasses that abused the policy the rest of us cannot take advantage of the occasional need to return something and the ability to get cash back for it.  It is people that abuse policies, and think that it is okay to do so, that ruin it for the rest of us.

Not to mention that registering with the intention of returning everything is disrespectful to your guests.  If  I found out a couple was planning on returning everything I wouldn't buy them a gift at all, they obviously don't need anything.