Where and When to Register for the Wedding and the Shower....

dancingbride2010

we are planning to register for the shower and wedding at Bed Bath and Beyond this week..the wedding is in September.... do you think its too soon to register?? also, we live in a small apt in Brighton, MA and dont really have storage space...sooo we were also thinking about registering at www.ourwishingwell.com ---- have any of you brides to be ever heard of that site?? we were wondering if it is anything good....it seems pretty cool and the ratings are good too, but we just wanted to see if anyone else has heard of it....let me know!! thanks all!!!

dancingbride2010

we are planning to register for the shower and wedding at Bed Bath and Beyond this week..the wedding is in September.... do you think its too soon to register?? also, we live in a small apt in Brighton, MA and dont really have storage space...sooo we were also thinking about registering at www.ourwishingwell.com ---- have any of you brides to be ever heard of that site?? we were wondering if it is anything good....it seems pretty cool and the ratings are good too, but we just wanted to see if anyone else has heard of it....let me know!! thanks all!!!

LoveAdopted

You can definintely register now. I haven't heard of the web site but I know that there are sites out there that other brides like.

As for storage, could you possibly keep your gifts at a parents' house? We aren't planning on using our gifts until we move into a new place. Stinks, but at the same time it will be fun to have new everything once we do move.

jonnysbride2010

I don't think it's too early! We registered in November for our May wedding! As for storage I agree with pp, ask your parents or a friend? We will be putting everything in our garage that we rent from our landlord because our apartment can barely fit us and the dog haha.

megandjay

We are in the same boat with a small apt, we are going to upgrade a lot of things (sheets, towels, pots/pand, knives,etc), and then store some things at our parents.

Many people think that cash registries are tacky and some might be offended. I expect that a lot of my family will give us cash because they know our situation, but if I registered for cash I would expect to get a bad reaction. I know it seems wierd.

I guess you should feel it out with your friends/family and see what they think, and do what seems right for you.

Karen's MOH

I would stay away from a cash registry. I've never heard of that particular site but like PP said, it would not come acress very nicely, and don't they take a cut of whatever you get? Sounds like you already have a registry now at BBB, and when people ask you, your parents, or the bridal party, they can just say something along the lines of, They have a small registry at BBB, and they are also saving for a (house, honeymoon, etc).

EKobrenski

My family would freak out if I registered for cash.  I don't think there are any circles that would regard this as appropriate.

ARez726

I definitely wouldn't register for cash.  People that choose not to buy a wrapped gift will get you cash anyway...at least you won't look greedy asking for it.

ARez726

P.S.  Not calling you greedy - it just appears that way with those types of registries!!

StaceyC828

Our wedding is in September and we already registered

Blueyed228

Please dont register for cash.

if you are going to upgrade things in your apartment like appliances etc you can always yardsale your old stuff or donate them to a charity to create more space.

dancingbride2010

Hey guys,
thanks so much!! im looking forward to going to BBB this week!! I thought the same thing about the cash registrys...buy my FI is all for it considering my dad is broke and his parents are not really helping either..but I personally do agree with all of you which is why i told him I'd ask others for opinions, so thanks all!! You have all been a big help! Thanks again! Congrats on your engagements!