Registering etiquette

gmaresca31

Hello everyone,  Im sure this question has been asked before but....I recently became engaged and we have been together for 10 years.  Weve lived together for 9 of those years and have a 7 year old.  Is it in bad taste to register for gifts?  Everyone I have asked said thats its not but im very 50/50 on this. 

crash2729

I don't think it's in bad taste. 

I wouldn't register for toys for your kid or anything, but I don't see anything wrong with registering for things you need or want upgraded.

banana468

I think it's fine to register.  Just register for stuff for the two of you and not for the child though.

Ali092011

I think regardless of your living situation, people will want to know where you're registered. I'd make a registry of things you could use an upgrade on. You might not often treat yourselves to nice new towels, linens, etc., so now might be a good time.

I think you could register for some family-friendly items, like maybe an ice cream or popsicle maker, some family board games, camping gear, whatever you're into. But definitely don't register for anything that's obviously just for your child, kwim?

Like PP said, anyone who has a problem with you registering simply won't ask where you're registered or look at your registry. I can't imagine many people thinking badly of it, though.

gmaresca31

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[QUOTE]Hello everyone,  Im sure this question has been asked before but....I recently became engaged and we have been together for 10 years.  Weve lived together for 9 of those years and have a 7 year old.  Is it in bad taste to register for gifts?  Everyone I have asked said thats its not but im very 50/50 on this. 
Posted by gmaresca31[/QUOTE]

so i shouldnt regitster for the xbox360 then? j/k  the last person who needs anything is our son lol. Thank you all for the feedback i really appreciate it :)

Avion22

It's fine to register -- I'm guessing you have some things that could be replaced or upgraded (sheets, towels, cookware, etc). People will want to buy your gifts, so it's helpful to let them know what styles you prefer. They may or may not buy stuff from your registry, but it's still good to have one. Plus, a lot of stores offer a "completion discount" so you can get a discount on things you've registered for that aren't purchased.

SparrowSong

It's fine to register. There are always people who love giving gifts, and many of them will be glad to see a list of things you might need or want.

If you don't feel comfortable with being into the gift stuff, just decline any showers and don't make any deliberate effort to spread word about the registry. It can just exist purely for people who seek it out and ask about it.