Where are you registering?

Getting2Vowels

Since FI and I already have nearly all things for our house we're a little confused about where to register..if anywhere at all.  Friends have suggested that we still register at Bed bath & beyond to "upgrade" stuff but we really do not need all those things. If anything I was thinking Lowe's so that we can continue working on our home and backyard (a new mower would be awwesoommee! lol  but they don't have a registry option anymore.
Is it stupid to ask for gift cards to, say, 2 or 3 different options? We were also thinking of doing a honeymoon registry but I've heard tons of 'tacky' reviews on that as well..

What are you ladies doing?

Knottie1450123632

home depot has a registry and i work for lowes as of last year they had one.. lowes associates just couldnt pull it off the computer or look it up

Beads921

We're in the same boat you are. We could use an upgraded toaster (4 slices instead of 2 heh), we want a Magic Bullet, and another set of sheets, but otherwise, we already have everything we need. I have no idea what we're going to do exactly. We'll probably do a small registry at the Bay (a Canadian department store) for people who really want to buy something, but otherwise we'll let word get out that we'd prefer cash to go towards our home renos. 

Knottie1450123632

ummm its wrong ask for gift cards or cash  IMO

Getting2Vowels

In Response to Re:Where are you registering?:[QUOTE]ummm its wrong ask for gift cards or cashnbsp; IMO Posted by southerncutie[/QUOTE]

I've never so much as asked for a dollar from FI. It'd be more like "please spread the word we don't need x, y or z items".
If we decide to go that route...We both have small, close nit families so it'll most likely pan out this way.

Getting2Vowels

In Response to Re:Where are you registering?:[QUOTE]We're in the same boat you are. We could use an upgraded toaster 4 slices instead of 2 heh, we want a Magic Bullet, and another set of sheets, but otherwise, we already have everything we need. I have no idea what we're going to do exactly. We'll probably do a small registry at the Bay a Canadian department store for people who really want to buy something, but otherwise we'll let word get out that we'd prefer cash to go towards our home renos.nbsp; Posted by Beads921[/QUOTE]

I'll trade you a toaster for a mower lol

keyaira04

Why don't you ladies have a smal registry at one place...lowes, target, Walmart, bbb, etc, with just a few items you do need or would like to upgrade. Then say a secondary option is cash. I've read on tk some people will just assume that a small registry will suggest you want money instead and is a non tacky way of doing it. But for me, I would have the two options on our website as some love one need you to spell it out. Just a thought. We are doing target and jc penny, but we are fresh out of professional school and have little to nothing.

Knottie1450123632

that might be a way to go.. not sure but if you know family and friends know what you need might be way to go as well..

Gabrielle76

FI and I lucked out in that department, we're both students, and pretty much need all of the 'traditional' registry items.  Our toaster is 15 years old, and the microwave only works if you jiggle the handle.  I think this is the first time having terrible stuff had worked out well for us! lol

For couples who already have what they need though, I think the best option is to have a small registry of a few things that need an upgrade, and have a few people family members who will spread the world that you would rather have cash. 

WildMagelet

If you'd rather get GCs, just create a small registry at the place you want GCs from.  I think Lowe's is paper-only, so they have to get it from your home store by calling or faxnig or something annoying.  GiftRegistry360.com is like the Pinterest of registries though if you're wanting something from somewhere without a traditional registry.

Asking directly for GCs/HM registries are looked down on in the etiquette world because its essentially asking for cash.  People know that cash is an accept able gift but some people want to buy you a physical gift regardless and WILL even if you don't give them a list of things to choose from.  A small registry just helps the chances of you get something you at least picked out.

We're in a similar boat.  We bought a house last year and have been slowly replacing all of our towels, dishes, sheets, etc. to go with our new decor + furniture.  We'll be doing a few (maybe 2-3) small registries of tools, yard decor, and maybe stuff for hosting guests.  We'll also be spreading by WOM that we're saving up to remodel our kitchen.    

NateandJustine

We are doing target and maybe bed bath beyond just to get updated stuff. We moved into our house with a mix of everyone's stuff, so we want to get our own stuff(mainly for the kitchen) and then my dad's side of the family wants to buy stuff for the honeymooon, so I think I am going to figure out a way to show them what we are going to be doing and they can do whatever they want from there

WalkersFurMama

We've lived together for three years now, but our dishes, towels, and most home goods besides furniture is all just a mashing of the junk we had before we lived together. None of our towels match, our plates are hand-me-downs FMIL gave to FH when we moved out of their house, and our vaccum is about 30 years old. We have been reluctant to buy "nice" things for ourselves because we knew we'd be getting married at some point and would need to register for things. So, we'll be registering for "normal" registry things. We are going to build our registries at: Macy's (5% back in gift cards from what people buy, and they have a fulfillment discount), and Target (for smaller and less expensive things). 

Is it too early to register? We are sending our STD's out with our website info on it and right now my registry tab is blank. 

Also, on the wanting cash/GC's - I would have one or two small registries and then have your parents/BP spread the word. Unless I really know a person well, I end up giving cash anyway. Buying, wrapping, hauling gifts is a pain. 

Beads921

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_july-2013-weddings_where-are-you-registering?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:a322ad2c-25cd-4d52-b123-096e1e4ecda5Discussion:0f6e69be-8d8f-4cac-914c-2871b116ff53Post:c07a4f32-4117-4c4d-8581-490cd190ff8b">Re:Where are you registering?</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re:Where are you registering?: I'll trade you a toaster for a mower lol
Posted by Getting2Vowels[/QUOTE]

<div>Our mower is a hand-me-down my parents got when they bought their house in 1986. You really don't want it. Although it does still work amazing and will probably never die. Stuff was built way better 30 years ago!</div>

Chels&Jimmy

We have not decided yet! FI and I actually had an argument of sorts about registering. I want to have a registry or two at places like Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, Crate & Barrel, because I would like for us to get some nice, new, updated stuff... everything we have is perfectly serviceable, but it would just be really nice to have a new set of dishes and silverware that actually freakin' match, or a kick-ass powerful new blender, a great set of knives, a beautiful new bed set, etc. 

On the other hand FI does not want a registry for household stuff. He thinks that most of the stuff we'd register for would be too expensive for the majority of our family and friends to purchase. He wants to do a honeymoon registry. I'm fine with doing so, but I also think we should have a small registry for house stuff for those family members/friends who would rather not give cash for whatever reason.

kls33145

My friend who just got married had a registry through Triple A, who she booked her honeymoon through, and they created a registry for her. People were able to give money to their honeymoon - I thought that was an awesome idea! They already lived together and didn't need a whole lot....

My fiance and I have been living together for almost 3 years....we're planning to move right around the wedding so we're going to register for all new things for our new house From what I hear, crate&barrel has a specific day and time for couples in which you go around with champagne and register....sounds like my kind of place

emmyroo

FI and I are working on buying a house right now, and since we don't really live on our own yet, we're going to need everything!  I know we'll be getting a lot of hand-me-downs from our families, but it'll be nice to have some new things.

If you're looking for home improvement places, Menards has a gift registry.  That's where we're planning on registering for all out yard and house work tools.  I'm thinking of just sending FI out with either his or my dad with that little gun thinger and saying go to town!

We're also registering at Target, Kohl's, and Bed Bath & Beyond.  Between those three, we should be able to register for everything we need/want and in the styles we like.

barefootchorister

Maybe I'm tacky (okay I know I'm a little tacky) but I really don't have a problem telling people "We need x,y,z, do not get us a,b,c." The future-hubby and I are going to be fresh out of college and (hopefully) right after the wedding will be moving for grad school. It will be into another apartment, not a house, in a completely different statr and the likelihood of us staying after our schooling is slim. So if we do end up with things we don't want, don't need, or multiple toasters, its going to be a bit of a hassle, especially since we might not be around long to make returns, and will have other things to take care of. With this in mind I am flat out telling my family to spread the word that it is very important not to deviate too far from our registries. Would a large, ornate mirror be nice? Yes of course, but we won't be able to hang it, and how about moving it close to 12 hours away? In the end, we would love any gifts given to us, but we don't want people to waste their money on something we will either have to leave behind, or simply be unable to use.

Mac627

I'm also undecided!  People are already asking if I'm registered because we're having an engagement party.  I've been looking online at styles and brands I want... I'll probably narrow it down to one more expensive and one less expensive option.  Williams & Sonoma/Crate & Barrel/Pottery Barn and Kohl's/Target/Bed, Bath & Beyond.  So hard to choose!  My friend who is getting married this month said she wished she had looked into it a little more before beginning to register because she wound up registering at 4 places since she liked the stuff at the places she registered at first less...