Settled Couple Trying to Register

astone2011 · July 2010

Have you thought about a honeymoon registry? We registered through Travelers Joy and its pretty awesome! You can create certain things for your guests to help you with, and its free to register and simple to use! There's other sites out there, but this seemed to be the best when it came to simplicity and such.

Anya*Alcorn · July 2010

You could register for it, but let your guests know when you tell them where you are registered, that they should not get it for you. Most places will give you 15% off of the items on your registery that weren't bought. After the wedding, go to the store with a print out of your registery, and you can get it for 15% off!

dpower · July 2010

Technology is perfectly acceptable, and after all, it's your wedding. Ask for what you want. Things are not as they used to be. Most people getting married don't live at home with mom and dad anymore and have most of the stuff they would have asked for on a registry. If it's something you want, go for it!!

mysticl · July 2010

Anya, I'm confused. Why would you register for something and then tell people NOT to get it for you? If someone doesn't want to spend that much they will either get you something else, give you cash, or give you a gift card to that store.

AmieR0423 · July 2010

I think it is super appropriate because it celebrates who you are!

SassyPants150 · July 2010

I agree with the PP about Crate and Barrel. I had already registered at BBB and our regional department store Belk and I went in there and went nuts! They have a lot of more fun/modern pieces that are great for entertaining and whatnot.

We got our house about a year ago and between my original kitchen my mom established she got us every new small appliance and updated most of our dated things. We registered for a lot of stuff in different price ranges and if we realize that its something that we really won't utilize we will return it towards maybe a bigger ticket item that we didn't get.

People in general, in the South at least, feel better if they come bearing a physical gift. I had a hard time starting to give gift cards and notice at the weddings we've been to lately there have still been tons of boxes. Neither here nor there but its amazing what you find when you look even if you have everything.

Good luck!

midge6916 · July 2010

I bought a Wii for a friend who recently got married:-)
She registered for lots of practical stuff (bedding, bathroom accessories, new dishes, sheets, etc) but then also went to amazon.com and registered for power tools and digital cameras and a Wii. My fiance and I thought it better to spend the money on something fun and useful, then a pretty platter that may never be used.

This is YOUR registry. Register for what you want, need and will use and don't worry about what other people think!

Remember that certain stores (Bed, Bath and Beyond) and Williams Sonoma will give you a discount for any item that wasn't purchased for your wedding off of your registry for up to 1 year after your wedding date. It may be good for you to register for additional items regardless of if you wanted to buy them for yourself or not, just so you can save some $$$.

brookeroo · July 2010

I totally think a Wii is fine to register for. My fiance's friends have always all gone in on a gift for them for all the weddings. It's kind of their tradition to get eachother things that the guy wants. His best friend registered for a xbox 360 and they all chiped in and got him one.

Personally I don't think there is anything inappropriate about it. People can choose to make other purchases if they do not want to buy it. They will have gods plenty of options. Its about your life together. Why care what other people consider spendworthy. The majority of them will know you've already started building some sort of life together already anyway. You might as well have some fun while you're at it.

libraryfrog · July 2010

I had a friend register for Jenga... I say - your families know you, and they know you'll get good use out of a gift like a Wii - then go for it! It's YOUR registry

dejohnla · July 2010

Ask for giftcards, someplace like Target, then use them for the Wii :-)

chiwawa · July 2010

I say go for it. A registry lets people know what you want or need for starting your life as man and wife. If people can register for ridiculously expensive kitchen items/appliances/whatever, you can register for a Wii. If someone is uncomfortable with that, they'll just buy you something else.

bmbl · July 2010

go for it!! I'm in the same boat, and everyone just wants to get us what we want - so add it to the registry. Another idea that we've got floating out there is a gift of Euros as we're going to France for a 2 week (well-deserved!) honeymoon.

response to that idea is wonderful and the thank you cards will indicate the memory they provided us, as dinner at x restaurant, or lovely hotel stay etc.

GinaMarie2582 · July 2010

i dont really know if Wii is an appropriate gift for the bridal registry maybe for a housewarming party gift is anyone is willing to splurge to that extreme?

There are so many things to add to your registry. if you have a Bed Bath and Beyond around where you live go there! they have everything an anything you could ever imagine! maybe a george forman grill? or some yankee candles? new bathroom stuff and throw rugs for your kitchen? some baking stuff and a new coffee pot? new pillows for your bed or even a new comfy blanket for winter time? a panini maker would def be on my list after all this cooking shows!! lol

caro7865 · July 2010

When I registered my B3 consultant told me that this was a wish list so don't be afraid of putting things on the registry that I really want, you never know, maybe someone will maybe they won't but you never know until you do it.

vigh · July 2010

Its your wedding register for what you want.. There is no right or wrong thing to register for... If you are settled and have everything you want, why not register for your honeymoon.. THat way people dont get you a bunch of crap you dont need.. and you can have a fun honeymoon and not have to worry about the expenses.

krystinbrehm · July 2010

My guy and I registered for anything and everything! We did the traditional stuff, like towels and place settings and cookware, as well as camping gear and board games. We already have a Wii and an Xbox, so we didn't need to ask for those, but all the registry lists we saw had things like that on there. We debated about some stuff--namely the camping gear--but then realized that it was something we enjoy doing together as a couple.

Ultimately, we decided the following: If someone doesn't want to buy it for us, they don't have to! And what are they going to do if it irks them, not come to the wedding? Puh-lease. It's your wedding and you should register for what you want and will actually use!

emeyer2 · July 2010

Two things:

One, it may be a bit out of the ordinary, but I'm not so sure that a Wii is an automatic no-no. I've had a number of friends put nice versions of their favorite board games and such on their registries, and it was always refreshing as a guest to get them something that felt a little more personal than appliances becuase you knew this game would be one of the things that keeps the fun spark alive.

Also, I don't know where you stand on any honeymoon plans, but there is a growing trend to develop "honeymoon registries" for couples just like you two. I'm not super familiar with how they actually work, but I think you can tell folks where you're headed and give them an opportunity to buy you a fancy dinner or a massage or whatever perks you want but may not be able to swing on your own. I dunno, another avenue to look into.

But hey, at the very least you both have the blessing of not needing to rely on wedding gifts to make sure you have a barely- functional new home!

Best wishes!

Soon2BeRatkowski · July 2010

Registering for a Wii isn't tacky at all. All your guests know you're settled and don't need the same things a 25yr old would need. The point of a registry is not only to get things your need...but things you want. I say register for the Wii and maybe a game or two your fiancee would like. It''ll be something you two will have fun playing together.

Heath3rdawn · July 2010

Target lists game consoles in their registry book.. lol

swelchphr · July 2010

I think it's fine. They know you already have stuff - if you've lived on your own before, it shouldn't be a shock to them. I think the Wii is a fun idea and although your grandma may not get it for you, maybe your mom or your friends will think it's cool and chip in together. It's your registry...enjoy it.

JloveB · July 2010

I say a Wii is apporiate, it is your registery...I seen very bizaar things requested from people through wedding, baby showers, birthday etc...but it shows a fun side... I am the type of guest who buys the wacky request becuase....me and my fiance live together and have decent things we like so we probably will put some fun things on the list...like I love earrings so if I see a pair I like, they will go on the list. A jewerly box..some people might say it is tacky but it is your list...do you really need a tea set if you don't drink tea or invite people over for tea?

lziaks · July 2010

Hey!

Register for what you want! Everyone keeps telling me "it's your day". If you have a house that's fully furnished and you prefer to have other items as gifts then more power to you!

You're not talking about registering for something offensive, you want something that as a couple you can use together, something to help you stay healthy (wii fit rocks!), and something that you want.

And I'm with the girl talking about a butter dish at over $100! I'd be more offended by that than a game

hposey · July 2010

My Fiance and I (he is 27 and has been settled for awhile and I am 21 and together we have most of the stuff we need) registered for a Wii. I do not see the harm in it! If it is something you both want, and will use someone will get it for you! Enough with tradition. More and more people are registering for non traditional stuff now!

demeaka · July 2010

Honey do whatever you want! I know I am!
My cousin had no 1 but 2 ipod's on her registry when she got married!!! My whole family thought she was crazy and we all talked about her!!!! and guess what 1 of her friends bought not 1 but both of them!So if your hubby to be wants to add a Wii on the registry Y not?

This is the 21st century!!!!! who cares what people think!

charissa10 · July 2010

Add it! You aren't forcing them to buy it for you. Its just on your 'wishlist.' Our friends registered for one and all of his work buddies went in and got it for them.

It doesn't matter what's appropriate if its something you want and we'll use. The only thing I would say was inappropriate are risque items - but there are situations where even they would be appropriate to register for... small weddings with open guests and family.

ShadowAP · July 2010

If it helps any, we're a 25 y/o couple, and we've been living together for a few years, so we were in a similar situation.

What we registered for runs the gamut: we registered for sheets and towels and much nicer pots and pans - more traditional things to make my traditional family happy. But we didn't register for china (we already have an heirloom set from my great-great-aunt), or silverware (I have no idea why we would ever use real silver), or some of the staunchly traditional things. We padded the "traditional" side with some kitchen gadgets we probably would never buy for ourselves but would use if we had, and some better appliances (someone, for instance, already bought us the giant microwave of our dreams).

And then we registered for things like: Wii games, a Playstation, DVDs we want, board games we like, a couple of Aerobeds, a new weight set for my workout routine, etc. - other things that we need and that we would love to receive as gifts, which is the whole point of a registry in the first place.

In general, I say "screw traditional" - a gift registry is just that; there's no point in asking people to waste money buying you things you don't want. If you can have a few traditional things for grandma and grandpa, then that's great - but if you're in your 20s, chances are so are most of your friends, and none of them are going to have a problem buying you a new Wii-mote because they probably want one, too!

Belle2Be · July 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_registering-gifts_settled-couple-trying-register?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:34Discussion:0e2a203b-afbc-4805-ae09-c94362d172d6Post:9ce82c2f-f71c-41c5-adbe-36b152d5f37a">Re: Settled Couple Trying to Register</a>:
[QUOTE]If it makes you feel better about the "inappropriateness of the Wii" (I think it's definitely appropriate to put on there, but that's me), my beloved FI put fish sticks on our Target registry list. I'm sure we'll get them.
Posted by JRSonday[/QUOTE]
Hahaha that's funny!

I think the condoms on the registery is pretty funny too, some people need to lighten up :D

I say go for the Wii. Why not? We might register for a PS3 since we are already settled (and have 2 kids! For shame!) and while we do need some stuff, we mostly don't need anything and just want the company of our guests :D

MrMrsKaz · July 2010

I think you should be able to register for anything you want ... no one has to buy it for you .. you just tell people what you want and then they can decide if they want to get it for you... what's the point of registering for items that you dont need or already have

abell1015 · July 2010

I don't see anything wrong with registering for a Wii, if that's what you want go for it. My fiance and I registered for a playstation 3.

[Deleted User] · July 2010

I think a wii is okay.

Now registering for a bra, that would be weird.

And I know of someone who did that.

EWWW.

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