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registry???

tickledpinkraintickledpinkrain
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in Florida-Central Florida
Hey girls,

Ok, so FI have been living together for a while.  He had his own house, and pretty much everything already stocked.  We're very limited as to "stuff" we need for the house, making the idea of a registry a little gauking in my opinion.  It doesn't seem very proper to ask or imply that we would prefer the money instead!?!  What should we do?  If I did do a registry it would be better to do it at Michaels and ask for cake decorating tools and supplies since that's my latest hobby.  And for FI to register at COMP USA or some Car part supply shop! lol.  HELP!!!  Is there an etiquette?  Should we just let ppl buy the stuff?  I hate returning gifts :(
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] member
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  • mlharbismlharbis
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    edited December 2011
    The ettiquite is you shouldn't include on your invitation anything to do with your registry or any mention of gifts.  However, on your save the date you can include your wedding website and put like for hotel information or for more information and then the website and on your website you can have a link about registry or gifts or whatever.  I have heard of these registries for honeymoons, you could set up something like that where people donate money to your honeymoon.  You could also register for the gadgets that you dont have and always watned to have kind of stuff that is just handy.  Like a mandoline or a panini press; you prob wouldn't go out and buy it b/c it isnt a necessity but it would be nice to have it!  But, even if you have a registry some guests are going to get you whatever they want and not even bother to look at the registry so really don't stress over it.  Also, I hate returning gifts too but if you aren't going to use it return it to get something you really want.  Chances are the giver will never know and even if they find out they will be glad that you ended up with something you really want!
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  • MCO100MCO100
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    edited December 2011

    Another idea is a honeymoon registry.

    We also have a house, but we upgraded our kitchen appliances, flatware, and dishes.

    Target is always a good idea because you can buy so much more than house items.

    I don't think  you should put registry information on a wedding invitation at all; it's considered tacky-especially specifications such as "no boxed gifts".

    You can put information on your bridal shower invitation though, so if you need things from Michaels, etc. you could ask for it there.

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  • Pretty ParulaPretty Parula
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    edited December 2011
    I know someone who registered at BBB for stuff they already had, then took it back and got the cash. Maybe tacky, but they got what they needed without hurting anyone's feelings... perhaps a thought?
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  • cjbwifey2010cjbwifey2010 member
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    edited December 2011
    LOL Alyssa that has me ROLLING! LOL. 
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  • Pretty ParulaPretty Parula
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    edited December 2011
    Girl, I know, I didn't know what to think at first when I heard this, because I was like "is it ok to do that?" But I guess it worked and no one knew, so who really cares, right?
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  • cjbwifey2010cjbwifey2010 member
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    edited December 2011
    I would've never thought of that! LOL. I guess there's no harm!
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  • umcollegegrlumcollegegrl
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    edited December 2011
    You could look into setting up an Amazon registry.  That way you can register for all types of stuff since its not store specific.

    DH and I had been living together for 3 years, so we had pretty much everything we needed, but we registered for nicer stuff (a full set of Calphalon cookware, new baking dishes, new towels and linens etc), stuff we probably wouldn't have bought ourselves (like a breadmaker - we love it!) and we also registered for some fun stuff (accessories for our Wii, a new cooler and camping chairs, movies etc).  We also had a honeymoon registry for the cruise we went on (through Disney) and several people put money towards that (spa package, wine package)

    We also registered for some larger more expensive stuff that we really did need like a dresser and night tables.  We didn't expect people to purchase that stuff, but we figured it would give people an idea of what we really needed.  I think it worked because we received plenty of cash or gift cards and were able to buy those large expensive things.
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  • brit21489brit21489
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    edited December 2011
    We moved in together this year and have most of what we need. Now we are just getting replacements for the stuff we have. We are getting replacement towels and cookware/bakeware. We just decided on a Target registry. They have almost everything so it was easy that way. They also offered a $20 gift card if we registered by this certain date and that was a nice plus. lol
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  • Pretty ParulaPretty Parula
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    edited December 2011
    Cheryl that's a great idea - we thought about doing that, too.
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