Registry Exchange- Update and Survey!

peachykeen26 · February 2012

Okay, everyone should have received their emails by now, or will within the next few minutes!
Remember- the budget is $25! Shipping is at the buyer's discretion.

So, to start us off let's do a fun survey!

1. How would you describe your registry (the essentials, practical, updating items, etc)?
2. What is the item you are most looking forward to receiving?
3. What is the item you least expect to receive on your registry?
4. What are you most likely to receive from guests from your registry?
5. If you could, would you get multiple small things from your TK giver or one bigger thing?
6. What room in your house/apartment is the most important to you?
7. What would you like to get from a fellow knottie?
8. Are you excited about this, or what?

ETA:

Ladies, please note that the deadline to sign up was Feb. 15th. I am trying to get people added in when they email me, but as the list continues to grow, it is becoming more complicated. So, I apologize ahead of time.

Cassiebug11 · February 2012

1. How would you describe your registry (the essentials, practical, updating items, etc)? Everything. Haha. We both are graduating college in May and basically have nothing. So we are stocking up on everything and anything we may need.

2. What is the item you are most looking forward to receiving?
The Kitchen Aid Mixer or the Dyson vacuum

3. What is the item you least expect to receive on your registry?
The Kitchen Aid Mixer and the Dyson vacuum. Haha.

4. What are you most likely to receive from guests from your registry?
Smaller things like kitchen utensils, bath stuff, bedding, ect.

5. If you could, would you get multiple small things from your TK giver or one bigger thing?
I would say on bigger thing. I have a feeling that a lot of our guests are going to like to put together themed gifts with a bunch of smaller things so I may not get some of the bigger but still inexpensive gifts.

6. What room in your house/apartment is the most important to you?
Kitchen.

7. What would you like to get from a fellow knottie?
Anything. I am just so excited for this!

8. Are you excited about this, or what?

Well, I guess I just answered that, but YES!

G2SoccerTaz · February 2012

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G2SoccerTaz · February 2012

1. How would you describe your registry (the essentials, practical, updating items, etc)? Since FI and I have had our own apartments before, we are updating a lot of items.

2. What is the item you are most looking forward to receiving? an Ice Cream Maker

3. What is the item you least expect to receive on your registry? the Ninja blender

4. What are you most likely to receive from guests from your registry? the small items.

5. If you could, would you get multiple small things from your TK giver or one bigger thing? It does not bother me.

6. What room in your house/apartment is the most important to you? Living Room. Everyone hangs out in that room when they come and visit.

7. What would you like to get from a fellow knottie? Anything because as of right now, there is no shower

8. Are you excited about this, or what?

Yes I am

gregamywedding · February 2012

1. How would you describe your registry (the essentials, practical, updating items, etc)?
Mostly updating.
2. What is the item you are most looking forward to receiving?
Me - Fine China FI - Roomba Vacuum(I didn't even want to register for it but he insisted)
3. What is the item you least expect to receive on your registry?
Roomba Vacuum
4. What are you most likely to receive from guests from your registry?
Small kitchen utensils
5. If you could, would you get multiple small things from your TK giver or one bigger thing?
Anything would be great. I love everything on there.
6. What room in your house/apartment is the most important to you?
Kitchen
7. What would you like to get from a fellow knottie?
Anything. I am just so excited about all of it.
8. Are you excited about this, or what?

YES!!!! I have already started looking at my persons registry and pretty much know what I am going to get them.

daria24 · February 2012

1. How would you describe your registry (the essentials, practical, updating items, etc)? Mostly upgrades since we have both lived on our own & together for awhile

2. What is the item you are most looking forward to receiving? my le creuset dutch oven

3. What is the item you least expect to receive on your registry? my dutch oven and the calphalon cookware because it's so pricey

4. What are you most likely to receive from guests from your registry? towels and bakewear, though FI family is big on pooling money within families so we might get just a few large gifts

5. If you could, would you get multiple small things from your TK giver or one bigger thing? Doesn't matter to me!

6. What room in your house/apartment is the most important to you? well seeing as we only have a 1 bedroom apartment, there isn't much competition

But I would say the kitchen, because I love to cook

7. What would you like to get from a fellow knottie? Anything!

8. Are you excited about this, or what?

Definitely. We haven't gotten any wedding gifts yet so it will be an exciting start.

midgetthemighty · February 2012

1. How would you describe your registry (the essentials, practical, updating items, etc)? Everything, but mostly essentials. FI is living off of really old/borrowed appliances and dishes. I live at home.
2. What is the item you are most looking forward to receiving? Our dishes
3. What is the item you least expect to receive on your registry? Gaming stuff
4. What are you most likely to receive from guests from your registry? That's a hard question because we have a lot of guests of varying tastes and such so I'm not sure.
5. If you could, would you get multiple small things from your TK giver or one bigger thing? Either really.
6. What room in your house/apartment is the most important to you? I'm most excited for the bedroom. FI is letting me turn that into a Paris themed room and he has no idea what he's getting himself into, even though I've tried very hard to explain.
7. What would you like to get from a fellow knottie? Something they feel I would be excited about and enjoy. I like being surprised!
8. Are you excited about this, or what?

YES!

peachykeen26 · February 2012

1. How would you describe your registry (the essentials, practical, updating items, etc)? Getting started, the essentials, The "Leaving the Nest Registry" haha
2. What is the item you are most looking forward to receiving? I am most looking forward to getting the stuff for our kitchen and the mixer from my Aunt!
3. What is the item you least expect to receive on your registry? Well, it was the mixer, but I got it!
4. What are you most likely to receive from guests from your registry? The essentials. Hopefully all the kitchen stuff since its mostly little stuff, but I definitely hope the sheets get picked!
5. If you could, would you get multiple small things from your TK giver or one bigger thing? I think something bigger would be better..
6. What room in your house/apartment is the most important to you? The Kitchen!!!! Or the bedroom.
7. What would you like to get from a fellow knottie? After thinking about it, I am thinking whatever they get me would be great!
8. Are you excited about this, or what?

Well duh!

MMRoberts11 · February 2012

1. How would you describe your registry (the essentials, practical, updating items, etc)? Mostly upgrades but also some essentials and practical things.

2. What is the item you are most looking forward to receiving? I would love to get the vacuum and mixer.

3. What is the item you least expect to receive on your registry? The vacuum and mixer since they are the most expensive.

4. What are you most likely to receive from guests from your registry? Kitchen stuff or little things to go around the house.

5. If you could, would you get multiple small things from your TK giver or one bigger thing? Part of me thinks a big thing to leave more for guests but I like the idea better of doing small things so there is more to be excited about.

6. What room in your house/apartment is the most important to you? The kitchen by far. But then the living room and bedroom.

7. What would you like to get from a fellow knottie? Anything really.

8. Are you excited about this, or what? Heck yes!

ncd5015 · February 2012

1. How would you describe your registry (the essentials, practical, updating items, etc)? Leaving the nest. We are starting out on our own and need a lot of the essentials!

2. What is the item you are most looking forward to receiving? Anything kitchen related! I never knew how quickly those items add up

3. What is the item you least expect to receive on your registry? Some decorative accessories

4. What are you most likely to receive from guests from your registry? My hope is for mostly everything, but I think we'll definitely the kitchen items

5. If you could, would you get multiple small things from your TK giver or one bigger thing? It doesn't really matter. We don't have many basic items. Anything I get, I'm really excited about!

6. What room in your house/apartment is the most important to you? The kitchen and living room area. It's an open floor plan so we're trying to make them work well together and be comfortable!

7. What would you like to get from a fellow knottie? Anything!

8. Are you excited about this, or what? Definitely!!

Ash61612 · February 2012

1. How would you describe your registry (the essentials, practical, updating items, etc)? tie between updating and essentials. FI and I both have been living off of hand me downs from our families so it will be nice to have "our things"
2. What is the item you are most looking forward to receiving?
It was my Keurig but we got that for Christmas. Now its the Dyson vacuum
3. What is the item you least expect to receive on your registry?
Dyson vacuum or kitchenade Mixer
4. What are you most likely to receive from guests from your registry?
our plates and kitchen items
5. If you could, would you get multiple small things from your TK giver or one bigger thing?
either is fine with me!
6. What room in your house/apartment is the most important to you?
kitchen or living room
7. What would you like to get from a fellow knottie?
anything works! I am gracious to get anything
8. Are you excited about this, or what?

very! I can't wait to see what we all got

doeie04 · February 2012

1. How would you describe your registry (the essentials, practical, updating items, etc)?
Pretty much just the essentials, some upgrades though.

2. What is the item you are most looking forward to receiving?
The Dyson and Kitchenaid mixer.

3. What is the item you least expect to receive on your registry?
The Dyson and Kitchenaid mixer. haha

4. What are you most likely to receive from guests from your registry?
Hopefully most of it. We didn't register for many things, since we have a small house.

5. If you could, would you get multiple small things from your TK giver or one bigger thing?
It doesn't matter to me. I am just super excited to get something off of the registry. :P

6. What room in your house/apartment is the most important to you?
Kitchen

7. What would you like to get from a fellow knottie?
Anything! I am easy to please. haha

8. Are you excited about this, or what?

Oh yeah!!!!

doeie04 · February 2012

Peachy- Is it $25 total, or $25 and then shipping? Thanks!

peachykeen26 · February 2012

Either way was my thinking. I was going to leave shipping at the discretion of the buyer.

doeie04 · February 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_june-2012-weddings_registry-exchange-update-and-survey?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:3ae4d68d-f10a-4dec-8810-da13c14a7b86Discussion:091560c3-28e9-4aa5-9e9f-5dd2b6128286Post:2251aba7-7cb6-43ed-ae5b-bc7e474e2781">Re: Registry Exchange- Update and Survey!</a>:
[QUOTE]Either way was my thinking. I was going to leave shipping at the discretion of the buyer.
Posted by peachykeen26[/QUOTE]

Okay, thanks!

Jean6912 · February 2012

1. How would you describe your registry (the essentials, practical, updating items, etc)? I would say the starter leaving the nest essentials registry 2. What is the item you are most looking forward to receiving? All of them lol we have nothing 3. What is the item you least expect to receive on your registry? I guess some of the little odds and ends 4. What are you most likely to receive from guests from your registry? Cookware 5. If you could, would you get multiple small things from your TK giver or one bigger thing? Either way I will be happy 6. What room in your house/apartment is the most important to you? The kitchen because I love to cook, and it's where I will cook for my fh and our family 7. What would you like to get from a fellow knottie? I am sure I will love whatever my fellow knot tie picks out 8. Are you excited about this, or what?

I'm so excited!!!

Megbo2012 · February 2012

1. How would you describe your registry (the essentials, practical, updating items, etc)? A little bit of everything.

2. What is the item you are most looking forward to receiving? Hand mixer!

3. What is the item you least expect to receive on your registry? FI and I sprinkled about 5 random ridiculous things throughout our two registries and are just going to die if someone gets it

4. What are you most likely to receive from guests from your registry? Not sure, honestly!

5. If you could, would you get multiple small things from your TK giver or one bigger thing? Whatever works given the registry, there might be one awesome thing that is a little pricy that I may spring for, or else I'd have fun shopping tons of intresting gadgets.

6. What room in your house/apartment is the most important to you? KITCHEN

7. What would you like to get from a fellow knottie? Uhm, honestly something they would like for themselves too, and something they can afford

8. Are you excited about this, or what?

So excited!!!!!

lilybug6212 · February 2012

1. How would you describe your registry (the essentials, practical, updating items, etc)?

Updating/practical (I am so excited to have a bigger kitchen to fit it all in :-) )
2. What is the item you are most looking forward to receiving?

Le Creuset Dutch Oven or Kitchen Aide Mixer
3. What is the item you least expect to receive on your registry?

Silver place settings... :-/ Though my FMIL said she will give us one a year as an anniversary gift, so that's nice
4. What are you most likely to receive from guests from your registry?

Most things I think. We don't have anything unreasonable IMO.
5. If you could, would you get multiple small things from your TK giver or one bigger thing?

Either way it will be exciting to receive something :-)
6. What room in your house/apartment is the most important to you?

Kitchen, no question.
7. What would you like to get from a fellow knottie?

Anything!
8. Are you excited about this, or what?

Oh. my. gosh. YES!

Purple&7 · February 2012

1. How would you describe your registry (the essentials, practical, updating items, etc)?
I would say the essentials/practical. We both still live with our parents so we need everything!

2. What is the item you are most looking forward to receiving?
Honestly I don't know because we need everything. If I had to pick I would say our slow cooker.

3. What is the item you least expect to receive on your registry?
The big expensive pot that FI just had to have or the food chopper.

4. What are you most likely to receive from guests from your registry?
Probably the items that have multiples. (ie. storage containers, etc.) They tend to buy the items on the registry that they enjoy using in their own homes.

5. If you could, would you get multiple small things from your TK giver or one bigger thing?
I honestly don't care. I would love anything!

6. What room in your house/apartment is the most important to you?
The Kitchen

7. What would you like to get from a fellow knottie?
Something they think I should really have off of my registry.

8. Are you excited about this, or what?

I am SO excited! I can't wait to see what everyone gets!!

browner3 · February 2012

In Response to Registry Exchange- Update and Survey!:
1. How would you describe your registry (the essentials, practical, updating items, etc)? Practical and updating

2. What is the item you are most looking forward to receiving? This is a little strange, but my firend got a 4 in 1 cake stand truffle bowl thing and I thought it was the coolest thing. So I'm most excited for it so I can serve all kinds of things

3. What is the item you least expect to receive on your registry? I thought it was going to be the china, but that's almost halfway gone lol. So now I'm thinking it's the candle sticks

4. What are you most likely to receive from guests from your registry? Practical things I'm thinking. Both his side and mine are very practical people

5. If you could, would you get multiple small things from your TK giver or one bigger thing? Oh, I don't care. But FI really can't wait for some kitchen utensils. He even told me the thing he is most looking forward to is the spoon rest; so Igot him one for valentine's day!

6. What room in your house/apartment is the most important to you? The kitchen, for sure.

7. What would you like to get from a fellow knottie? It's not about the recieving, I did this for the giving

8. Are you excited about this, or what? super stoked!! I got my email while I was waiting at the state police barracks to fill out a report, I couldn't wait to get home and look at my partners registry so I googled it right there

smittojess88 · February 2012

1. How would you describe your registry (the essentials, practical, updating items, etc)? Probably a tie between essentials and updating. We've lived together for a few years, so we didn't want to register for a ton of stuff we didn't need -- but also wanted to try and upgrade some small appliances if possible

2. What is the item you are most looking forward to receiving? Keurig! But also monogrammed towels, mat, etc.

3. What is the item you least expect to receive on your registry? Some of the bigger ticket items, we scanned some for fun but we'll see if we get any of them.

4. What are you most likely to receive from guests from your registry? the practical towels, kitchen stuff, utensils, etc.

5. If you could, would you get multiple small things from your TK giver or one bigger thing? I am easy to please, I'm more excited to shop for someone else!

6. What room in your house/apartment is the most important to you? I am really looking forward to decorating the bathroom, and having everything match!

7. What would you like to get from a fellow knottie? Like I said, easy to please. I'm just excited to get into a swap with these lovely ladies!

8. Are you excited about this, or what?

heck yes!

Purple&7 · February 2012

I'm so ready to place my order for my registry buddy!

Ash61612 · February 2012

I'm waiting for my person to post to hep give me some hints and clues!

BrooklynNovia · February 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_june-2012-weddings_registry-exchange-update-and-survey?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:3ae4d68d-f10a-4dec-8810-da13c14a7b86Discussion:091560c3-28e9-4aa5-9e9f-5dd2b6128286Post:388f8942-ffc2-4057-abfb-ef71ca182e39">Re: Registry Exchange- Update and Survey!</a>:
[QUOTE]I'm waiting for my person to post to hep give me some hints and clues!
Posted by Ash61612[/QUOTE]
This.

BrooklynNovia · February 2012

1. How would you describe your registry (the essentials, practical, updating items, etc)?

It's pretty much all updating. The whole process was very self-indulgent!

2. What is the item you are most looking forward to receiving?

So much! The KitchenAid Stand Mixer [and ice cream accessory!], the Le Creuset Cookware, awesome sheets, and our china! I cheated on this question by saying more than one thing, just like I did with the wedding detail question.

3. What is the item you least expect to receive on your registry?

Our bed!

4. What are you most likely to receive from guests from your registry?

I would guess that between my female relatives and FI's, we'll get all our china at my bridal shower.

5. If you could, would you get multiple small things from your TK giver or one bigger thing?

Either, I'm so excited!

6. What room in your house/apartment is the most important to you?

Bedroom.

7. What would you like to get from a fellow knottie?

Anything for the kitchen!

8. Are you excited about this, or what?

YES! Is it bad that I hope we do this again after the weddings, like a little registry clean up?

nicole425 · February 2012

1. How would you describe your registry (the essentials, practical, updating items, etc)? I would say mostly updating, but there is a mixture of essentials in there. 2. What is the item you are most looking forward to receiving? The kitchen aid or real pots and pans! Haha 3. What is the item you least expect to receive on your registry? The gaming.g stuff and the kitchen aid. 4. What are you most likely to receive from guests from your registry? Probably a mixture of stuff as a "theme". Not really sure, some family could surprise us! Lol 5. If you could, would you get multiple small things from your TK giver or one bigger thing? Whichever they are comfortable with. I'm just excited! Lol 6. What room in your house/apartment is the most important to you? The kitchen and our bedroom. 7. What would you like to get from a fellow knottie? Surprise! Whichever they are comfortable with. 8. Are you excited about this, or what? Yes! It will be our first gift from our registry.

mbishop7 · February 2012

1. How would you describe your registry (the essentials, practical, updating items, etc)?

Mostly essentials.. all of the stuff we have now are hand-me-downs and practically falling apart, so new things would be nice.
2. What is the item you are most looking forward to receiving?

Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer.. and my dishes! They're called Sophie Conran and I absolutely love them!
3. What is the item you least expect to receive on your registry?

Probably bedding stuff
4. What are you most likely to receive from guests from your registry?

Kitchen accessories, small kitchen appliances
5. If you could, would you get multiple small things from your TK giver or one bigger thing?

One big
6. What room in your house/apartment is the most important to you?

Kitchen! I love cooking.
7. What would you like to get from a fellow knottie?

Anything! I would like something that they would like to get, because that's how I shop for presents!
8. Are you excited about this, or what?

SO excitedddd!!

peachykeen26 · February 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_june-2012-weddings_registry-exchange-update-and-survey?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:3ae4d68d-f10a-4dec-8810-da13c14a7b86Discussion:091560c3-28e9-4aa5-9e9f-5dd2b6128286Post:d0513f2d-30eb-4866-ae48-01117d5db9a4">Re: Registry Exchange- Update and Survey!</a>:
[QUOTE]1. How would you describe your registry (the essentials, practical, updating items, etc)? It's pretty much all updating. The whole process was very self-indulgent! 2. What is the item you are most looking forward to receiving? So much! The KitchenAid Stand Mixer [and ice cream accessory!], the Le Creuset Cookware, awesome sheets, and our china! I cheated on this question by saying more than one thing, just like I did with the wedding detail question. :) 3. What is the item you least expect to receive on your registry? Our bed! 4. What are you most likely to receive from guests from your registry? I would guess that between my female relatives and FI's, we'll get all our china at my bridal shower. 5. If you could, would you get multiple small things from your TK giver or one bigger thing? Either, I'm so excited! 6. What room in your house/apartment is the most important to you? Bedroom. 7. What would you like to get from a fellow knottie? Anything for the kitchen! 8. Are you excited about this, or what? :) <strong>YES! Is it bad that I hope we do this again after the weddings, like a little registry clean up?</strong>
Posted by BrooklynNovia[/QUOTE]

<div>I was totally thinking we could so do this again in July when all the ladies are back from their HM's. Or, assign everyone at the beginning of June and wait until your buddy is married, then set a bit of a higher budget if everyone wants to and do the Registry Clean Up!</div><div>
</div>

Ash61612 · February 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_june-2012-weddings_registry-exchange-update-and-survey?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:3ae4d68d-f10a-4dec-8810-da13c14a7b86Discussion:091560c3-28e9-4aa5-9e9f-5dd2b6128286Post:128ee41b-d572-42a0-aee8-8489f4fd1eec">Re: Registry Exchange- Update and Survey!</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Registry Exchange- Update and Survey! : I was totally thinking we could so do this again in July when all the ladies are back from their HM's. Or,<strong> assign everyone at the beginning of June and wait until your buddy is married, then set a bit of a higher budget if everyone wants to and do the Registry Clean Up!</strong>
Posted by peachykeen26[/QUOTE]
I like this idea!

BluIvory82 · February 2012

1. How would you describe your registry (the essentials, practical, updating items, etc)?
The essentials. My FI has mismatch everything, lol

2. What is the item you are most looking forward to receiving?
Margaritaville Maker. Yummy! Oh and our Fondue Sets

3. What is the item you least expect to receive on your registry?
Margaritaville Maker. It's the most expensive thing on our registry. A girl can dream right, lol

4. What are you most likely to receive from guests from your registry?
Probably our fine china

5. If you could, would you get multiple small things from your TK giver or one bigger thing? I would be happy and excited to get anything

6. What room in your house/apartment is the most important to you? Kitchen! I LOVE, LOVE to cook so hve thing things I need to cook would be great!

7. What would you like to get from a fellow knottie? Anything!

8. Are you excited about this, or what?

I am super excited!!!!

mjradney · February 2012

1. How would you describe your registry (the essentials, practical, updating items, etc)? Updated items and practical
2. What is the item you are most looking forward to receiving?Probably the Kitchaid Mixer
3. What is the item you least expect to receive on your registry? I would guess the china
4. What are you most likely to receive from guests from your registry? Kitchen Utensils
5. If you could, would you get multiple small things from your TK giver or one bigger thing? It really doesn't matter to me. I really wanted to do this to get to know everyone and to give.
6. What room in your house/apartment is the most important to you? Seeing how I have two kids it would have to be the living room. It is the heart of our family
7. What would you like to get from a fellow knottie?Honestly I will be happy with anything. Just happy to be involved in this.
8. Are you excited about this, or what? Absolutely

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