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What to register for?

TKzillaTKzilla member
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I'm getting married in less than five months and I'm having difficulty with this registry thing. We've been living together for a year and a half, so we've set up housekeeping already and there's not really a whole lot we need. Furthermore, we don't have space in our apartment to store things (like for a future house). I am lucky enough to have two bridal showers in my future - one by my mom (which... isn't that a no-no? My MOH lives in Arkansas so she can't do it...) and one by my FI's grandmother. I asked for recipes for the shower with his grandmother because frankly, I've never met any of the people who will be attending and it doesn't feel right to ask for gifts. But the one my mom is throwing... people expect to bring presents. I don't know what I should do. I started a registry on Target's website for like... a waffle iron and some camping gear. I think all in all I have 20 things on there. Is that enough?
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  • ericaandtom2012ericaandtom2012 member
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    How many people are coming to your shower?  Also, some people will likely want to give you a physical gift at your wedding, so you'll want to make sure you have enough on your registry for people to choose from (I'm not saying to go crazy and put on a ton of stuff you won't be able to use).  I don't think 20 items is enough.  

    What can you upgrade in your home?  How about new towels or new bedding?  Is there anything in your kitchen that is worn out that you could use a new one of?  We had a lot of kitchen stuff prior to our wedding, but we upgraded it to better quality and gave the old stuff to siblings going to college or donated it.  

    There's a really good list of possible things to register for in the second sticky from the top of the message board page.  There were a lot of things on there that I didn't think of when I made my initial list.
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  • TKzillaTKzilla member
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    Well, one of those showers I asked for recipes. Do I still have to have registry items for the people attending that one? The problem being... they don't have a Target there. It's kind of out in the middle of nowhere. I was told I would "have to" register at Walmart or Belk. That's part of why I said I'd like to receive recipes (also, like I said... I don't know any of these people and I'm don't feel right about asking for presents). 

    Most of our stuff is pretty brand new, purchased within the last year or so. I don't know, I just feel... wasteful? 

    I don't know how many people are coming to either shower, but I will look at that list you suggested.

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  • TKzillaTKzilla member
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    I don't have a stand mixer... nor do I have a place to put one! I added it to my registry though. I have a garlic press. I have a nice knife set (FI used to set Cutco). My mom threw me a Pampered Chef party when I moved out. I've used the tool on The Knot and also on the Target registry website, so maybe I'll get up to a decent amount of stuff. It's just hard because I'm kind of against registering for stuff I don't need...
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  • TKzillaTKzilla member
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    Is it acceptable to register for furniture? Specifically a headboard? THAT is something we don't have that we could use!
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  • hoffsehoffse member
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    You can register for a headboard but in my experience a shower is for smaller items, typically under $50.  That varies by circle though.

    Look at Williams Sonoma.  If you like to cook, they have some interesting kitchen gadgets most of which are in the $20 range.  Ditto pp's about nice towels, new bedding, etc.  That stuff is relatively easy to store as well.
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  • stantokmstantokm member
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    Also consider serving platters and dishes if you don't already have them.  Those don't necessarily take up a lot of room.  We have a couple of bedside lamps on our registry (well...they're out of stock, so we'll probably switch to something else).  Most people can always use extra blankets and extra dish towels, too.

    Also, decor: picture frames, art, etc.  And if you have a small space, I recommend nice storage options for under the bed and in closets or on shelves.  I don't know about the quality, but I know that Target has attractive looking boxes.
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  • TKzillaTKzilla member
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    Really helpful responses guys, thanks!

    I started a registry at Pottery Barn when I saw that they had the rest of the collection that matches my duvet cover. (Sidenote: never thought I'd see the day where I used the word "duvet" regularly)
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  • MStolz09MStolz09 member
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    Asking for recipes is such a great idea! Maybe you can also ask for a nice book with plastic sheets so you can compile them into an actual cookbook. Might be a nice touch.

    I've heard that some people have done honeymoon registries (asking guests to chip in) which might be much more helpful if you already have a lot of household and kitchen things. Another thing you could maybe do is set up a charity registry -- pick a charity or organization that aligns with your beliefs, morals, or passions and ask guests to make a donation on your behalf.
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  • TKzillaTKzilla member
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    Yeah, even if the charity wasn't a ripoff, I probably would still be hesitant to do it because his family and my family have very different beliefs... thanks for the suggestion though!
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