Not sure what to do here. Registry question.

ExcitedBride81409 · February 2012

Fiance and I already live together, so that means we have everything we would need for a place.

My bridesmaids still want to throw a bridal shower, but what could I say for gifts and things like that?

Zimsgirl · February 2012

Do a small registry of things you like and guests should get the hint to give cash

chelseakopperud · February 2012

Is there anything you have had for a while and could replace or upgrade? New hand towels, bathroom towels, dish towels and the like are always nice to get.

L&J2012 · February 2012

Is there anything you can upgrade? Our stuff is nice enough but we're using this as an opportunity to upgrade. Some things are also stuff we wouldn't buy on our own, but we think they'd be nice to have. Amazon.com does registries and you can register or anything.

midgetthemighty · February 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_june-2012-weddings_not-sure-what-to-do-here-registry-question?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:3ae4d68d-f10a-4dec-8810-da13c14a7b86Discussion:be425446-7327-4656-ba54-dcea93811521Post:1e56615e-5f9a-4222-943d-4fa883611bc1">Re: Not sure what to do here. Registry question.</a>:
[QUOTE]Is there anything you have had for a while and could replace or upgrade? New hand towels, bathroom towels, dish towels and the like are always nice to get.
Posted by chelseakopperud[/QUOTE]

This. Upgrades are always good to look into.

ExcitedBride81409 · February 2012

I could look and see what we could upgrade too. I am really not sure. I will have to look. We decided if we were going to register, it'd only be at one place. I just didn't want it to sound rude if I said cash.

chelseakopperud · February 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_june-2012-weddings_not-sure-what-to-do-here-registry-question?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:3ae4d68d-f10a-4dec-8810-da13c14a7b86Discussion:be425446-7327-4656-ba54-dcea93811521Post:f8254393-dea7-4c0a-98c7-07fee61ce7d1">Re: Not sure what to do here. Registry question.</a>:
[QUOTE]I could look and see what we could upgrade too. I am really not sure. I will have to look. We decided if we were going to register, it'd only be at one place. I just didn't want it to sound rude if I said cash.
Posted by ExcitedBride81409[/QUOTE]

You cant *say* cash.... but people will get the hint if you have small-ish registry. If you are having a shower, I would for sure try to register for some stuff.

HarperBargo · February 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Not sure what to do here. Registry question. : You cant *say* cash.... but people will get the hint if you have small-ish registry. If you are having a shower, I would for sure try to register for some stuff.
Posted by chelseakopperud[/QUOTE]

This. My FI and I have both in on our own for 6 plus years. We both have a lot of stuff actually X2. We upgraded a few things and of course can always use new towels and sheets. Our parents know our situation as do most of our guests. But it is considered very rude to say cast....especially for a shower when the purpose of a shower is to "shower you with gifts."

ExcitedBride81409 · February 2012

Got it.

We will register for a few things and upgrade. Thank y'all so MUCH!!

Megbo2012 · February 2012

Good luck! Also, don't feel the need to register for a thousand things or stuff you don't need. If your registry runs dry people will be creative for your shower. Some people will buy off the registry regardless.

Ash61612 · February 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_june-2012-weddings_not-sure-what-to-do-here-registry-question?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:3ae4d68d-f10a-4dec-8810-da13c14a7b86Discussion:be425446-7327-4656-ba54-dcea93811521Post:5065de75-12eb-4a72-9401-cb198f4a39a3">Re: Not sure what to do here. Registry question.</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Not sure what to do here. Registry question. : <strong>You cant *say* cash.... but people will get the hint if you have small-ish registry. If you are having a shower, I would for sure try to register for some stuff.
</strong>Posted by chelseakopperud[/QUOTE]

agree. You can't ask for cash from your guests. Having a small registry will give your guests a hint to give cash

gregamywedding · February 2012

FI and I are in the same situation. You wouldn't believe how many thing we saw that we wanted to register for. I was really worried and some how we managed to get over 200 things on our registry. A lot of it is stuff that we normally would never buy but would be cool to have.

MMRoberts11 · February 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_june-2012-weddings_not-sure-what-to-do-here-registry-question?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:3ae4d68d-f10a-4dec-8810-da13c14a7b86Discussion:be425446-7327-4656-ba54-dcea93811521Post:5065de75-12eb-4a72-9401-cb198f4a39a3">Re: Not sure what to do here. Registry question.</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Not sure what to do here. Registry question. : You cant *say* cash.... but people will get the hint if you have small-ish registry. If you are having a shower, I would for sure try to register for some stuff.
Posted by chelseakopperud[/QUOTE]

This. Create a small registry of stuff you would like upgraded and then go from there.

kelsey+brandon · February 2012

I think a small registry to cover shower stuff if you have a shower is necessary. Most people don't want to go to a shower if the bride only wants cash. The point is to "shower" the couple with gifts.

Ash61612 · February 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_june-2012-weddings_not-sure-what-to-do-here-registry-question?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:3ae4d68d-f10a-4dec-8810-da13c14a7b86Discussion:be425446-7327-4656-ba54-dcea93811521Post:865075e2-d9b7-4e61-a253-389dad65361a">Re: Not sure what to do here. Registry question.</a>:
[QUOTE]I think a small registry to cover shower stuff if you have a shower is necessary. Most people don't want to go to a shower if the bride only wants cash. The point is to "shower" the couple with gifts.
Posted by kelsey+brandon[/QUOTE]

well said

calisel · February 2012

I would do a small registry. Maybe add some fine china and special occasion glasses and stuff like that. Also like some of the other posts suggested add anything that you have had for a while and could use an upgrade. It is also ok to mention gift cards on there too. I know some may feel it is tacky but the way I look at it is, it gives you the chance to get what you want when you need it.

tyleet87 · February 2012

Just think of everything you have wanted to buy but could not bring yourself to justify buying it.

Like the Soda Stream on my registry. Do I need it? Not really, but it is SO RAD!

Carebear62584 · February 2012

I agree with PP's. We are in the same boat but bought some things to upgrade. For example, we got new silverware for Christmas last year, but it's starting to rust a bit (stupid hard water) so we registered for new silverware. Also, register for things you wouldn't bring yourself to buy yourself. Register for that new down comforter or new pillows, or maybe some house decorations.

Melissa603 · February 2012

New towels and sheets are always nice! Are your dishes chipped and needing replacing? Is there a mixer/crockpot/toaster/pot rack that you have had your eye on but just couldn't justify buying for yourself?

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