this is the code for the render ad
Community› Wedding Discussion Boards› Registry and Gift Forum
Registry and Gift Forum
New Discussion

Tiny wedding, should we register?

Aburro2412Aburro2412 member
First Comment
in Registry and Gift Forum
Advice please! We're having a small ceremony on the beach with just our parents in attendance. We want to keep things simple and use our small budget to enjoy a week at the beach instead of having a reception. I'm not sure if we should register or even expect gifts since we aren't having a "formal" wedding and inviting all our friends and family. But, if people want to give us gifts, we'd like them to have some idea of things that would be useful to us.
Report Reply to Post

Re: Tiny wedding, should we register?

  • SCogs18SCogs18 member
    Fifth Anniversary 1000 Comments
    I think it would be alright to create a small registry, but don't advertise it.  That way, if someone asks you or your parents directly about gift options, you can direct them to it, but it doesn't look like you are gift hungry.  People create "housewarming registries" so I think this should be alright.
    Wedding Countdown Ticker LilySlim Weight loss tickers

    image 225 Invited so far!
    image 148 Are ready to party!
    image 77 Will be missing out!
    image 0 Are MIA!
    Report Reply
  • ceh789ceh789 member
    1000 Comments First Anniversary
    Probably not helpful but I'm going to go the other way and say don't register.  If I wanted to get you a gift and was directed to a registry I would probably think 'greedy' since you're having no guests.  Rather - could you give your mom a small list of things you want and she can tell people about them?  If I was told - "I know she's been eyeing a new coffee maker and they just got a King sized bed so I know they could use linens" - I wouldn't think greedy at all. 
    Report Reply
  • hoffsehoffse member
    Fifth Anniversary 1000 Comments 100 Love Its First Answer
    I think you should go ahead and register.  I know this isn't particularly common, but I've definitely given gifts to friends of mine who were getting married with tiny weddings that I wasn't invited to.  I always look for a registry even in that case and it's a relief to me to find one because I don't give cash, ever.
    Wedding Countdown Ticker
    Report Reply
  • WiscisblissWiscisbliss
    1000 Comments
    I'd register...  ad then get the completion discont after the wedding :)
    imageBaby Birthday Ticker Ticker Follow Me on Pinterest
    Report Reply
  • SCogs18SCogs18 member
    Fifth Anniversary 1000 Comments
    [QUOTE]I disagree with registering for housewarmings.  These used to be what they're supposed to be.....a party to show off a new home.
    Posted by RetreadBride[/QUOTE]

    Retread, I am not a fan of housewarming registering either.  I was just trying to point out that if people register for a housewarming (even if it isn't the best etiquette), she should be able to register for her small wedding.
    Wedding Countdown Ticker LilySlim Weight loss tickers

    image 225 Invited so far!
    image 148 Are ready to party!
    image 77 Will be missing out!
    image 0 Are MIA!
    Report Reply
  • daniellelea1985daniellelea1985
    10 Comments
    eh... my gut says don't register. I'm with ceh789 on this one... it would come off greedy to me.

     If anyone really wants to give you something, they'll send a card and cash

    it's nice you're having such an intimate ceremony, are you getting some nice photography and sending an announcement out afterwards?
    Photobucketbaby yianni Pregnancy Ticker image
    Report Reply
  • Aburro2412Aburro2412 member
    First Comment
    Thanks for all the advice everyone! And to answer the question yes we plan to have photos taken and send an announcement to the rest of family and friends :)
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards