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Registry from Abroad

So I live in England but am getting married int he US and we are having serious gift registry problems - can't register in the US because we can't bring loads of stuff back to England with us - we're also not wild about registering in the UK as that sort of stuff in the UK is generally more expensive and less good (nothing even close to Pottery Barn, William Sonoma etc. over here) and we also don't want a load of house stuff in case we move countries in the next couple years . . .

I hate to ask outright for cash/giftcards . . . . so I'm thinking of doing a sort of Honeymoon registry - we're planning a big African Safari and was thinking of trip donations or even setting it up so you can get us something specific - like dinner in a restaurant or a room in a hotel, hot air balloon ride etc. - I think this makes a pretty good compromise for us and is less tacky than asking for cash - however I ran this buy one of my best friends and she was really unimpressed with the idea - thoughts, ideas, suggestions??? thanks!

Re: Registry from Abroad

  • I would just not register.

    HM registries are frowned upon by a lot of people.  If you don't register, you'll get cash you can use for the HM anyway without offending people.
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  • Imagine your friend, but magnify that by most of your guests.  That's the reaction.  Do what Brie says!
  • I hate to ask outright for cash/giftcards

    You shouldn't be outright asking for anything anyway.  As PP said, just don't register.
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  • Your friend was honestly reacting in the same way that most folks would react.  A "honeymoon registry" is simply a disguised request for money made to look cute.  I just wouldn't register at all, or register in the UK at a store with a website that can be used by North Americans.
  • In your situation I'd have a small US registry with light/easily packed and shipped stuff and just deal with getting it back to the UK. Chances are most people, knowing your situation will just give cash anyway.

    My DH is English, we got married in the US, and all of his friends and family gave cash in lieu of sending presents. Hopefully your friends and family will do the same.
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  • If you do decide to register, try something like Amazon that is easily used in both US and UK. 
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