Hi Knotties! Hoping for some advice! My fiancé and I lived in different cities until we were engaged and moved in together. We are currently in an apartment and have consolidated our "needs". We are unsure where we will officially be settling so we are not in the market for a house. My "to do" list has put registering on my mind and I'm not sure what the best option is for us. Is it tacky to not register and request "cash" to put towards a home? Or should we still plan to register for items (even if we don't register for much). I don't expect gifts, but I know our guests will start inquiring closer to time. Thoughts and/or suggestions would be appreciated!
Re: Not sure what to register for given current living situation... help :)
That being said, we haven't shared it with anyone yet because no one has insisted on having it. We don't really "need" anything so it won't bother us if nobody ever asks but it is there, and checked off the To Do list, in case anyone ever does.
Think of fun things & practical. Like nice pots & pans & cookie sheets & cooking utensils. If you already have those, look through them and see if there are any you would want to upgrade. Are there any kitchen gadgets like a crock pot, Panini press, blender, toaster, etc that you would like to have or upgrade? Sheets and towels are always nice to have. And don't forget about fun things. For example, we like to host game nights with our friends, so we registered for board games and since we have a yard we registered for yard games too. Are there any sports you two are into like biking, basketball, etc. I suggest going into a store like Target and just walk around the whole store & look at everything from kitchen stuff, to books to sports equipment, luggage, organization/storage items, fitness items, electronics (video games, cameras, etc) to artwork for your home.
I get that since you don't really know where or when you'll be buying a home, you don't want a lot. Kitchen items, sheets and towels are still good options. You can put a blender in any home
However, if you still aren't gung-ho on a registry, you really don't need to have one. But realize there are some people who only give physical gifts, so they will buy you something they think you'd like. A small registry is also an option. Clearly says, "we don't need much" but if gives some options for those who only buy physical gifts.
Do not registry or directly ask for money. However if someone asks, you can let them know you're saving up for a house.