We have already set up a gift registry but I'm wondering about other second wedding couples. Fiancee's has not been married before. My first wedding was when I was in my twenties. We were married 13 years. When we split, we divided up some of the appliances and dishes (we each have four place settings of a Martha Stewart set we got along the way). We gave his mom the china and crystal since she wanted it and his aunts bought most of it for us anyway.
This time around, we registered for a good amount of things but not everything. Some essentials need refreshing. My four cup single girl coffee maker was in need of replacement. His aunt likes to give Le Creuset so we registered for a dutch oven to replace the Martha Stewart one my ex gave me for Christmas several years back. I'd love a really good set of silicon spatulas.
We've included some fun things. Camping and picnic gear. Bicycles. Barware.
I have had more than a few people ask where we are registered so I feel like it's a useful thing for our friends who want to send us some joy. And, it's really fun to make a "shopping" list.
Did you register? What's on your list this time around?
Re: Gift Registry 2nd Wedding
Things get old. They need to be replaced, or upgraded. And no one is forcing you to buy a third $300 Kitchen Aid mixer for Greg.
If I had a traditional wedding, I would have registered and declined any offer of a shower, since I personally feel that would have been inappropriate for my new marriage, but would have directed someone to a registry if I was asked about it. To me, a registry in that type of situation is a convenience for the guests. It's not gift grabby and it takes the guess work away for those that are juat trying to be kind. I feel like anyone can have a registry regardless of the number of marriages- it's how you handle it that is important.
This will be my second marriage. My first was in 2013 and only lasted 1.5 years. We did not register again. I am not having another shower or bach party and he and I already own a house and have everything we need. I didn't feel it was right to expect people to give us thing again. I am sure we will probably get a few things but we are not advertising things we want. If people ask, we are making repairs on our house and if they want to send a gift or $$ they can.