Comments on: Registering for gifts after living together for years…?

By: GingerGirl

GingerGirl — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 15:52:59 +0000

I’m sure you can find some things that need replacing.

Also, think ahead 5-10 years. Will you still be living where you are? You might need more stuff then, so you might as well get it now. I’ve been married for 8 years now and we are just now in a bigger house and I’v really gotten into cooking/baking so I’ve need more kitchen stuff now.

You can always use bath towels.

Don’t forget about him – is there any tools that he needs. Extension cords are also nice.

Be sure to register for some big items too (some people like to go in on gifts together). Suitcases, air mattress, yard stuff, etc.
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By: truefirstedition

truefirstedition — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 15:42:59 +0000

You don’t have to register for a ton of stuff – add things that you can always use, like extra towels, nice pillows and sheets, etc.

The people who don’t see anything they like on your registry will, 99% of the time, just give you money, which is probably what you’d prefer, right?

Or you can indicate that, in lieu of gifts, guests can make a donation to the Assateague Coastal Trust.
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By: MG

MG — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 15:24:59 +0000

I’m having the same issue! A friend told me about a website that is http://www.ourwishingwell.com and you can register on there and people can give you money towards big things, like a honeymoon, mortgage payments, etc. It’s super cute and I think people will like knowing they are contributing to things you really need and not just things you are going to replace for the heck of it…

good luck
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By: nova_queen_28

nova_queen_28 — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 15:03:59 +0000

My fiance & I merged two houses together so we had doubles of LOTS of stuff. However, we still found things to register for.

Sears is great for tools and gardening items.
We also chose JC Penney & Macy’s where we registered for new matching towels, sheets, some nicer pots & pans. We did put fine china on the list as we will use it. Picture frames & wedding-styled photo albums. We put new everyday dishes (the ones we have are chipped or a plate or cup have been broken). I included new things for the bathroom that I wanted to spruce up or change: shower curtain, shower curtain liner, rugs/mats. We only put a couple new appliances: an ice cream maker and really big crock pot.
Pot holders (if you use them, you can get nicer ones or ones that all match).

Think of the stuff that you would like to replace or that isn’t a major cost to upgrade.

I think the most expensive thing on our registry is $80.
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By: Ami

Ami — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 14:20:59 +0000

Well, I'm divorced now and in a new relationship but I had a similar situation for my first marriage. We had been living together for almost 5 years and were getting married 5 years to the date of our meeting. We had everything already and so when people asked if we were registered somewhere we just told everyone that we preferred monetary gifts since we were buying our first house. We received a mix of household items, gift cards and cash. I think you can register for gift cards but you could also register for extra sets of sheets, towels. Maybe do an inventory of your kitchen to see if maybe there is something you might want that you don't already own. Maybe some items to entertain that you wouldn't normally buy because they are not necessary but fun to share with guests. Good luck and most of all have fun.
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By: June

June — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 13:48:59 +0000

ask for sheets and comforters, thing you can never have enough and liek msot people said ask for expensive versions of everything or just let your family have a fit and have it your way
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By: Sandy Ego

Sandy Ego — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 13:16:59 +0000

There’s nothing Amazon or Target sells that you want?

It doesn’t have to be anything "for the apartment" – register for things you both want or enjoy. My husband and I lived together for some time before getting married; I registered on Amazon, too, and on our registry there were books, video games and musical instruments along with some of the more fun/exotic appliances like a juicer, an ice cream maker and a waffle cone maker. I also put some sheets and towels on there as it seems like we never have enough of those. A couple of things that I added were meant to replace something we already had – i.e., we had a very old baking set, and I chose a new one to replace it; we donated the old one, as someone ended up getting the new one for us. Also, we replaced our silverware with a nicer set.

Be creative – if you like camping, register for camping gear and supplies; if you like movies, add some DVDs or BlueRays to the list; if you like to read, pick some books you’d like to own. It doesn’t have to be all blenders and toasters.
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By: Sabine É

Sabine É — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 12:47:59 +0000

People who have everything they need don’t get to register for gifts to "upgrade" after they’ve been shacking up for years.
I think it’s just tacky, no matter how you want to dress it up with a "charity" bow.
How funny that the ‘it’s your day do what you want" doesn’t apply when your family is threatening to "throw a fit" in a way that works to your advantage LOL
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By: ♥ B2B 24/10/09 ♥

♥ B2B 24/10/09 ♥ — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 11:58:59 +0000

you can open an account at a travel agent and have everyone make a contribution yowards your honeymoon
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By: Imbue

Imbue — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 11:38:59 +0000

Here’s a few ideas…
1. Register for your honeymoon. Each guest puts a certain amount toward your honeymoon and you get a vacation for free. Check with a travel agent for more info.
2. Have your guests give to the charity of your choice or donate the gifts you receive.
3. Replace any old items you don’t use anymore or would like a nicer version.
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