Alcohol registry

I'd be up for this. When FH and I had a housewarming, people brought us booze. I have had friends who have had milestone birthdays who have had these kind of parties.

This sounds like something my friends and I would have done when we were 22 and throwing parties at our apartment. As a registry for adults who can otherwise run up to the corner store and get whatever booze they want, this sounds more ridiculous than a honeymoon registry. And, how is alcohol more useful than, say, a blender or a knife set?

I will send you some homemade Slivo Chivy

I don't think a "stock the bar" is that weird but I do think having an alcohol registry is super weird. I feel like most people know what goes into stocking a bar and if you have multiples of something it's not really a big deal because you can just drink it later. Registries are good for traditional things because you really can't use two crockpots or two toasters and you'd have to do a bunch of returns if you got multiples. This is different.

I wouldn't be offended by this. I'm sure lots of couples out there truly don't need anything to upgrade. So why not register for some alcohol? I'm sure it would still be a mix of cash and booze though, at least where I'm from. I don't see my mom going to the liquor store over giving money since she doesn't drink.

@Jacky, not everyone cooks, and those who don't would have no use for a blender or a knife set. If they enjoy wine, however, a nice bottle and maybe a wine opener or aerator is a much more practical gift.

Above all, if you've been invited to a shower and you intend to go, you should get a gift that's been requested by the bride and groom via their registry, or you should give cash. You don't get to decide that their registry is ridiculous and just buy whatever you think they should've asked for.

I don't see any issues with it at all. Lots of people give alcohol as a gift and it's not like you're asking for cash. I don't drink, but I still think it's a good idea.

@Casey those were examples of essential household items. Sure, not everyone cooks, but you still need kitchen essentials. How are you going to eat carry out steak without a steak knife? And don't you need dishes and silverware to eat a bowl of cereal for dinner? People also sleep at night, so they'll need sheets.

But really, though, I didn't say anywhere that I can control what someone registers for. I only said that an alcohol registry is ridiculous. What you are suggesting is not required etiquette. What you are saying is if they registered a honeymoon, then I have to contribute to their honeymoon registry. Registries are a suggested wishlist to avoid getting something they already have, or multiples. You absolutely do not have to get them anything off their registry.

I haven't asked anyone to buy me alcohol since before I was 21.

If it's what someone registers for I'll respect their wishes and buy a gift from the registry but honestly I find it a bit off-putting in the same way I find putting video games or a luxury television on the registry...Unnessicary and kinda grabby. However, take my opinion with a grain of salt, I actually love when couples ask straight out for cash for bills/a house/a honeymoon.

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Cheers,

Jacki