Celebrating elopement 2 yrs later due to covid, ok to have a registry?

Etiquette says this is taboo because the wedding has already passed. However some don’t care about social navigation and do their own thing. Guests will buy you a gift they think you want which you graciously accept. I personally would not do a registry because it will make people side eye you as greedy.

I think it’s fine to have a registry but I wouldn’t put it in your invites. Just have it there in case anyone asks.

View Quoted Comment I agree with this

That's what we're doing. Got married May 2020 in our dining room and my parents across the room, all in masks. We're finally having our reception next weekend and have a small registry. It's not my fault that we had to postpone twice, so why should we forgo the registry. So far, it seems like my older family members have been the main people purchasing from the registry.

I think it’s perfectly acceptable to create a registry, as I’m sure you will have people asking where you are registered. As PP mentioned, you never include registry or gift information with your invites. I would put the registry information on your wedding website and include the website address on your invites (and save the dates, if you are sending them). Congratulations on finally getting to celebrate! We are a Covid couple as well, and I understand just how challenging this has been for couples 💔

Definitely go for it, my husband and I did the same. We got married last year and we had our big wedding on 10/2/21. We did a small registry - only a few people actually purchased off of the registry most of our guests gave us cash. But no one had a problem with it at all!

After 2 years, I wouldn't. If people want to bring gifts they can give cash or gift cards. Then you can just buy whatever you want.

View Quoted Comment Agreed. Just let them gift you cash.

Oops it sent prematurely. I think you should let your reception guests decide if and how they will gift you as you got married 2 years ago. Confusion could lead to other questions like asking if you'll now have a bridal shower (post marriage) which does include registry gifts. You don't want to look gift grabby when you really want to just throw your celebration. You will be gifted.

I think it’s 50/50.