Destination Wedding Registry

We are doing a DW too. Everyone we told not to get us a gift (because they are traveling) laughed and said put a registry up because they are just going to buy something anyway. Apparently people like giving gifts haha. Some also said they would just use the registry for the bridal shower (again, telling them no gifts for that event didn’t do much either). You may want to tell people no gifts, but for those who can’t make and those who’ll buy anyway, make a small one so you get stuff you like.

We put on top of our registry that "their presence is the best present we could ask for." We know that our DW is going to be a big expense for some, and my BMs are insistent on a shower so we came up with a very small registry like 15 items max since we already have an established house we didn't need anything, nor any desire to upgrade.

Hi Mimi! Welcome to the WeddingWire Community! I think creating a registry is still a good idea, especially for those who cannot make it! This way, they can demonstrate their good wishes. Just think, you'll always need household appliances and items, so creating the opportunity for guests to help with that is a pleasant gesture.

We're traveling for our wedding too. I simply put a sentence on our wedding website that their traveling to celebrate with us is enough. Most of our guests are very close friends and family and they know we are minimalists, have lived together for 4 years, and that we don't need anymore "stuff". We did not make a registry and if someone wants to give us something I'm assuming it'll be a check since it's way easier to travel with, haha. We're not expecting any gifts, but some people have made it clear they will be giving us money. We don't expect those invited that are not attending to get us anything, though one said she wanted to take us to dinner to celebrate.

I don't think it hurts to have a registry, but a registry implies that you do want gifts, and there is nothing wrong with that . This day and age it's not as expected to get someone a gift if you were invited but won't be attending. If you're planning to do a bridal shower and expecting gifts there, a registry will help guide your guests for that.