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Just Said Yes January 2024

Home improvement fund

Samantha, on June 6, 2023 at 4:52 PM Posted in Registry 0 8

What are ways you were able to create a home improvement fund without a website taking a percentage of the amount given?

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Latest activity by Kobalt, on August 10, 2024 at 9:24 AM
  • Cece
    Rockstar October 2023
    Cece ·
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    There are no sites that do not take a percentage. Simply don’t register for anything, and people will default to giving you cash.
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    CM ·
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    IMO? By not having one or thinking it's appropriate to ask guests for cash as a wedding gift. Not registering isn't a wink, wink, nudge, nudge nor does it mean you are asking for money, only that you aren't asking or thinking of any gifts at all.

    That said, assuming cash, a check etc. is an acceptable gift in your circles, the natural consequence of having no registry will likely be that guests will opt to give you money instead. A few may buy you tangible gifts. That's their call, though, not yours.

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  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
    Michelle ·
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    Register for home improvement items
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    Just Said Yes January 2024
    Samantha ·
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    I am thinking more home renovations versus improvement items. examples: we need to renovate the bathroom and are currently renovating the 2nd bath. need new windows in the whole house. carpet for the top story, pave/extend the driveway, etc.

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    Lady ·
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    Just don't register - people will give you cash/checks. With no registry, you might get questions on what you want. I would spread the word that "oh, we're saving up for new windows in he house and have to replace carpet too!". PPl will get the idea.

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  • LM
    Super December 2022
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    I understand you have lots to organize with wedding planning and a home reno, but I would keep them separate. Detailing a registry with these items becomes too personal. You don't want a visitor to come over and say "I paid for these windows"... Just use word of mouth if someone asks about lack of registry, as Lady posted.

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  • MOB So Cal
    January 2019
    MOB So Cal ·
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    I agree with others to not register and if it's the norm in your social circle, you'll likely receive wedding gifts of cash/checks that you can spend on whatever you want to. With a 100-guest wedding, daughter and SIL thought their guests were very generous, and they did not receive enough to fund any of the specific improvements you've listed. Unless you have a large guest list and guests who gift VERY generously, I don't think you need to do anything to suggest specific items that guest might contribute to. If you are asked for gift ideas, I think a generic, we're saving for home renovations will convey the idea.

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    March 2024
    Sarah ·
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    I read in the comments of apractical wedding that someone made a gift registry at Home Depot. I have a link to paypal on my wedding webiste.
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