Is it okay not to register?

Yes, but be prepared to get some random towels, picture frames, and tchotchkes LOL

We were in a similar position, already have plenty of stuff and line in a small NYC co-op. Luckily his side just gives money and it's more my side that was the problem. We registered for a few items. Honeymoon registries are becoming more popular but that option wouldn't have worked for us.

Are you going on a honeymoon? Do a honeymoon registry its a nice way to ask for money.

Yea it's okay to not regisiter, but like Carrie said be ready for some really random presents, which can sometimes be really fun

Am not registering cause of that reason. I have everything I need. That is for couples who are just moving in together and don't have anything for their new apt. As I was looking around I might register prob little bit like new silverware, plates cause I need it. lol I was in Walmart and wanted to buy new stuff but I def don't want my fam to spend a dime on me.

We were in the same boat but registered because there are some people out there who will not give cash, just won't do it...so we figured rather than random stuff, let's register for some things we want but wouldn't buy ourselves. We ended up registering at Williams Sonoma and Macys.

Same here as Amy O. We didn't have many items but still had a registry. Some items were just updated stuff, and some were what we would want for Christmas. Most people gave us cash anyway. I think it's OK if you don't register, but even if you have a small registry you'll more likely get some you can actually use.

I would register for few things... As for my family they will give us gifts & money. So i rather get what i want then just bunch of random crap...

As for us my FH moved in wih me 2 years ago & wr have everything & no room to put ot. His parents want to get us china set for our engagement gift & i told her she needs to keep it at her house for now. We are planning on buying another house in next 2 years. Much bigger so we will need a lot of stuff. But as for now everything what we will register for we will rent a storage unit & leave everything there..

Tina M. We have the same date! Also the same situation...we still registered for some things for the people that do not like giving money.

Registering is absolutely not a requirement or, as has been suggested, perhaps you can have a honey-moon registry. Most of your friends and family probably know your situation and you can emphasize your wishes as you talk with them. You may find that you receive some really creative gifts that you wouldn't have thought of if you don't register.

Best wishes!

DH and I didn't need anything either but since it's not typical to give money at bridal showers I registered to replace alot of what I had which was odds and ends of kitchenware.

@Brandie, I didn't think about bridal shower!! My MOH is already planning mine, has been for months (she is an avid planner!!), I guess for that I may need to do something huh??

@Lori P., Hi date twin.... haven't seen to many people with our date, but there are a few out there!! How far have you got in your planning? Can you believe we have less than 6 months now??It is going be crazy fast!!!

It's not a requirement at all. I understand what you mean too because my FH and I have been together NINE YEARS.

If you don't want extra random items however (since you have so much) you may want to make a honeymoon registry (I did this, it's on honeyfund.com) or maybe a small registry of things that need to be replaced? We went to target and registered for a few things that needed replacing (like plates and towels and measuring cups).

At least that way you won't get things you REALLY don't need and can't take back since you've no idea where they came from!

I wasn't planning to register until my DH's niece got married last year and I would have been lost without a registry. They're out of town, I only see her 2x/year, have never been to her house (and they were moving soon anyway) but she is a lovely girl and we wanted to give them a great wedding gift. Without the registry we would have just given a check; nothing wrong with that (we loved the gifts of cash we received) but we really wanted to give them something they wanted.

We have been together 5 years and just bought a house and have everything we need too... what we plan on doing is creating a registry with few things on it - that would we would like new. Like plates/towels... we have them of course but I would like a little nicer set and things that match. Although you dont NEED the stuff, there may be things that you would like updated.

Then we are creating a honeymoon registry on honeyluna... you should check that out. It is a fun way for your guest to buy excursions and upgrades to your honeymoon (even though it really just goes into a fund and you do what you want with it)

We aren't having a registry either...I have my own place, FI has his own so put us together and we have everything we need...my mom was just like maybe register for some china but then again I doubt anyone will really buy us that

Absolutely not! What are you thinking! I think that not registering - especially when you already have too much stuff as it is, isn't unreasonable at all. A honeymoon registry is a good idea because if people want to give you something, they can always help you with your honeymoon! We have one with Traveler's Joy. You can check ours out if you want to see what a honeymoon registry typically looks like. We're not putting anything about registries in our invitations, just that they should check out our wedding websites for information like maps, directions, hotels, etc. The registry is on the website but it's subtle. I'm an archaeology major and my FH is an Electrical Engineer. Some of the history about where we're going is a bit long but I LOVE IT! LOL.

http://www.travelersjoy.com/missyandy2012

Sure, hopefully they figure it out to just give you money....I would.