My Fiance Does Not Want a Registry

Wouldn't they just give you cash if they don't know what to get?

Make a registry without him. . Who says you have to take the groom?

I would do a HoneyFund! Who doesn't want a free honeymmon?!

I have lived with my fh for 6 yrs and have a son we both decided to not have a registry. Most people might give you money. Your not asking for it but not knowing what to give you might get $.

Do a registry, tell him to stop being a pain in the ass (from a guests point of view), if someone wants to get you something more personal, they will.

You could register for items that need to be upgraded. Unless everything is still brand new you can always use an upgrade. Let him know if you get new stuff you could sell the old stuff at a garage sale. Or just do a small registry for items for activites that youlike to do. My Brother and SIL registered for camping gear cause they love to camp so much. Also how is the back yard, could it use a few things. People would rather get you what you wanted verses other options.

Do a small one with upgrades like new linens and bedding

a small registry will signify you aren't looking for a lot of gifts

If I were you I wouldn't do one. Your guests will survive and your FH will be happy.

I would still do a registry for your side since they are expecting it. A registry is much more convenient for guests rather than having to wander around for hours trying to think of what to buy you and what you need.

You may get money as well, but there are usually some guests who still want to give physical gifts. Also, if you're having a shower, a registry is important. People don't normally give money at showers.

Great ideas! Thank you, everyone. =)

My DH didn't want a registry. We have lived together for 4 years prior to wedding. I just saw it as a way to upgrade and replace some older things. Like you, I was asked numerous times about a registry so I did them on my own. And after the wedding who's feelings was hurt because I got everything that I wanted and he didn't get to pick anything. I didn't feel bad and I told him that it was his choice not to do it.

My fiance and I just did a small registry with a few things we wanted to upgrade, like towels and a bed set, and a few things we just thought were really cool (musical wine glasses, anyone?). That way, people can buy something from the registry if they want (and if they are quick), and they can get stuff for the wedding shower. And if there is nothing on there that they want to buy (your entire list will not be bought- people just don't buy some of the boring stuff), they will either pick something they want to give you, or they will take the hint and give you money.

Ask him if he is really opposed to a non-traditional registry. Brides Magazine (last month's issue) had a great article with suggestions on where to register that are out of the ordinary. Use that to get new equipment for a hobby you share (like camping), go on a great honeymoon, have awesome experiences back home, etc. Then maybe just register for a couple things on a traditional site (like new towels or something), just to appease the great-aunts that don't "get" this new registry thing... Good luck!

That's an awesome idea. I will have to find the article about the non-traditional registries. Thank you!