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Not enough stuff on our registry!?!

soon to be..., on April 20, 2010 at 3:32 PM Posted in Planning 0 5

Hi all- I thought we really rocked our registry and registered for like tons of stuff, but we just got back from our two showers and the registeries are more than half gone (75 people at the 2 showers combined, but there will be 300 at the wedding, so 150 "gift givers"). Is it rude if I don't add anything else to the registry and just hope people give us gift cards (and cashSmiley smile? My friends and family are WAY too generous and I just want to make thing easy on them--- what do you think??? thanks!

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Latest activity by Melissa Bosak, on April 20, 2010 at 8:00 PM
  • Not-A-Bridezilla
    Master May 2010
    Not-A-Bridezilla ·
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    I don't think it's rude... I would just make sure you have a variety of gifts for different price points (eg-- maybe everyone bought you gifts from the $20-50 pricepoint, but there's none for less than $20 or few of the more than $50).. it's acceptable to have a small registry, I would try to get as close to the numbers given on the suggested registry as possible. For example, I'm registered at Target and it says the amount of gifts you have for each price point, and how many you need based on your guest list. I would say you could have 3/4 of that and be fine (of course the stores want you to have more-- then they get more money!)

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  • Mrs Danie
    Master October 2010
    Mrs Danie ·
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    Where are you registered? On my Target registry it states that we are accepting gift cards. But I dont see any problem with adding more stuff to your registry if you need/want more stuff. Or you can also do a honeymoon registry.

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    Devoted May 2011
    Diane ·
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    I don't think it's rude...but understand that if there isn't anything to purchase off your registry that people may simply elect to find something else to give you. The whole point of the registry is that you get what you want. Some people don't like giving money or gift cards (I'm actually one of those people...I like to give people gifts, something tangible. If there is nothing on the registry, I'm going to guess. This is particularly true for me for wedding gifts, I grew up knowing who gave my mother her mixer, bowl set, dishes, etc. for her wedding...so for me wedding gifts are a sort of connection to the family life of the newly formed family, but money just gets absorbed in a big pot and forgotten!) I know I'm in the minority here, and many people wil complain...but it's just how i feel about it!

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  • Patricia Fearon
    Patricia Fearon ·
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    I have to agree with the others. Have fun, add more!!!

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  • Melissa Bosak
    Melissa Bosak ·
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    Most likely, people won't bring actual gifts to the wedding. You'll get some, but not a lot. Most people are going to give you cash (or checks). It's just easier than lugging a big gift to your reception.

    So, you should be fine not adding anything else to the registry. But, if there are things that you want that you didn't register for, then go ahead and add them.

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