Registry - Necessary or Not?

We didn't have one. i don't feel its necessary. if you both are moving in to a new place and don't have things of your own then it would be useful.

If you already have your own place with your own stuff, not necessary. But if you both still live at home and will be getting your own place together for the wedding, absolutely necessary

For my first wedding I think a registry was a good thing to do. Couples starting out usually need things to start their new lives together. This is my 2nd wedding and I'm much older now and we have everything we need so we will not be registering. We will be asking for a money donation for the honeymoon spending money though!!

Oh my gosh no! Not for us anyway! We have lived together for like 7 years now and we have all the things so no registry for us

Definitely!!!!

helps!! I'm sorry but this is like a Christmas list of what you want from Santa!! I've done it and excited about it.

Just make sure people know it exists!

Yes? Half of our guests are coming from overseas (we live in South Africa but plan to move back to the states in the next two years or so). I think we'll do a honeymoon fund, and maybe ask for gift cards from a few different preferred websites since we'll be starting from scratch when we move.

Should add though, that we don't expect much in the way of gifts because everyone will be traveling for the wedding

I think registry are a great way to guide people to what you want.. so you don't end up with a bunch of stuff you have to return. We made a small registry for that reason, but are mostly hoping for cash to go towards our honeymoon.

I won’t do one bc we have everything!

At least a small registry is needed. Some guests do not feel comfortable gifting cash, in which case they would gift something random to the couple if there is no registry.

Yes! I feel its easier so the guests csn know what we need and who bought what. Its easier so we dont recieve 3 blenders lol

Not necessary, most couples have common appliances etc so it is better to usually give cash

I just want a second set of sheets. And you might as well know what color of gray I want them in.

Not necessary, I would like to see registries go away in general. Let's be honest.. . .most want cash to be able to use how they see fit.

It’s necessary if you have a wishlist of something other than money. My fiancé and I have been living together for 2 years and pretty much have everything we want or need. We’ll just take the money instead 😊

Definitely necessary, even if you want to ask for cash. Many people want to give a gift, even if it is something small to go with the cash. I think it is helpful for guests and also a chance for you to get things that you may not have bought for yourself yet.

Although it can be fun, I don't think they're necessary. I think we would prefer cash because we already have everything we need. We will most likely still do one with a few items for those who prefer to buy gifts instead.

Absolutely necessary. It helps to make sure you don't get the same gift twice from anyone attending. And it helps guests to know what the couple needs. Unless you go with what another bride mentioned with the knot cash fund registry for Honeymoon, Date night, and Home improvement

Necessary ! I'm using the opportunity to update all of my old kitchen gadgets. I put my registry link on my bridal shower invites as well as my wedding invites!!

I was not going to have a registry. We already live together and will probably move so I don't want to collect too much extra stuff. I am also not having a bridal shower. However, I do think some people like giving gifts and having a registry just gives them an idea of things you like/need and what is your style. I was thinking of suggesting things like subscription to the symphony, tickets to the movie theater, gift certificate to our favorite restaurant.