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Originally Posted by MysticCat
^^^ LOL
As I have thought about, I think maybe I need to offer a disclaimer:
When I was growing up (and where I grew up), and when I was married, the registry was limited to patterns: dinnerware (china and/or casual), flatware (sliver and/or stainless) and glassware (crystal and/or glass). The registry never included specific items, just the patterns, so that anyone who wanted to know could check where you were registered and select something from your patterns. I'd say half to two-thirds of our wedding presents came from the patterns we registered. Yes, we got ookabillion candlesticks that we'd never use -- most were returned and exchanged for what we were short on in our patterns.
What I find very odd (and potentially tacky), is putting anything specific on a gift registry, whether it's a toaster from Target or a massage on the beach while on your honeymoon. I think there's a big difference between "these are our patterns, so you know you're safe if you pick something from them," and "we want these things, so please get us one of these things." The latter is how all these "newer" registries come across to me.
Go ahead; feel free to call me an old fogey. I accept it.
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This was how I have always thought registries were for - to say which pattern, color or size. The choice was either to go with the list (as to pattern, color, or size), or to go for something unique, such as a cheese platter and The Cheese of the Month Club. (never heard of it until I got one)