Interesting Wedding Registry Items

[ForeverRoses]

Originally Posted by UofISigKap

I just checked one of my friends' registries, and they have registered for not one, but TWO sets of Lincoln Logs. Different sets of course. I thought it was funny.

I hope you buy them! I enjoy finding the more interesting requests and buying those rather than the standard wine glass or plate.

One good friend of mine registered for an electic toothbrush and replacement toothbrush heads. As a joke, I gave the replacement toothbrush heads as part of her shower gift. She had to wait the other 4 months for the toothbrush (that was the wedding gift).

[ilovemyglo]

I had lived out from college for three years before I met FI- he didn't have anything, but it was good cause i have EVERYTHING. My aunt and I are really close and she had given me everyday dishes- set of eight, then later she gave me the entire dining room set (china cabinet, table, buffet) and the china and silver she didn't want anymore.

We have all the daily needs, but we are registering for the china pattern I want, the formal silver we like, and new everyday dishes and flatware mainly because what I have isn't really me, and he doesn't like it either. We are also registering for nice sheets and plush towels. Other than that, a few small electric appliances for the kitchen, some practical kitchen things, and maybe some items we want for decorations.

I really don't know what to register for, and I am like the earlier poster, I don't want a million frames, a million small appliances we don't need, etc. Ugh.

As for tacky stuff?

Condoms
KY Jelly
$100 giftcards

[PhoenixAzul]

I know lots of couples who register for board games, and I those are always my favorite gifts to give, because I'll usually get them one or two they asked for, then a small travel-sized game so they can take it on their honeymoon. (one couple was obsessed w/ scrabble, so much so that they had a honeymoon scrabble tournament w/ the magnetic board I gave them).

As for me and my husband-to-be...don't think we're going to register. Not because we have everything, in fact, we have nothing because we haven't lived together, but because we're most likely going to live in Scotland and we can't be lugging dishes here with us. Sooo, we might register for small/packable things (sheets), but aside from that, we're hoping that the lack of registry and the word-of-mouth of our move will give people enough direction if they decide to give a gift.

[SWTXBelle]

Do register for nice linens - or you will get hundreds of picture frames and vases.
I like to give the Deluxe Spicy Wedding Gift Set from www.penzeysspices.com to friends and former students who don't register- it's always a big hit.

[Buttonz]

A have a wedding in Feb. They have been living together for awhile already and both of them are gamers. they made a wish list on Amazon.

[WhiteDaisy128]

Originally Posted by lilsunshine214

So I love my big brother, but I think his fiance went a little nuts with the scanner gun at Bed, Bath, & Beyond and Macy's...

Here are some of the things I thought were a bit extreme:

• $10 a piece bottles of salt and pepper. (Does she want us to go grocery shopping for her, too?)
• A $150 massaging chair cushion.
• A crystal ring holder. (Please buy yourself a jewelry box.)
• A deep fryer. (I don't think this is weird as much as I am now worried about my brother's future health.)

The crystal ring holder would actually be a good present. I keep one near my kitchen sink so when I'm washing dishes, I can take my engagement ring off. I do have a jewelry box, but for a temporary take off my ring can only go one place...and that's on the holder.

The salt and pepper are probably nice grinders.

[JennRN]

So, did most of you who are married register for the whole trio aka silver/china/crystal??

When we got married we only registered for fine china(along with reg china). I didn't want crystal or silver because I knew I'd never ever use them. My mom thought I was making a huge mistake. Almost 5 years later, I have used the fine china about 8 times, and still would never have used the crystal or silver. My cousin, who got married last September, didn't register for any of that. I was just curious what th emajority of folks are doing these days, I guess.

[APhi Sailorgirl]

Originally Posted by JennRN

So, did most of you who are married register for the whole trio aka silver/china/crystal?

Nope, we have only registered for nice everyday plates, reg glasses, wine glasses, etc. I'll never used the really nice stuff, plus, I'll probably inherit two or three settings from relatives.

We've only registered at two places. BBB and Home Depot. My fiance is thrilled with the home depot registry and going online to pick out stuff.

[SthrnZeta]

Originally Posted by RaggedyAnn

The strangest thing I saw on a registry was a garden hose. It was at the gift table! I laughed when I saw it. Now that I am a home owner, I can see why they did it.

When hubby and I were making our registry, we went from one end of the apartment to the other. We made a list of everything we needed replaced, wanted upgraded and really wished we had on a regular basis or when hosting guests, before we went to the stores to register. My favorite and most used gift is still my toaster oven-four years later. We are very practical people though, and really didn't want unneeded clutter.

I can see that. Me and J are pretty practical too and I like the idea of going through our house and making a list before shopping - good advice, thank you!

Originally Posted by ForeverRoses

I hope you buy them! I enjoy finding the more interesting requests and buying those rather than the standard wine glass or plate.

One good friend of mine registered for an electic toothbrush and replacement toothbrush heads. As a joke, I gave the replacement toothbrush heads as part of her shower gift. She had to wait the other 4 months for the toothbrush (that was the wedding gift).

Now THAT's funny!