Wedding/Reception Gifts for those who...?

Is there anything that you would change in your home? Liek have you been wanting to paint or change linens or redecorate that spare room? If so, register at a Macy's (or similar) store and a home depot. You can even register for doorknobs and brooms if you need them.

Or, you can register for a honeymoon. Basically you book the travel and then people buy 'chunks' of it. Like one hotel night or a couple's massage or a breakfast in bed. (see links below)

One more option would be to register at a charity site like http://www.justgive.org/ . I have friends that did this - just make sure to send thank you cards to everyone and to supply a range of charities.

And please, do not put "no gifts" anywhere. This assumes that you will be getting a gift - bad etiquette.

According to Miss Manners, expecting gifts is not polite. Therefore, you shouldn't automatically tell people that you're registered somewhere and you also shouldn't put "no gifts" on the invitations.

You can register somewhere and when people ASK YOU, then you can tell them where you are registered. Or you can tell them you aren't registered because you have most of the things you need, already. But it also isn't considered polite to say, "we'd rather have cash, thanks."

After two and a half years, some things must be getting close to replacement time -- sheets or towels or throw pillows or some such. So go to the store and pick out some things you would like, register and make it easy for people. If you get a good haul and the old stuff still has mileage on it, give the old things to charity.

Congratulations and good luck to both of you in this new stage of your life!

PS Don't forget to write thank you notes!

You don't have everything you need after 2 1/2 yrs together?

Do not register, that would be tacky, people will know that you just want to get gift's and as most people will give a monetary gift when invited to the Wedding so forget about mentioning gifts. Also you should not have a wedding shower either if you have been living together!

Congratulations and Best Wishes to You and your Fiance'.

If you are going on a honeymoon, some places let your loved ones buy you gifts for your time away. Such as a spa treatment or a tour. Something else you might want to consider are things you've been wanting, but don't really need (my husband got the grill he'd been eying for about 3 months). Or maybe ask for things that are nicer than what you have now (like one of those $300 Kitchen Aid mixers) and then have a yard sale and sell the old stuff.

You can register for the things like sheet sets,nice china, serving plates are also a great thing to have! Linens N' Things has nice stuff and a good variety. Ask yourself this first- can people afford to give me money? Most people will give money anyway, but for example my sister I know can't afford to give me money for my wedding and neither can my mom. So I have cheaper things on my registery and expensive things too. This allows for everyone to give us stuff within their budget. If you truely feel you guys don't need anything you can ask people to donate to your favorite charity.

REGISTER! Unless you like the idea of long return lines, horrible return policies, and possibly getting stuck with that teal toaster. (Yes, I said teal.)

You can register for EVERYTHING! Honeymoons, camping gear, you can even request cash or donations to charity. Think of your favorite places to shop. Even if they don't offer a wedding registry, most offer guest-viewable wishlists.

Register at a specialty store (such as Home Depot or REI) that speaks to your hobbies. Who says you can't register for a canoe if that is what you love?

You can also register for a honeymoon or just at one store you really like. That is all perfectly acceptable.

How about linens-bed sheets & blankets, bath & kitchen towels, a new can opener, blender, coffee maker, tea pot, throw pillows, scatter rugs, picture frames, a new knife set? Bed, Bath & Beyond is a fantastic place to register-anybody can find things there that they want.

Congratulations.

honeymoon registry. My friends did that and their honeymoon was pretty much paid for! You can also just list the things you need, or put money towards a charity. But I am definitely doing the honeymoon registry, paying for the wedding will be enough for me!

I would suggest a gift certificate from a local store that carries a wide range of household / personal items. This way no matter what it is they actually need they can choose. Thus you have provided the perfect gift.