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post #16 of 25
3/12/08 at 1:51pm
Shoreman, you will be amazed what people will buy for you if you just put it on the list.

We used Macy's and Williams-Sonoma. Our kitchen is fulled kitted-out. Her uncle bought every single piece of china for us from Macy's.

We were going to register for a cooking class on our honeymoon in Barca, but never figured out how to do it.

I've also had friends register at REI and other places like that, just because that's what they wanted.


In the end, it's a sort of tacky way to tell people what to get you if they want to get you anything. It is very useful. Just accept it and have fun with it.


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post #17 of 25
3/12/08 at 8:43pm
FWIW, I speak from very recent experience (01/12/2008). Whatever you do, keep it a) Nationwide/online-accessible b) Simple I would stick to the basic, nice home furnishing stores (BBB, WS, etc), and maybe a department store (ie, Macy's, etc). On the topic of 'odd' requests, I would keep things mostly home/couple centric. I registered for a shoe rack and some nice male-oriented clothing utilities (nothing too spendy); I got zilch. On the other hand, we did receive a number of Lodge cast-iron pans ($$$, I was really shocked people would go for a $80 pan) and a KitchenAid Artisan*, so, you'll probably get any/all kitchen & bath stuff you ask for. While a Wii would or could be something you would both enjoy, I doubt aunts and grandmas are going to buy one. Congrats. *With an ice-cream making attachment. If you haven't, put this on your list.
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post #18 of 25
3/12/08 at 9:03pm
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Famous last words, CQgeek. You become smitten with a lady who wants a big ceremony, chances are you're having that big ceremony.

Well, maybe I'll just marry a woman that's already been divorced. They don't usually want big ceremonies the second time around. They're already jaded and realize that the investment isn't justified when they analyze the risk.
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post #19 of 25
3/12/08 at 9:28pm
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Well, maybe I'll just marry a woman that's already been divorced. They don't usually want big ceremonies the second time around. They're already jaded and realize that the investment isn't justified when they analyze the risk.
We had a relatively small wedding. It didn't seem to do anything to keep the price down.
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post #20 of 25
3/12/08 at 9:40pm
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We had a relatively small wedding. It didn't seem to do anything to keep the price down.

How many people? It depends on how you do it i guess. I can't imagine you doing anything on the cheap. My best friend, who's marriage lasted 6 or 8 weeks before it was on the rocks due to a cheating husband, spent a minimum of 65k on hers, and neither were from a rich family. That's just insanity to me.
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post #21 of 25
3/13/08 at 2:45am
Ours was around $6k, but that includes my tux, the place, settings & such, food & beer. She wore her grandmother's dress (fit almost perfectly, sleeves and all), and her family did all of the cooking (stuffed cabbage ). That definitely helped cut down on costs. About 90 people. All in all, I thought it was a pretty nice affair, I could not imagine going to 65k
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post #22 of 25
3/13/08 at 3:00am
My fiance and I are registered at Macy's (for china, crystal, towels, a little bedding) and Williams-Sonoma (for not a whole lot, I'm thinking I need to add more). We haven't even sent out invitations and all of our place settings have already been purchased. At first I thought the idea was a little tacky, but since then I've been to a few weddings and I've appreciated the guidance provided by a registry when it comes time to buy the gift. I would rather buy something that the couple wanted rather than what I think they need, and I'm hoping our guests feel the same way.
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post #23 of 25
3/13/08 at 3:51am
My fiancee and I are registered at Target, Williams Sonoma, and some Canadian homegoods stores. Since her family's north of the border we decided to include companies that were convenient to them. One tip: make sure there are items at all price levels. Some people will only be able to do a little, while others may be more able or decide to get together with friends to purchase a larger gift. Homegoods, especially bed/bath/kitchen stuff, is definitely what's popular. We've already gotten tons of glassware, small appliances, and bedlinens. Other items (trouser press, tiki mugs, etc) haven't been picked up so readily.
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post #24 of 25
3/13/08 at 4:27am
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OT, but I can't imagine what I'd put on my registry. I already have pretty much everything that could possibly go on one, down to the Wedgwood fine bone china, riedel, Kitchen Aid Pro 600, and nice sheets. Regardless, if/when I get married, it's gonna be on a beach somewhere with no/few guests and i'll make it an expensive beach to limit attendance. There's not a chance in hell I'm doing the big ceremony thing.

I say register at a place where they sell Puiforcat, J & L Lobmeyer, Buccellati, etc.
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post #25 of 25
3/13/08 at 8:49am
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On the other hand, we did receive a number of Lodge cast-iron pans ($$$, I was really shocked people would go for a $80 pan)


You should have seen my face when the Le Creuset was the first thing purchased. Then someone (not even family) bought the food processor. Some people are happy to splurge on you.


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but since then I've been to a few weddings and I've appreciated the guidance provided by a registry when it comes time to buy the gift. I would rather buy something that the couple wanted rather than what I think they need, and I'm hoping our guests feel the same way.

I meant to say this. I think it's the best argument for having a registry. It's easier on your guests, who very likely do want to buy you a gift and want to buy you a gift you want.

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