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Author Message nataliexoxo Yahoo User Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:03 am    Post subject: Don't want to be greedy...? Is there a rule of thumb for how many things to put on a wedding registry?We have about 100 guests attending and I only have about 30 things on our 2 registries.Many things are not that expensive so some people might get 2 things (I know bcse they have told me this already)Should we try to add more things, or hope that those that don't get things off the registry just give cash and gift cards? Back to top callingmrsjones Yahoo User Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:06 am    Post subject: If it's on the registry you should talk to someone at the store, see if you get multiple gifts if you can take them back for a store creditI love all the thumbs down. What is she supposed to do have 6 of everything and keep them in boxes in the closet??? Back to top Isa Yahoo User Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:08 am    Post subject: I would just add more stuff to the registry. Things you would like to have but wouldn't normally buy yourself. People like having options, and I know I get frustrate sometimes when I can't get an item off a registry, because then I have no idea what to get people. Some people would rather not give gift cards or straight cash, so you should give them options. Back to top jlunchbox Yahoo User Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:09 am    Post subject: register for whatever you want and make sure you have a variety of prices and you'll be fine. you get 10% off at most places to complete your registry so it makes sense to register for everything that you want.you will not look greedy unless you register for 200 things each over $300. Back to top ditzwannabe Yahoo User Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:09 am    Post subject: It depends on if you want more things. If you have already registered for everything you want then just hope for gift cards and cash, but if there is more that you want then put it on there! Back to top tineyfiney Yahoo User Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:09 am    Post subject: If you don't need anything else now, you could always ask for gift cards to the store or tell your close family that you want cash so they can spread the word. Back to top sparkleythings_4you Yahoo User Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:10 am    Post subject: Add things that are practical but nice to have, like new sheets, towels, bed linen etc, things that are not overly expensive and you can never have too many off. My friend and her husband fell in love with a certain dinner service, they put each item down as an individual item on the registry and they ended up with virtually the whole set, and most guests didn't spend more than £15 per item. Back to top Kel Yahoo User Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:10 am    Post subject: It's not rude or expecting anything.Normally at stores..Target,Bed bath beyond,Macy's..ect.They tell you to put lots of stuff on it. In different price ranges. They are wanting to bless you by even looking at the registry in the first place. Whatever it is... a set of plates or maybe just a butter holder. But id say dont be shy in putting things on. Back to top Green Eyes Yahoo User Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:11 am    Post subject: I would add more. It doesn't appear greedy to have a longer list. This makes the job easier for your guests so they have a variety of options in various price ranges. Remember, some people may want to spend more on a gift than others. So don't hesitate to register for higher priced items as well as lower. Back to top melouofs Yahoo User Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:11 am    Post subject: I'd be annoyed as your guest if I tried to get your something from your registry and there was nothing there. I think if you have a registry, then really have one that offers your guests some choices. If you don't want to register, then don't. Back to top kill_yr_television Yahoo User Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:14 am    Post subject: Sure, list as many items as you like. Your registry is just a "wish list", not a declaration that you expect to actually receive every single item you list. Be sure to include small items like night lights, kitchen storage boxes, toiletries, and home-office supplies so that even children on a tiny budget will know what you'd like to receive. Back to top Green_eyes 69 Yahoo User Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:15 am    Post subject: I would talk w/ someone that works at the store they can give you some advice on how many items should be on the registry mine did Back to top Walking on Sunshine Yahoo User Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:46 am    Post subject: I had a similar problem - it was explained to me that the gift registry was not selfish but a way to get what you needed or wanted to set up house keeping as newly weds. Even if you have a good deal of stuff look at what is old or hand down and replace it with that lovely you always wanted but could not afford. Or if you are truly set why not register your Honeymoon and have guests contribute to a PayPal account for expenses and hotel costs. There are many ways to register even Home Depot has a registry now so don't feel you are being selfish you are letting your new family and his new family welcome a new addition by getting you off to the right start. Good Luck! Back to top qwertystar Yahoo User Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 11:48 am    Post subject: The woman at the store we registered at told us to register for 3 times as many gifts as we have invited guests. For 100 guests, that's 300 items! Which is completely nuts.We don't really want things--we're trying to consolidate two households, and I already downsized my place recently (from a house with a garage, basement and attic to a condo with no outside storage), so we don't have room for more stuff, nor do we want more stuff. We weren't going to register at all, but a few friends pressured us into it because they want to give us a wrapped gift. So, we registered for about 15 things that we could use (ranging in price from $4 to $300), or that could replace old appliances (our toaster is about to toast its last slice of bread...). We're hoping that people who want to give gifts will give us money. (No gift is okay, too.) We really won't have space to keep things, and will likely give away wrapped gifts to charity. We're hoping that having such a small registry will discourage people from buying things we can't keep.So, it really depends on what you want. If there are more things that you would like to receive as gifts, then register for more. If you would prefer that people give you money, then keep the registry small. Back to top Leah Yahoo User Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 12:02 pm    Post subject: Add to the registries if there are more things you like. Include gifts in a range of prices and you won't look greedy. Back to top

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