What gifts should we put on our wedding gift list?

My fiancee and I are getting married in October, and rather than get a gift registry at an expensive department store, we have decided to make our own list and get our parents to take our guests enquiries.





The problem is, all I can think of that we need is saucepans, Tupperware, a wok and maybe a good frying pan.





Everyone says just to ask for money or gift vouchers, but I'd prefer not to. I would prefer actual gifts that have had thought put into them and that I can hand down to our children one day!





My fiancee and I have lived together for about three years, so we have most household stuff, just not "good ones".





Can anyone give me some examples of stuff we could put on there (in all price ranges)? I am just stumped for ideas!

What gifts should we put on our wedding gift list?
I would mention the things you mentioned and maybe some little things that will mean alot now and later like personalized picture frames, albums for future family pictures, and maybe


gift certificates for your favorite stores or restaraunts for romantic dates to keep things interesting.





good luck
Reply:First of all, please don't put your parents in the position of having to be the "gift registry". It's too awkward for them, because people will be wanting a variety of price levels, and may be too embarrassed to say to your mom, "I want something nice, but under $30 . . ." , y'know? Especially the closer you get to the wedding -- your parents will be running around helping with wedding details, and yet getting peppered with inane questions about gifts. Certainly, give them a list -- but don't expect them to act like the clearing house.





Instead of registering at just one expensive store, why not register at a lot of different stores? Bed, Bath %26amp; Beyond would be good for linens, cookware, etc. Target would be good for general household items, etc. Crate %26amp; Barrel has a popular registry -- heck, just about every store around has one -- even Wal-Mart has a bridal gift registry! On all the registries, you could indicate that you would also appreciate gift certificates. At all of the stores, you could specify everything from a particular color and style of placemats and napkins, to size of sheets, color of towels, etc. Include stuff like picture frames. Also, my SIL ended up with so much of her silver and china given as gifts, she chose a holiday china pattern, too.





Good luck!
Reply:I agree with momma bear, asking your parents to be your "gift registry" is putting way too much on them, and they are going to be just way too busy with wedding details to fool with this. Not to mention it is awkward as hell for them, how will they keep track of what's been bought off the registry? They won't be able to. Everyone else is right, you'll wind up with many duplicate gifts, a bunch of stuff you don't want, and no knowledge of where it was bought. If you're concerned with registering at an expensive department store, you should know that stores like Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, and even WalMart have gift registries. The stores are set up to handle a gift registry, and many will offer certain incentives for you to register with their store. At any time, a guest can go and look up your registry (even online), buy a gift that's in their price range, and even have it wrapped and shipped. It's convenient for your guests, as well as for you.





Some ideas of stuff are bedding, small furniture items, lamps, pictures, decorative accessories for your home, electronics, board games, dvds, cds, a set of holiday dishes, and I could go on and on. That's also why you should check out a few stores, you'll get the ideas there. I also agree that even if you have many household items, now is the time to upgrade to nicer models.





Good luck, and congrats on your upcoming marriage!
Reply:My fiance and I had the same problem. We already had most of the things a married couple needed and had no idea what to register for. So instead, we registered with our travel agent for our honeymoon. That way we were able to save on the honeymoon expence. Most travel agents will do it and it was awesome. And the guest loved the idea. It helped us out as well because we did not have to 're-do' our home when we got back with all the gifts. Good luck and congrats!!
Reply:go to


www.bedbathandbeyond.com


you can do a gift registry online


and they have many things to


choose.
Reply:First of all go for the beautiful elegant bedroom set, comforter set and than go for the china. Congratulations on your wedding day and may god bless your matrimony. Chow
Reply:i would at least register at target. you may not want ot do it somewhere expensive but think about this what if they call and ask and don't want to get anything your parents tell them plus it's a lot of work for your parents and your guest that way they have to remember everything you want and write it down. it would be better if they could go somewhere and print off a list and choose what they would like to get you. plus that way you won't end up with 5 sets of towels that have your last name on them. i think it would be much nicer for your guest that way. i personally would be horrified to call and ask what to get the couple i would much rather go and print off a list. if i was your guest you would get a gift card. as for what to put on it. new towels, sheets, dishes, picture frames, vases, anything really. my fiance and i live together too and we are putting everything on our list. all of our stuff is pretty much hand-me-downs and it would be nice to have our own stuff. you know towels that don't have bleach spots and are a little nicer, not the cheapo one's we bought. we are buying a house shortly after getting married and would like to move out of the dorm room look.
Reply:Put stuff on your gift list that you hate spending money on, or a luxury that you would like to have like 400 thread count sheets, Eygyptian Cotton towels, Kitchenaid Mixer. It could even be things as silly as a wheebarrel (it can carry the gifts home) if you are a gardener. Make sure that you get gift receipts
Reply:Register only at bed bath and beyond. They have a great return policy ... you can return every single thing that you got as a gift for cash back.





You should replace things from your place with newer stuff thats what we did. Also register for expensive Calphalon pans they are great and will last forever.





check my registry if you want at www.bedbathandbeyond.com under Toni Mellon
Reply:I qouls have to agree don't burden that stuff on your parents use a gift registry at stores thats what they are there for.


Good Luck and Best of Wishes
Reply:My cousin and his fiancee had a list for their engagement party of gifts that people could get them. It was an online gift registry, and they could add what ever they wanted to the list, and as people marked them off they got an email saying that someone was going to get them that gift. They added a heap of different things to the list, and from numerous stores as well. My suggestion would be to have a look online and see if you can find one that suits you.





This would also save your parents the stress of organising this for you.





Good luck with your wedding
Reply:Okay, I just looked it up online, and there are Target stores in Australia. I would suggest that- we just registered there, and we kept in mind to put a lot of little items that are cheap on there for people. It really sounds like having your parents do it will be a lot of hassle for everyone. There are numerous items that are inexpensive. I understand your situation, but I honestly think registering there will be more efficient. Or you could do both. It doesn't cost anything to register, and even if no one does it, it could give you ideas while you're registering there to give to your parents.
Reply:You should register. If you don't you will wind up with 10 picture frames, 10 sets of candlesticks and 3 coffee makers. People won't know what anyone else has bought. Even with a registry duplicates are a big problem, without one it will be a nightmare.
Reply:I think a gift registry is a great opportunity to ask for everyday things that you wouldn't want to spend on.... like towels... i hate paying so much for nice towels! put them on your list and if a few people buy you one or two you're in good shape! same for nice bed linens... just choose the color and ask for 300ct sheets or higher.... little luxeries are hard to buy when you don't have the money. these are the types of things you can ask for as a gift.
Reply:Some stuff we registered for that we use ALL the time...everday plates, cups, silverware, etc...we had older stuff and different sets from our combination of things, but it was nice to get new things. We use good pots and pans, a grill, crock pot, tupperware, some decorative but useful shelves, etc. We also got some really pretty picture frames and household decorations which was nice.