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Just Said Yes June 2021

Moving Oversees Temporarily - Should i Create a Registry?

Stacia, on January 3, 2020 at 12:20 PM Posted in Registry 0 6

Hello! My future husband and I will be moving oversees temporarily (2 - 3 years) right after our wedding for a work assignment. We will be coming back to US after that, but are unsure of where we will live and most likely will not be coming back to our home state (Kentucky) which is where we are getting married. We do not currently have a house, but will plan to get one when we come back to the US and decide on a place to live.

I am struggling to figure out what to put on our registry or if we need to even create a registry. We can't take much stuff with us overseas so I don't want to register for a lot of things for them to sit in storage for a couple years (also don't want to pay for storage). Some people suggested just doing a honeymoon account and asking for money, which we will most likely do in some way, but I would like to give other people the option to give us gifts since some people are weird about giving money.

Does anyone have recommendations on what to put on a wedding registry when moving oversees temporarily? Or what are your thoughts on not creating a registry and sticking with a honeymoon fund or doing a combination of the two? Appreciate any advice and tips on this topic!

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Latest activity by Jennifer, on January 3, 2020 at 4:09 PM
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    Master July 2019
    Hannah ·
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    Honeymoon funds are a bit of a scam. People know cash is a good gift. These funds charge a transaction fee for being the middle man. Also, some people are offended by them, so I personally don't see the advantage to them. If you want, you can create a small registry of things you would want to take with you when moving. Or, you can skip the registry and when people ask, you can simply state that you do not want any household items since you guys are moving out of the country for a few years. Most people will probably give you cash/a check anyway given the circumstances. You don't need to add a third party fee to complicate the process.
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    Just Said Yes June 2021
    Stacia ·
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    Thanks Hannah! I honestly had no idea that Honeymoon funds charge a fee so thanks for the heads up.

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    Master July 2019
    Hannah ·
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    Yeah, it's not a huge fee, but it's there. And since there is no fee involved with a check or cash, it really never made sense to me.
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  • Mandi
    Master October 2020
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    I'd probably skip registering. Unless you have parents willing to store stuff for you while you're overseas, it sounds like a major headache.
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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    If you don't want to do a registry, I just wouldn't register. People will know to gift cash. If you are okay skipping a bridal shower or couples shower, then I think that's fine. If you want a shower or physical gifts, could you register for small things you can take overseas? Maybe new luggage, packing cubes, passport covers, things for work, etc.?

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  • Jennifer
    Devoted September 2020
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    Congratulations on the work assignment, that's so exciting! I agree with PPs here. Briefly explain your situation, have a small registry for small items you will use when you move (but only if you really think it's necessary), and know that most guests will probably just opt to gift cash. As a guest I would understand that you would appreciate the cash more than household items that would just collect dust in storage.

    As an aside re: the work assignment: check out local meetup groups to meet other expats in your region, go explore, and travel as much as you can! I worked overseas for a year and it was awesome. Good luck!

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