Tacky to not have a registry?

Even if you do have a registry, they shouldn’t be listed in the invitation. People will ask and you can tell them via word of mouth. I would also give a heads up to your immediate family in case they are asked.

View Quoted Comment Ok thanks for the info I have no clue about this stuff. My mom eloped lol I think I might too 😂

I don't think it's tacky to not register anywhere, either. sometimes people don't even get you stuff that's on your registry

View Quoted Comment I just don’t want anyone to think like oh they just don’t want anything it’s like we don’t have a house yet and I already own a keurig

If you don’t want a registry, then don’t create one. You don’t owe anyone an explanation. A simple, “we aren’t registered” is very appropriate. If they still want to get you something they’ll get creative...

View Quoted Comment I was going over invitations and they asked if I wanted to add a card in there with the registry and I don’t have one. I didn’t realize it’s totally fine to not register and people will either buy whatever , give a card , or just show up which is fine.

We're in the same boat. We still live with FH's parents. Been super helpful to save for the wedding. We don't even have room for the stuff we own now either. Most of it is in the garage so we won't be registering for anything.

I don’t know if it applies, but in Asian culture we just give money lol we don’t do registries. 😬

View Quoted Comment Someone told me to register and get a storage unit .... like what!?! So it can be in storage for the next 5 years! Makes no sense. So are you going to put anything in the invite stating you aren’t registered or gifts are welcome or idk or say nothing at all and if people bring a gift or card or nothing it’s whatever

View Quoted Comment That’s what I’m talking about ! That’s SO much easier !!!!

I am leaning against making a registry. If we do one, it will be super small.

View Quoted Comment Yea, right! That's more money to spend to keep all the gifts you can't use. You're right. That makes no sense at all. I'll probably put a notice on our website somewhere slightly stated:


"We have decided not to register due to the lack of space and most items being household products in which we have no current need. Gifts are still welcomed but not mandatory. Thank you for understanding."

I’m not sure if you’re interested or not but ZOLA has a registry where you can put gift cards, a honeymoon fund that people could donate to, etc. I’ve noticed that many people are taking that route also, instead of the traditional household items registry.

We aren’t doing a registry either. I personally don’t like registries in general.

We dont have a registry however people can donate to a local aninal shelter in our name in place of a registry.

I think the purpose of the registry is so everyone doesnt get u the same thing lol. u dont want 25 geavy boats

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If you don't want one, that's fine. But be very sure to tell guests of your no gift policy. I would suggest asking guests to donate to a charity of your choosing. This would help avoid the possibility of unnecessary gifts.

If you don't register, people will buy you gifts you don't want that you can't return. Never assume that people will default to cash gifts.

We are in the same boat. We have our own home but have everything we need and I hate creating a registry just to ask for silly things that aren't necessary. My cousin's registry had things like $200 sheets and I think that's just silly. I think we aren't going to register anywhere and people can do as they please whether it be money, a gift they decide, or nothing.