Things okay to put on the registry (and things not to)

I don't think you are out of line. I have a bunch of normal stuff on mine in addition to things like a tent, grill, ladder, dining room table, mailbox. These are these we would love to upgrade/recieve. If people want to get it great, if not, they had the option. Only way I would put a couch on there is if you recieve a discount after the wedding and plan to buy it anyways.

You can also do one of those registries where people contribute to gifts. That may work for the couch or more expensive items.

I think household items (as long as they're somewhat reasonable) and items that you would enjoy together as a couple are fair for a registry. The bed pillows you mentioned would be good. If a couple shared camping as a hobby, I would think a few camping items on their registry would make sense. If they were both really into board games, I would expect to see some games on their registry that they'd like to add to their newly combined collection to enjoy together.

I think big ticket items like furniture and large electronics crosses a line. The couch would be a hard no.

I've seen some registries with things like nice 500$ canon cameras that I side eyed...I think most of the stuff you mentioned is fine. I probably wouldn't do a couch because I would feel like I'm asking people to buy me a $1k item. My good friends did for the completion discount, but I would feel awkward about it.

I think you can add fun stuff like sports items and games and practical things as well but I would focus it on things you will use or need as a couple! (Not something that's a hobby for just one of you or something way too unnecessary/expensive you feel uncomfortable asking a guest for)

Everything for a home is ok! Kitchen, bedroom, bathroom stuff, board games, things for your lawn/outdoors. Just have a range of prices in your items so it suits every budget

I see no problem with the items you listed, including a couch. Now do I think you're going to get that? Probably no but you never know. But as long as you have a good price range for all budgets, why not?

I see no point in side eye-ing anything on a registry that's an item (like not a honey fund) because someone who doesn't like it, doesn't have to buy it.

Rule of thumb is that whatever is on your registry should be something beneficial for both you AND your spouse (so new jewelry or heels is out of the question) -- but beyond that, its all fair game because your guests are going to choose whether or not to get you the thing you asked for.

We've got everything from upgraded towels and linens to a snowblower and outdoor security cameras on ours.

I think you should put anything you and DH would like to have on your registry. Personally, I like to go in with family and/or friends and get a more expensive item. So far we have used our combined buying power to get a canoe for a couple who love the outdoors, a gas grill (Weber) and several high end vacuum cleaners and mixers. Any money left over either goes for smaller items or a gift card.

I've seen it all. Bed sheets, fancy China, dog beds, even large jars of peanut butter. Just put what you want and your guests will decide. Some might go in on a large gift together or if you get a discount to complete the registry after the wedding, get those big things with that.

I have known many couples were their parents or inlaws purchase them their bedroom or living room furniture. I think your registry is just fine.

I'm back! I ended up adding pretty much everything we need for our bed. We really need new sheets, pillows, duvet, everything. We didn't add a mattress or bed frame onto the registry, but it may be something we will ask from our parents in private (if they so choose, anyway)

I prefer to give a gift rather than cash. A gift that years from now the couple will say "Remember Nancy gave us this as a wedding present." Somehow, I don't think they'll say, "As I'm doing laundry, I remember that Nancy gave us this jumbo box of detergent."

I mean, we put a TV on ours. Not because we expect anyone to buy it, but because we get a discount on items not bought.

For a hot minute I had razor heads on their before everyone I know was like WTF no. I do have sponges on mine though. And some board games.

@Teresa, the squatty potty is awesome!!

Y'all are so awesome! I haven't looked at many registries, so I've only seen those with the very traditional/usual fare. But this is really helpful. When we were looking at mattresses over the weekend, the salesman said his brother put a house on his registry...which of course no one bought.

But thank you! This is so helpful.

I'm putting wedding stuff on it like champagne flutes , albums , ring bearer pillow ect ... I will add a vacuum and some nice towels , sheets and pillows ... but we have 3 kids and lived together a while ... we have everything ...

FH and I totally have a bunch of board games on ours! As long as it relates to you as a couple and is for the life you intend to share I think it is fine (of course no honey fund/cash requests!)

We added a second PS4 controller so we can play together and his best friend already got it for us

We also added a favorite video game that we borrow all the time from his roommate but don't own

We did put a giant pack of k-cups on their initially to go with our new coffee maker but decided to take it off in case we didn't get the coffee maker. We did so now I'm considering adding them back on.

I have plenty of friends who did bed pillows but given they can run such a range of prices we figured that will be something we use cash or gift cards for.

Our other slightly unusual items would be a fan, heater, air purifier (I have asthma and my doc recently recommended I get one) and a humidifier.

Unusual items I've seen (and sometimes purchased) on friends registries include pet stuff, board games, fake plants, and shower heads.

Following. My FH is trying to put truck parts and tools on ours... I keep telling him this isn't appropriate

I don't think I would put a couch but we definitely put sleeping pillows on our registry. We also put a vacuum and shop vac. Like pp we also put a lot of outdoor stuff like shovels, rakes, and such. I think it's good to go out of the box a little.