Comments on: Wedding registry question.

By: Silva

Silva — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Bath and Beyond is good, Sears or Target.

By: Constellation

Constellation — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

My fiance had a blast doing the registry-they give you a scanning gun-so, let him have that.the scanning thing could be fun.I guess it depends on what you guys need. Would he be interested in picking out things for a bar. or garage stuff. I can understand how lots of the kitcheny stuff can be a little boring if that’s not your thing.
My hubby and I needed EVERYTHING.(but he’s way into cooking and entertaining, so he got a kick out of picking stuff out with me.he glazed over when it came to decorative pillows and embroidered towels. lol).but we handled as much as a few hours could give us before we got overwhelmed, and I added the rest online.

I’m sorry your fiance isn’t more interested in helping.if he firmly says that he’d rather not help, then you might have to do this alone-bring your momma and have it be a fun girl time. No matter who is with you, don’t let it be a bad experience-you are right. It can be a lot of fun.

By: miss_nikki

miss_nikki — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Ha ha. I’m sure if my HTB had it his way a Playstation 3 would be at the top of our registry, so I understand what you’re going through.

Luggage is a good option, other ideas I can give you:
1. Cooler household appliances that he might actually like
2. Camping equipment or other things that couples can do together
3. Board games or other entertainment items
4. Pub style (or other) decor for the basement or other parts of the home

To be honest, you’re not going to get him that excited about this. The good thing is it seems like he already understands what needs to be on there so that minimizes the chance of the arguments you’re worried about.

By: Wendee32

Wendee32 — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Then tell him to make a list of things he may want to register for and go without him. I know its important to you to have the experience together, but he clearly doesn’t want to do this.

I have found a man’s attention span in any store is about 15 minutes, unless its toys for him(TV’s, computers, video games, etc).

The luggage idea is good, since he travels. But if he clearly doesn’t want to make the effort then do it without him. It may be easier this way. Bring the list of stuff you chose and let him make changes to it to get him involved. He may come around, it may be just the time spent in the store deciding on things that he hates.

Good Luck.

By: Jim

Jim — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

I registered at Home Depot

By: kateqd30

kateqd30 — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Unfortunately, the registry is for setting up house, so it’s going to be girly. If he isn’t interested, dont force him. Alot of men choose not to be a part of the registering process, it’s normal and you shouldn’t feel as if he isn’t into the marriage because of this.

I would stay away from personal items for him, like car gear, but have you thought about some tools. You dont have to only register at one store, you can have him set up a registry at Sears or Home Depot for items that he would need for fixing up your home. Circular saws, drills, screwdrivers, etc.

As for your visit, if he insists that he wants to go, try to use the tactic of “You are going to have to be eating on these plates for the next 50 years, I want to make sure you like looking at them too” This was how my husband thought when we registered and it helped alot that his mindset was like this, we got really into choosing, it took all afternoon and we had a lot of fun.

Good luck.

By: melmel

melmel — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Home Depot has a gift registry. When my husband and I got married, we were moving into a home that needed some repairs and I have been married before, so I have all that “girly” stuff. We registered for the tools we would need and the material we would need to fix the house. Our family and friends thought it was a good idea and totally supported our idea. We got the house fixed up with wedding gifts.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

You can register for tools, lawn care items and camping/hunting items for your guy. Just think of it loke this.the more tools you receive the more handyman things he can do around the house.

It’s perfectly acceptable to register for these items. If someone has a problem with buying them, then they will choose one of your more “girly” items.

By: susanismaude

susanismaude — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Don’t do the wedding registry,they are so tacky and insulting to your guests,no matter how many people are doing it today,it’s very bad taste.Would you say to your guests “You can come to my wedding if you bring me a toaster” .It feels like the same thing to me,just be happy on that day and don’t put so much emphasis on gifts,some of the people who love you may not be able to afford a gift at all ,they should be just as welcome as someone bringing a fat check,forget about what presents you may get and look at your loved ones around you on your wedding day

By: drip

drip — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Kitchen stuff might be boring, but necessary. Does he want to eat on paper plates. This isn’t about what new cool things he wants, it is about supplying your house.