AggieDave 6 #1 October 14, 2004 Before all the remarks about registering at a gear store, we both pretty much have our gear and we want things that will be really useful to us in a home. Another aspect is that neither of our families make a lot of money, so we're not going to register for a whole lot or really expensive stuff (although we're still going to register for stuff we think we'll use and things that are nice/that will last a while). As of right now on our list (actually we're going there tonight to register) is Bed, Bath and Beyond. We both like the store and their products. Nevermind that folks can shop online there and pull up our registry online. Any other suggestions? Also, would registering at a gun shop be bad?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,593 #2 October 14, 2004 I'd add Home Depot and, yes, Target. But make sure that you get gift certificates for stuff from Target, because they're real assholes about returns without them. It's just that they have such a huge range of useful things at good prices, it's hard not to shop there. And Home Depot allows you to bolster that all-important tool collection. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizzieb 0 #3 October 14, 2004 hmmm...i recommend a department store...let's see you are in texas...how about dillards? they should have some nice stuff....and it doesn't necessarily have to be too expensive. maybe target? crate and barrel is my favorite store...some stuff is cheap and some stuff costs a lot...they have a good range....we registered there, as well as macy's and williams sonoma. you can also register at REI....but they are pricey... hope that helps!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 October 14, 2004 Damn, Home Depot, how in the hell did I forget about that? That's a good idea, especially since if I had a router and a good mitre saw I could make a lot of the things we need around the house.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #5 October 14, 2004 Dillard, didn't even think about Dillards... What about something like BestBuy, is that frowned apon? Crate and Barrel, another really good idea, we'll have to go to Houston to register there, though, since there's not one in College Station.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #6 October 14, 2004 Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #7 October 14, 2004 Rule of thumb is to choose a discount store (Target), a dept store (Dillards), and something in between or a speciality store (Linens and Things, BBBeyond, or Home Depot). You can also register at Pampered Chef if you want nice kitchen things. Theyre no more expensive than Williams-Sonoma. Or have one of Morgan's friends throw her a Pampered Chef Shower instead of one of the registries. You really dont want to choose more than three registries. And I hate to say it, but people are probably going to buy gifts with Morgan in mind more than you, so youre more likely to get place settings and bedspreads than a dewalt circular saw. But hey go for it and you never know! ps- dont forget pottery barn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC07 0 #8 October 14, 2004 Morgan and I had fun exploring Bed Bath and Beyond the other day ... be sure she shows you the bed stuff we picked out... You'll like it.... I agree with the people who posted already ... Dillards (or maybe Foleys) and target (hell yeah!) are good ideas... I always remember buying flatware/dishes and things from department stores for people getting married... Good luck, dude! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #9 October 14, 2004 QuoteAnd I hate to say it, but people are probably going to buy gifts with Morgan in mind more than you, so youre more likely to get place settings and bedspreads than a dewalt circular saw. But hey go for it and you never know! That's fine by me, actually. Those things are needed as well. I guess I'm a weird guy since I'm excited about all of this, including the process, I find it interesting. I even bought Morgan a couple wedding magazines the other day (since the ones she had bought were a few months old now). I can't think of a single thing that I can say we've got it covered when it comes to household goods. We have typical college stuff. A TV, each of us has a computer, an old sofa, a handmedown table, a home made coffee table (thank you very much), and really inexpensive dishes that don't even have enough placings to have friends over for dinner. Hey, thanks for that rule of thumb, by the way, I didn't know that. I guess that means we can't go register at Berdett and Sons (local gun shop).--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #10 October 14, 2004 Sarah, throw Morgan a Pampered Chef shower. The idea is everyone buys her one piece, and she gets a whole new kitchen! Plus the hostess points for extra stuff.. And theyre kinda fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites moodyskydiver 0 #11 October 14, 2004 I know its very similar to Bed Bath and Beyond but maybe Linens and Things? Also, I went to a wedding this past weekend that the couple was registered at WalMart.*shrug* Most department stores like Dillards or JC Penney are good choices too. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,593 #12 October 14, 2004 At the risk of sounding awful, remember, too, that your wedding isn't necessarily just a way to get set up. There are people who won't buy off the list, and people who will make things, and people who won't give anything at all. I'm a big believer in garage sales and consignment shops and the like. My current dishes came from a garage sale, and I enjoy them every day. The baby shower I had at the dropzone was mostly with garage sale items. If nothing else, we got way more stuff for the baby that way. I buy off registries now, but when I was younger and poorer, I felt much better about giving some hand-applique'd dish towels than buying one glass, or one knife. Especially when people picked stuff like $200 sheets (which it doesn't sound like you're doing). Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 37 #13 October 14, 2004 I vote for adding Dillard's in there. That way you can get gifts that would be nice to have but you would never spend money on yourselves.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #14 October 14, 2004 Quote At the risk of sounding awful, remember, too, that your wedding isn't necessarily just a way to get set up. There are people who won't buy off the list, and people who will make things, and people who won't give anything at all. I agree with you to a point, traditionally that's been the point of wedding gifts, to give the new couple some of the things they will need to get started, BUT I also agree with you that some folks take it waaaay too far. I've been to weddings where the couple was asking for things well out of what I would consider an acceptible price range. I found it annoying and I even find it annoying thinking about it, infact I find it embarressing to even consider something like that. New question: what does Dillards have that's useful that isn't really frigg'n expensive? I seem to remember that their "household" items were really expensive dish sets and the such, then they had overpriced electronics and expensive (although decent) clothes (can you tell its been a while since I've been to a Dillards)?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 37 #15 October 14, 2004 Quotewhat does Dillards have that's useful that isn't really frigg'n expensive? Dillard's is higher priced in some things, but you also get better quality. Don't always look at the bottom line. Remember that you get what you pay for. Don't get me wrong, I'm a big bargain shopper and usually shop at Ross, Target, Old Navy, etc. But for really nice pots, crystal, silverware, etc. that will last your entire lives together, I'd go to Dillard's. As far as their clothes go, I agree that they are more expensive when they first go on the floor. You have to wait for their clearance sales. They just had their summer sale where they had an extra 50% off the 75% off price. I got a ton of name brand clothes under $10.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Misslmperfect 0 #16 October 14, 2004 we did jc penny's and bed bath and beyond. i wanted dillards given that most of MY family lives there, but his is in NJ and everywhere else, so penny's worked for us. we got everything from bed linens to towels to appliances to furniture. and it was convenient for everyone. the #1 thing to remember is convenience for the gift buyers. at first i wanted to pick a place that wasnt in most cities, but by asking around i realized that just about everyone didnt like the idea of buying for us on line. they wanted to actually see what they were getting us. but i say definately a department store, and maybe something else on top of that.Oh Canada, merci pour la livraison! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,593 #17 October 14, 2004 In the house stuff, I wouldn't generally go to Dillard's unless it was for fine china. When they have sales on anything, they discount deeply, so shopping there for sale stuff is wonderful; a lot of value for your money. But you can't register for sale stuff... Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnMitchell 16 #18 October 14, 2004 Square One and Larry's House-o-Guns. I'm thinking his and hers skeet guns. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rebecca 0 #19 October 14, 2004 While you're being very considerate about the price ranges, don't be afraid to ask for something that you really want - that way, if they want, friends can chip in a little each for a bigger gift. My friends and I (about 6 of us) bought our marrying friends a really nice $300+ DVD player (this was in '98 when they were still expensive) None of us broke our banks, and we felt quite pleased to be able to give them a "big" gift. My flexible rule is: for dear, close friends $50-100 is not too much (also depending on travel), and for more casual friends, $25-50. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhillyKev 0 #20 October 14, 2004 Target...forget about that other thread. I really appreciated the last wedding I went to they registered at Target and I got the TV trays instead of some stupid frufru thing that they'd stick in a cabinet and never use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AndyMan 7 #21 October 14, 2004 Williams Sonoma. They've got stuff that's innexpensive, and stuff that's not-so-innexpensive... _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chaoskitty 0 #22 October 14, 2004 Quote New question: what does Dillards have that's useful that isn't really frigg'n expensive? You would register for your everday dishes at Target. You'd register for your special occasion dishes at Dillards. Same with stuff like towels and linens.. everyday go for Target. Guest towels and linens, Dillards. You're not going to want to stock up on this stuff later, so go for it now. The nice thing about registering for place settings and linens is that your guests dont have to buy you all of it. They can just buy one place setting, or one set of towels, which is totally affordable. If you dont register for enough stuff, people will buy you things you didnt register for. Every bride I have ever known *hates* that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,593 #23 October 14, 2004 Quotepeople will buy you things you didnt register for. Every bride I have ever known *hates* that. Not me. I didn't register anywhere, for anything. I had a wonderful wedding, and, frankly, wouldn't change a thing about it. People bought what they thought we would enjoy, and, frankly, we did pretty well from it. Except that we were the only people married in the early 1980's who didn't get an ice bucket I began to understand the wisdom of registering for people who really really wanted a pre-approved list, but, well, it's just not me. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rebecca 0 #24 October 14, 2004 I see it as a convenience for guests or others who wish to buy a gift, like "Just tell me what you want, already!" It can get ridiculous - I received a housewarming invitation from a married couple who both make very good money (corp. M&A, & NASA - don't know what NASA folks get, but I know the corp. M&A person is doing quite alright) She had included a registry list. I almost gagged. He had the good grace to be embarassed about it though... you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chaoskitty 0 #25 October 14, 2004 Yeah thats different.. a housewarming gift should be of the guest's choice, and optional. I'd always go with at least a bottle of wine though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. 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moodyskydiver 0 #11 October 14, 2004 I know its very similar to Bed Bath and Beyond but maybe Linens and Things? Also, I went to a wedding this past weekend that the couple was registered at WalMart.*shrug* Most department stores like Dillards or JC Penney are good choices too. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,593 #12 October 14, 2004 At the risk of sounding awful, remember, too, that your wedding isn't necessarily just a way to get set up. There are people who won't buy off the list, and people who will make things, and people who won't give anything at all. I'm a big believer in garage sales and consignment shops and the like. My current dishes came from a garage sale, and I enjoy them every day. The baby shower I had at the dropzone was mostly with garage sale items. If nothing else, we got way more stuff for the baby that way. I buy off registries now, but when I was younger and poorer, I felt much better about giving some hand-applique'd dish towels than buying one glass, or one knife. Especially when people picked stuff like $200 sheets (which it doesn't sound like you're doing). Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #13 October 14, 2004 I vote for adding Dillard's in there. That way you can get gifts that would be nice to have but you would never spend money on yourselves.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #14 October 14, 2004 Quote At the risk of sounding awful, remember, too, that your wedding isn't necessarily just a way to get set up. There are people who won't buy off the list, and people who will make things, and people who won't give anything at all. I agree with you to a point, traditionally that's been the point of wedding gifts, to give the new couple some of the things they will need to get started, BUT I also agree with you that some folks take it waaaay too far. I've been to weddings where the couple was asking for things well out of what I would consider an acceptible price range. I found it annoying and I even find it annoying thinking about it, infact I find it embarressing to even consider something like that. New question: what does Dillards have that's useful that isn't really frigg'n expensive? I seem to remember that their "household" items were really expensive dish sets and the such, then they had overpriced electronics and expensive (although decent) clothes (can you tell its been a while since I've been to a Dillards)?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #15 October 14, 2004 Quotewhat does Dillards have that's useful that isn't really frigg'n expensive? Dillard's is higher priced in some things, but you also get better quality. Don't always look at the bottom line. Remember that you get what you pay for. Don't get me wrong, I'm a big bargain shopper and usually shop at Ross, Target, Old Navy, etc. But for really nice pots, crystal, silverware, etc. that will last your entire lives together, I'd go to Dillard's. As far as their clothes go, I agree that they are more expensive when they first go on the floor. You have to wait for their clearance sales. They just had their summer sale where they had an extra 50% off the 75% off price. I got a ton of name brand clothes under $10.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misslmperfect 0 #16 October 14, 2004 we did jc penny's and bed bath and beyond. i wanted dillards given that most of MY family lives there, but his is in NJ and everywhere else, so penny's worked for us. we got everything from bed linens to towels to appliances to furniture. and it was convenient for everyone. the #1 thing to remember is convenience for the gift buyers. at first i wanted to pick a place that wasnt in most cities, but by asking around i realized that just about everyone didnt like the idea of buying for us on line. they wanted to actually see what they were getting us. but i say definately a department store, and maybe something else on top of that.Oh Canada, merci pour la livraison! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,593 #17 October 14, 2004 In the house stuff, I wouldn't generally go to Dillard's unless it was for fine china. When they have sales on anything, they discount deeply, so shopping there for sale stuff is wonderful; a lot of value for your money. But you can't register for sale stuff... Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #18 October 14, 2004 Square One and Larry's House-o-Guns. I'm thinking his and hers skeet guns. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rebecca 0 #19 October 14, 2004 While you're being very considerate about the price ranges, don't be afraid to ask for something that you really want - that way, if they want, friends can chip in a little each for a bigger gift. My friends and I (about 6 of us) bought our marrying friends a really nice $300+ DVD player (this was in '98 when they were still expensive) None of us broke our banks, and we felt quite pleased to be able to give them a "big" gift. My flexible rule is: for dear, close friends $50-100 is not too much (also depending on travel), and for more casual friends, $25-50. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhillyKev 0 #20 October 14, 2004 Target...forget about that other thread. I really appreciated the last wedding I went to they registered at Target and I got the TV trays instead of some stupid frufru thing that they'd stick in a cabinet and never use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AndyMan 7 #21 October 14, 2004 Williams Sonoma. They've got stuff that's innexpensive, and stuff that's not-so-innexpensive... _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chaoskitty 0 #22 October 14, 2004 Quote New question: what does Dillards have that's useful that isn't really frigg'n expensive? You would register for your everday dishes at Target. You'd register for your special occasion dishes at Dillards. Same with stuff like towels and linens.. everyday go for Target. Guest towels and linens, Dillards. You're not going to want to stock up on this stuff later, so go for it now. The nice thing about registering for place settings and linens is that your guests dont have to buy you all of it. They can just buy one place setting, or one set of towels, which is totally affordable. If you dont register for enough stuff, people will buy you things you didnt register for. Every bride I have ever known *hates* that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,593 #23 October 14, 2004 Quotepeople will buy you things you didnt register for. Every bride I have ever known *hates* that. Not me. I didn't register anywhere, for anything. I had a wonderful wedding, and, frankly, wouldn't change a thing about it. People bought what they thought we would enjoy, and, frankly, we did pretty well from it. Except that we were the only people married in the early 1980's who didn't get an ice bucket I began to understand the wisdom of registering for people who really really wanted a pre-approved list, but, well, it's just not me. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rebecca 0 #24 October 14, 2004 I see it as a convenience for guests or others who wish to buy a gift, like "Just tell me what you want, already!" It can get ridiculous - I received a housewarming invitation from a married couple who both make very good money (corp. M&A, & NASA - don't know what NASA folks get, but I know the corp. M&A person is doing quite alright) She had included a registry list. I almost gagged. He had the good grace to be embarassed about it though... you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chaoskitty 0 #25 October 14, 2004 Yeah thats different.. a housewarming gift should be of the guest's choice, and optional. I'd always go with at least a bottle of wine though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Rebecca 0 #19 October 14, 2004 While you're being very considerate about the price ranges, don't be afraid to ask for something that you really want - that way, if they want, friends can chip in a little each for a bigger gift. My friends and I (about 6 of us) bought our marrying friends a really nice $300+ DVD player (this was in '98 when they were still expensive) None of us broke our banks, and we felt quite pleased to be able to give them a "big" gift. My flexible rule is: for dear, close friends $50-100 is not too much (also depending on travel), and for more casual friends, $25-50. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #20 October 14, 2004 Target...forget about that other thread. I really appreciated the last wedding I went to they registered at Target and I got the TV trays instead of some stupid frufru thing that they'd stick in a cabinet and never use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #21 October 14, 2004 Williams Sonoma. They've got stuff that's innexpensive, and stuff that's not-so-innexpensive... _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #22 October 14, 2004 Quote New question: what does Dillards have that's useful that isn't really frigg'n expensive? You would register for your everday dishes at Target. You'd register for your special occasion dishes at Dillards. Same with stuff like towels and linens.. everyday go for Target. Guest towels and linens, Dillards. You're not going to want to stock up on this stuff later, so go for it now. The nice thing about registering for place settings and linens is that your guests dont have to buy you all of it. They can just buy one place setting, or one set of towels, which is totally affordable. If you dont register for enough stuff, people will buy you things you didnt register for. Every bride I have ever known *hates* that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,593 #23 October 14, 2004 Quotepeople will buy you things you didnt register for. Every bride I have ever known *hates* that. Not me. I didn't register anywhere, for anything. I had a wonderful wedding, and, frankly, wouldn't change a thing about it. People bought what they thought we would enjoy, and, frankly, we did pretty well from it. Except that we were the only people married in the early 1980's who didn't get an ice bucket I began to understand the wisdom of registering for people who really really wanted a pre-approved list, but, well, it's just not me. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #24 October 14, 2004 I see it as a convenience for guests or others who wish to buy a gift, like "Just tell me what you want, already!" It can get ridiculous - I received a housewarming invitation from a married couple who both make very good money (corp. M&A, & NASA - don't know what NASA folks get, but I know the corp. M&A person is doing quite alright) She had included a registry list. I almost gagged. He had the good grace to be embarassed about it though... you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #25 October 14, 2004 Yeah thats different.. a housewarming gift should be of the guest's choice, and optional. I'd always go with at least a bottle of wine though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
