Comments on: Registry Dos & D’ohs: What We Registered For (And Skipped)

By: Kirstin

Kirstin — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 06:03:33 +0000

I am re-reading this post, as we just got engaged. I am surprised more folks didn’t mention registering for suitcases. My bff just got married last summer and they got two sets of matching, high quality suitcases just in time for their honeymoon. Genius.

We have a mismatched bunch that are old and ragged and barely fit in the overhead compartment, so that is at the top of my list already.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 20:15:26 +0000

I would definitely recommend couples register (or go out and buy) a waterproof, fireproof safe. We got ours at Target-I think it was a little over $100. We keep our important documents in it and to me the most important thing-an external hard drive with all of our photos and videos. I would be absolutely heartbroken if we ever lost those-especially of my daughter. So now, every time I add photos from my camera to my computer, I automatically back them up on my hard drive then put it back in the safe.

By: Lizzy

Lizzy — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:26:09 +0000

As an impulse, I registered for these colorful cow salt & pepper shakers. My lovely aunt bought them for us. I thought it’d be silly, but I smile at them every single time I see them on the back of the stove while I’m cooking (so at least once a day). I don’t actually use them, so they might not be practical, but they bring so much joy!

By: paige

paige — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 04:40:53 +0000

twelve years down the road and the registry item we wouldn’t want to live without: Henkels kitchen shears (~$25).
a friend who got married in her 30s and was combining two established homes and paring down instead of building up did “no gifts” with a twist: her bridal party threw a ‘home sweet home’ shower and the invitation included 5 blank recipe cards tied with ribbon that we filled out, signed “from the kitchen of:____” and brought to the shower; the bridesmaids had a beautiful wooden recipe box that they presented to the bride. instead of opening gifts, she opened, shared recipe names, and filled the box with the recipe cards. the mini-conversations that sprung up around so many of the recipes had my mouth watering in no time!
it was personal, classy, and i am forever grateful for whoever gave her ‘the perfect chocolate chunk cookie’ recipe that i got to sample as part of my Christmas gift that winter!

By: Kristen Wax

Kristen Wax — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:58:09 +0000

wow, I’m surprised no one you talked to mentioned a fancy china set (or maybe no one wanted one). I didn’t really want one at the time we got married (I was 24) but my mom said “you know, this is a time in your life when lots of people WANT to get you something nice, you should think about a nice set of dishes for the future.” So I did – I picked out a not very expensive, but fancy set of china, in a neutral white pattern. And surprise surprise -my aunts, grandmothers, etc got me all 12 place settings! And now at age 33 I use them for Thanksgiving, Christmas, even fancy birthday dinners, date night, etc. Its nice to class it up.. and its nice to have a set of 12! since my everyday set is only 6 dishes (and its a fun turquoise color!) Just another perspective…

By: Allison @ House of Hepworths

Allison @ House of Hepworths — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 23:59:20 +0000

In reply to Allison @ House of Hepworths. Thanks! I appreciate it.

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 20:27:39 +0000

In reply to Allison @ House of Hepworths.

We got ours from Linens N Things and have had luck with it but I think the stuff at BB&B is similar. I love cloth napkins from Target and places like TJ Maxx too. And our silverware is Crate & Barrel and it has held up nicely so far. Hope it helps!

xo,
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By: Allison @ House of Hepworths

Allison @ House of Hepworths — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 20:02:45 +0000

Hey Sherri, I am about to buy some dishes so I’m coming back to this post to ask a few questions…

What is your favorite store(s) for buying dishes, flatware, glassware? I bought some white ikea plates and they are already scratched and I hate them. I want to buy a new set of white dishes but want to make sure I get a brand that is a good deal but also really good quality that I can use for years.

I also am in the market for basically all new kitchen eating-ware. ;) I want dishes, flatware, glasses, and cloth napkins. Any tips of stores that you love that you think are great quality would be appreciated.

Thanks so much,

Allison @ House of Hepworths