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ZuzusPetals
It's A Sickness!
Member since 12/05 6118 total posts
Wedding Date:
12/15/2007 1:30 PM
Wed. Location:
A Wonderful Place
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Do I register BEFORE the engagement party?
My e-party is in June. My aunt said that I should register so people know what to get us. Should I feel funny doing this?
If I do it - do I include notices in the invitations OR can it just be word of mouth?
Is this considered tacky?
Any advice would be great!
Thanks
Justine
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Posted 1/23/06 7:26 PM 
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M&LSept1606
it didn't rain! it was perfect
Member since 9/04 2250 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/16/2006 6:00 PM
Wed. Location:
The Vineyard Caterers
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Re: Do I register BEFORE the engagement party?
Justine,
It's not tacky. If you're having an engagement party, I think you should register. I would have if I had an enagagement party. Just start one to give people ideas, finish when it gets closer to the wedding. you can always add stuff.
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Posted 1/23/06 7:28 PM
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BHW
Time is flying by
Member since 7/05 1473 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/25/2005 11:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Crescent Beach Club
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Re: Do I register BEFORE the engagement party?
You should definitely register before your engagement party. That way, people can get you gifts that you actually want. You shouldn't feel funny doing this at all. Most people would rather buy you something you want/need, which is what's great about having a registry. I'd do it by word of mouth. We didn't really have an engagement party, but a lot of people bought us engagement gifts. Most people asked my parents where we were registered.
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Posted 1/23/06 7:30 PM
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ZuzusPetals
It's A Sickness!
Member since 12/05 6118 total posts
Wedding Date:
12/15/2007 1:30 PM
Wed. Location:
A Wonderful Place
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Re: Do I register BEFORE the engagement party?
Okay I have another question though ...
What do I register for? I dont know where we will be living so it seems like basic stuff would be best. Like towels? lol I really have no idea here.
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Posted 1/23/06 7:41 PM
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FRAN W
Board Enthusiast
Member since 3/05 150 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/9/2006 5:00 PM
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Atlantica
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Re: Do I register BEFORE the engagement party?
I did not register before my e-party.
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Posted 1/23/06 7:52 PM
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coxmandi
I'm MARRIED!!!!!!!!
Member since 12/04 1496 total posts
Wedding Date:
3/11/2006 3:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Merchant Marine Academy
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Re: Do I register BEFORE the engagement party?
Posted by ZuzusPetals
Okay I have another question though ...
What do I register for? I dont know where we will be living so it seems like basic stuff would be best. Like towels? lol I really have no idea here.
You can register for china, bakeware, toasting glasses, cake cutter, picture frames, vases, candles, unity candle, really anything you will need as a married couple.
Registries should always be word of mouth.
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Posted 1/23/06 7:53 PM
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ML110
"I'm Addicted"
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Wedding Date:
6/25/2005 12:00 AM
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Re: Do I register BEFORE the engagement party?
yup! towels, anything and everything... just go to bed bath and beyond and have fun with the scanner 
we registered for all kinds of stuff... towels, silverware, chine, everyday plates, glasses, kitchen gadgets like can openers and tongs, a toaster, pots and pans, a popcorn maker, new bedding, a shower curtain- anything and everything that you'll need. there are things that you're gonna need no matter where you live... think about that kind of stuff.... just have fun with it!!
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Posted 1/23/06 7:54 PM
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soontobemrsRG
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Member since 8/05 380 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/14/2007 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Cresthollow CC
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Re: Do I register BEFORE the engagement party?
we regstered about 2 months after we got engaged and it was the best thing ever! !!
we got a lot of gifts from family, now the difference is that we live together. however is till think you need to register and just register for china, linens, towels--the basics! Hope this helps
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Posted 1/23/06 7:54 PM
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cjb88
I'm a married lady!!!
Member since 11/04 7315 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/8/2006 6:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Hamlet Willow Creek A+++++++
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Re: Do I register BEFORE the engagement party?
Definitely register before...that way guests know what to get you... and DONT put them in the invatations, because technically e-parties dont require a gift...
register for what you will need once you have your own house and kitchen... pots, pans, china, iron, crystal, appliances, blender, food processor, gadgets, etc... most of the places give you a list to help you!
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Posted 1/23/06 7:55 PM
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chapel06
what's next
Member since 12/05 1425 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/30/2006 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Crescent Beach Club
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Re: Do I register BEFORE the engagement party?
I registered for my enagagement party and I got a lot of gifts from the registry. I knew that people didnt have to give gifts, but if they wanted to I knew what I needed best.
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Posted 1/23/06 7:56 PM
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autumn
Good bye 06 board its been fun
Member since 10/04 3126 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/7/2006 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Majestic Gardens A++++
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Re: Do I register BEFORE the engagement party?
I registered before my engagement party and so did my sisters'
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Posted 1/23/06 7:57 PM
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mushsgrl
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Member since 7/04 897 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/20/2005 1:00 PM
Wed. Location:
fox hollow
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Re: Do I register BEFORE the engagement party?
we registered for our engagement party adn people got us mostly presetns from there and then meoney for the wedding(which is what we were hoping for) But i aslo found that after we got engaged, people were asking us where we were registered, so it cant hurt
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Posted 1/23/06 8:15 PM
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SummerBride06
SummerBaby08 on the way!!
Member since 5/05 3936 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/8/2006 10:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Westbury Manor A+
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Re: Do I register BEFORE the engagement party?
Posted by cjb88
Definitely register before...that way guests know what to get you... and DONT put them in the invatations, because technically e-parties dont require a gift...
agreed! your parents and BP can spread the word of where the registry is
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Posted 1/23/06 8:17 PM
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BJandDan
Happily Married :)
Member since 6/05 4574 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/1/2006 11:30 AM
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Westbury Manor- A+++
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Re: Do I register BEFORE the engagement party?
Register!!!! You can always return things and get a store credit! I think word should get out by mouth, so no to the cards telling people about it.
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Posted 1/23/06 8:20 PM
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ZuzusPetals
It's A Sickness!
Member since 12/05 6118 total posts
Wedding Date:
12/15/2007 1:30 PM
Wed. Location:
A Wonderful Place
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Re: Do I register BEFORE the engagement party?
thanks i feel better about this
can i get a store credit if I change my mind about an item? even if i dont have the receipt from the gift giver?
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Posted 1/23/06 8:23 PM
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Sweetness
Mommy to 2 girls
Member since 7/03 1094 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/9/2004 11:30 AM
Wed. Location:
Villa Lombardi's
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Re: Do I register BEFORE the engagement party?
Posted by SummerBride06
Posted by cjb88
Definitely register before...that way guests know what to get you... and DONT put them in the invatations, because technically e-parties dont require a gift...
agreed! your parents and BP can spread the word of where the registry is
EXactly!! It's sooo tacky to put registry card in engagement party invites. The only place registry cards belong is the shower invites. My bro didn't register for their e party and received lots of $$$$$, I registered and did recieved 50/50 presents/cash
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Posted 1/23/06 8:23 PM
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waterspout4
I gave birth to a todddler
Member since 9/04 4781 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/1/2006 2:30 PM
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Mediterranean Manor A++++++++++
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Re: Do I register BEFORE the engagement party?
Register! We have received gifts for our engagement party, birthdays and Christmas. People love having the registry to shop off of.
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Posted 1/23/06 8:38 PM
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LaurenluvsTJ
Married life is sweet!
Member since 1/05 11868 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/28/2006 12:00 PM
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Westbury Manor
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Re: Do I register BEFORE the engagement party?
We registered before, but we did not send anything saying where we were registered. We told people if they asked.
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Posted 1/23/06 8:42 PM
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lipglossjunky73
Cai-Dizzle. Nuff said.
Member since 10/05 9121 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/17/2006 12:00 PM
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Harbor Club
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Re: Do I register BEFORE the engagement party?
Absolutely - its not tacky - its helpful - they will automatically look where you register for the gift - its a given that the gifts come from the registry!!!
ETA: Oh yeah - as the woman above me said - the only thing thats tacky is including the registry cards in the invites, or saying in the invite where you are registered - they'll find out - they'll ask your parents or you...
Message edited 1/23/2006 8:53:08 PM.
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Posted 1/23/06 8:52 PM
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lilnikita
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9/15/2006 4:00 PM
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Re: Do I register BEFORE the engagement party?
We didn't register before our e-party and only received a handful of gifts. The rest was money, which we needed!
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Posted 1/23/06 8:56 PM
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dreamworld06
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Member since 9/05 794 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/1/2006 12:00 PM
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Jericho Terrace
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Re: Do I register BEFORE the engagement party?
I didn't register before my e-party hoping people would give a monetary gift to help pay for the wedding....didn't work. We now have more picture frames, photo albums, and lenox vases then we can handle. I would recommend registering even if it's only a limited amount of stuff.
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Posted 1/23/06 9:22 PM
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ZuzusPetals
It's A Sickness!
Member since 12/05 6118 total posts
Wedding Date:
12/15/2007 1:30 PM
Wed. Location:
A Wonderful Place
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Re: Do I register BEFORE the engagement party?
Posted by dreamworld06
I didn't register before my e-party hoping people would give a monetary gift to help pay for the wedding....didn't work. We now have more picture frames, photo albums, and lenox vases then we can handle. I would recommend registering even if it's only a limited amount of stuff.
Yea thats what Im scared of! I dont even like Lenox that much lol
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Posted 1/23/06 9:24 PM
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summer06bride
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Member since 3/05 794 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/15/2006 12:00 AM
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Sandcastle A++++
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Re: Do I register BEFORE the engagement party?
We didn't register. So we ended up getting a lot of money and it definitely helped towards the wedding.
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Posted 1/23/06 9:39 PM
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chrissyandvin
Our New HOME!!!!
Member since 1/06 7748 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/31/2007 6:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Villa Lombardi's
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Re: Do I register BEFORE the engagement party?
We are not registering for our Eparty either... I will register when I have my shower... a little birdy said most of our family is giving us money and we are going to use that for deposits!
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Posted 1/23/06 10:31 PM
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ZuzusPetals
It's A Sickness!
Member since 12/05 6118 total posts
Wedding Date:
12/15/2007 1:30 PM
Wed. Location:
A Wonderful Place
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Re: Do I register BEFORE the engagement party?
how do I get a lil birdy? lol
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Posted 1/23/06 10:32 PM
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