Friday, August 28, 2009
Fulfilled!
So I just popped by one of our registries this morning to see that a couple of items are already marked as "fulfilled"!!! So exciting! Here is the thing about registries; I think that a lot of people are under the misconception that giving a gift from a registry is impersonal or boring. Let me respectfully disagree. I can assure you that brides (and some grooms) spend hours upon hours handpicking each and every item listed. They are items we need, dream about, and will actually use! I have a teapot that my dear friend Julie gave me and every time I see it and use it I'm reminded of her and what a sweet gal she is! Wouldn't you rather remind a bride of what a sweet gal (or guy) you are than remind her of having to make that extra trek into the city to return the fifth spatula or colander she received? Now don't get me wrong, I'm not totally knocking the giving of a unique gift. I would just recommend really thinking about the couple's needs, interests, personality and taste. Thinking out side the box is always welcome in my house, but thinking inside the padded cell? Not so much.
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Okay THANK YOU. It really irks me when advice columnists and etiquette gurus consider registries to be gauche. The thing is, most young people getting married actually NEED this stuff! To me, someone who ignores the registry in order to give a heartfelt gift of, say, a decorative porcelain plate, are thinking more of themselves as the gift-giver than the couple as the receivers. Because isn't the point of giving gifts *for a wedding* to help the bride and groom get their life started? Okay, a birthday gift registry or a Christmas gift registry or something, that's tacky. But wedding? Baby shower? That's just practical.
I agree to a point... Although, as a professional bridesmaid, I would have to say that I equally hate it when registries contain outrageously expensive and/or totally useless objects, for example an $80 candle (that was an actual registry request). I feel that gift-giving should be exciting for the giver and the receiver, and therefore the registry should be used as a guide for the giver to determine what kinds of items you might like or need. It is a little annoying when the gifts are just totally off-base ("What about me screams 'green corduroy?'") But sometimes, the unexpected gifts make the best gifts of all!
Registries are usually great. But I have NEVER forgiven six of my husband's colleagues who banded together to buy the cheapest thing on the registry. I have been married for 18 years!
I totally agree! I am as equally excited to see what unexpected gifts we receive as those bought off of one of our registries. I too have been frustrated by being limited to outrageously expensive and silly items! I think the main point to giving any gift is to express your love for the recipient, and if that means a fleece blanket with a Wolf on it, well than so be it. I'll still love you.
Good because that is what I got you. Except it has a tiger on it. And a matching velvet wall print.
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