Registering second time around?

[2dogmom]

I was just curious if most people register for a second marriage? I wasn't planning on it because I have been in my household for a LONG time and have most things I need. My friend said I need to register for those that want to buy a present. What has anyone else done or what have you seen other people do and do you think it is right or tacky?

 

[Greenepona]

I am subscribing because I am curious as well.

 

[Jilian]

I've seen people register for second marriages. Usually people throw a shower so it is helpful to let the guests know what you want. A vow renewal is when it gets tacky IMO. If you have everything you need maybe register towards a honeymoon or something special that you'd never buy yourself? My aunt (who is 50) finally got married after a million years of being engaged/living together and they didn't need anything for their home but they asked for Home Depot gift cards because they were rennovating their home.

 

[Chelley00]

It was a second wedding for both of us. We not only didn't register, but we also asked on our invitations for no presents. I thought it would be tacky to ask for presents when many of the people who attended our wedding had been to our other weddings.

We did still have people give us presents though.

 

[amylock]

We are not registering - we have both been married before. I have owned my home for the last 11 years - so I don't need any more "stuff"!

If anything, we'd ask for people to make a donation to the American Cancer society. Both his parents have lunch cancer, and my father is a 2 time cancer survivor.

Hope this helps!

 

[Emily11212]

I think either way is fine. If you don't want to register for "stuff" you can register for honeymoon activities... that has become very popular for couples to register for! Also, I think the donation idea is great. You could pick a charity that means a lot to both of you, and say, "In lieu of gifts, we would be honored if you would make a donation to the American Cancer Society." Something like that would be very generous of you!

 

[Pinkgirl]

You can register for activities, so why not go ahead, we have been together for 16 years and just announced yesterday to family that we are getting married - my mom jokingly (I hope) offered to buy us a set of pans ......

 

[Emily11212]

LOL, pinkgirl, go with the pans!!!

 

[2dogmom]

Thanks for the opinions. DF also doesn't think we should register so we definitely won't. I like the idea of donations to charities or honeymoon registry. The one thing DF and I have never done is a vacation without kids.