Registry Etiquette
- Question:
- Is it OK to register for gifts if you've been married before? I think it's tacky, but my brother wants to do it for his third wedding.
- Answer:
Just because the groom is marrying again doesn't mean he and his fiancé can't register. While gifts aren't required for a remarriage (in fact, they're not required for a first marriage, although they are customary), a lot of guests will want to get the couple a present anyway. That's why registering helps. They may prefer to register at places like electronics and sporting-goods stores or a travel agency (for the honeymoon). But it's just as appropriate for them to register for china and crystal. It's totally up to the couple.
- This content originally appeared in Brides magazine.
- How much cash do I give a friend's son?
- Can we register for a courthouse ceremony?
- How should our table linen monogram look?
- To whom do we send our registry info?
- Can I choose china from my 1st wedding?
- When must the thank-yous be sent?
- Can we return gifts?
- Can we ask my fiancé's guests not to give gifts?
- Can we register for a mortgage?
- Does the maid of honor have to give us a gift?
- When do we open and close the registry?
Submit Your Own Etiquette Question
Have an etiquette question you'd like our editors to answer?
- How do you say thanks for a check?
- Can I register at local boutiques?
- Should I register for expensive items?
- Is it OK to register for wine?
- Must I register for champagne flutes?
- Can I send registry cards with my invitations?
- Do we need to wait until thank-you notes are sent to our guests before depositing their checks?
- Is it OK to register for gifts for a second (or third) wedding?
- Must thank-you cards be signed by bride and groom?
- How many gifts do I register for?
- Should I register for a themed shower?
- Is it OK to bring gifts to the reception?
- Can I change my registered china pattern?
- How do we ask for cash gifts?
