Registering for a housewarming?

JstnJL

Today DH and I got an invite to a housewarming party for one of our friends.  On the top of the invitation, it stated that the couple was registered at Walmart, Kohls, and Lowes.  Well, they were married less than 2 years ago and had registered at the same places and have been living with her parents until last month when they bought their house.  Am I wrong to think that it is a little tacky to register for gifts when you recieved A LOT of nice wedding gifts that hadn't even been opened until this time? I am just not used to someone registering for a housewarming party, esp. if they have already been married for a while.  TIA!

SharonWantsABaby

I think that is really tacky of them.

I would maybe bring a (cheap) bottle of wine, but no way would I indulge them in their gift-grabbiness. 

rssnlvr

I think that is very tacky and very strange. Gift grubbing at its finest.

mrsekins

Hmm, that is tacky. Even though gifts are usually expected at a house warming, I've never heard of registering for one...

K-I-S-S-I-N-G

That is probably just about one of the tackiest things I have ever heard of.

ivs112

That makes no sense. My boyfriend and I registered for a housewarming party when we moved in together but are not planning on registering again when we get married. It's one or the other.

OSUtiff

SharonWantsABaby:

I think that is really tacky of them.

I would maybe bring a (cheap) bottle of wine, but no way would I indulge them in their gift-grabbiness. 

This.

JstnJL

Ok, just wanted to make sure that I wasn't overreacting! I plan on getting a cheap candle (they don't drink wine) for them. They recieved a great shower and wedding gift from us!

Brooke208

I think that's crazy.  I didn't register for my wedding, and I didn't even have a housewarming party.  To me, their invite is just asking for gifts.  I would NOT shop on that registry, bring something tiny!

HerHighness

so tacky!

you dont register for a housewarming.... period

TiffanyHenning

Ohhhh brother.

DiscusCoach

Tacky Tacky Tacky

May I suggest a copy of "Ms Manners" for their personal library?

Mrs.DeliaMarieP

It's funny that you bring this up today, I had this conversation with my coworkers at lunch this afternoon.  I think it is one of the most tacky things that you could ever do, ESPECIALLY if the couple registered for their wedding.  I guess I could understand it if they never had a wedding shower registry, but it is absolutely ridiculous to include registry information in a housewarming party invite, especially if they are throwing the housewarming party themselves.

My cousin did this a few years ago.

I can understand registering for things you know you are going to get yourself, if only for the sake of getting the "registry completion" discount.  If people ask if there's anything specific they can buy you, I guess it is okay at that point to direct them to the registry, but to include it in the invitation is rude.

MamaMyers22

:::butts in from 0-6::

That is  A LOT tacky.  Holy hell, what is wrong with people. 

Kristri07

I knew a girl who did this, a year after their wedding and their THIRD apartment together.  Needless to say, I didnt go to the housewarming at all, I was so disgusted.

PS This girl and her husband also threw their dogs "birthday parties" and sent out emails saying what their dogs wanted - links included so you could order!!! 

water-fairy

Wow, really tacky!

sml4me

GiniMcGlothin

DiscusCoach:

Tacky Tacky Tacky

May I suggest a copy of "Ms Manners" for their personal library?

This^

MattysGirl81

Tacky for sure.

JasonsMauiMama

Tacky as tacky can be...

Get them a Friends and Family plate which is supposed to be passed along. It has a poem on it that says "This plate shall have no owner, for its journey never ends. It travels in the circle of our family and our friends....So please enjoy what's on this plate, then fill it up again, And pass along the love it holds to Family and your Friends."  https://www.amazon.com/FRIENDS-AND-FAMILY-PLATE-EXPRESSIONS/dp/B001B0SHMQ/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1241475372&sr=8-7

(I actually LOVE the plate, but I've given it when a gentle rebuke is needed....)

moPOETRYtion

i would definetely get them a book of etiquette like pp said! you should NEVER include registry info on an invite for a party you are throwing for yourselves!!! duh... ew

moPOETRYtion

Kristri07:

I knew a girl who did this, a year after their wedding and their THIRD apartment together.  Needless to say, I didnt go to the housewarming at all, I was so disgusted.

PS This girl and her husband also threw their dogs "birthday parties" and sent out emails saying what their dogs wanted - links included so you could order!!! 

no way!!! the nerve of some people...