Anyone else have the wedding invitations pile up? After reviewing a friend's wish list recently, we've decided upon a pretty metal compost bucket.
But what if they didn't include any green goods on their registry? Should we have given them something green, even if it wasn't registered?
They also had a bamboo serving spoon and utensil tray registered, and we love they had a few green options.Would you give a friend something off the registry to encourage their green habits?
Or, is buying something they registered for more green because you know it's something they want?
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I'm planning my wedding and want to register at green sites. I found a few online stores but they have very few items available. Any good resources out there?
Depends what the green non-registry item is. I wouldn't just buy someone a compost bucket. But just about any couple would appreciate that bamboo utensil set. I feel like it's hard to reject something like a beautiful fair-trade sustainable serving bowel.
cash. cash. cash. i rarely give gifts anymore. after getting married and having a big wedding, i realized that half of what i registered for (and was gifted) i didn't need.
A registry does not mean 'You have to buy me something on this list!' It is just a list of suggestions. If you don't know what to get someone, get it off of the registry. If you think of something better... get that. Don't stress either.
Don't buy something if it goes against what you believe in. I vote with my dollar, and keep my integrity even with buying gifts for other people.
kristynicole... my husband and I were married last year and we set up a registry online via our website (not a template... we did all the coding ourselves, etc.) as well as with the center for the new american dream. http://www.alternativegiftregistry.org/create_registry.php
they have a great alternative registry where you can register for things as well as experiences, handmade gifts, or favors from friends. we included a ride to the airport and it was an easy enough request to fulfill.
also we had a reception hosted by a relative when we visited her and guests gave us $$$ since we were traveling. we rocked the heck out of pre-owned but excellent condition cookware (no need for new resource extraction).
get them whatever you want! the only reason registries (should) exist is so help people shop easily (so they don't have to guess the couple's taste) and to prevent double purchases. but you certainly aren't obligated to use it (in fact, you aren't *obligated* to get tehm a gift at all!).
I think gifts are a great way to introduce people to being green, especially if it's something pretty. sure, there's a chance it can go unused (but hopefully it'd be passed on to someone who would use it and not trashed!), but there's also a good chance that since it's there, they'll give it a try and may discover how easy it is!