When it comes to your wedding registry you might be a bit stuck about what to ask for. Back in the day, marriage usually came before cohabiting, which meant that wedding gifts were the way couples were able to fill their new home with the appliances, glassware and other household items they needed. It was always welcome because any cash gifts you would have gotten probably would have gone towards the household items anyway.
However, nowadays most couples have already moved in together long before they even get engaged, which means when it comes to a new toaster, they're probably set. They also probably have their own cups, plates, cushions, and glasses (though a few nice bits and pieces wouldn't go amiss). If you're looking for a better way to utilise your registry but aren't quite brazen enough to request cash-only gifts, you should consider reversing your registry.
This is the perfect idea for couples who not only has enough stuff without adding to the collection, but actually for the couple who has too much stuff. Gemma Daborn and her husband came up with the idea of reversing the registry for their own wedding five years ago before creating Reverse Wedding List for others to use. "It was simple; instead of buying items for us, our guests could buy items from us. That way, we could both de-clutter and make some serious cash at the same time."
Instead of your guests buying you gifts you don’t need, you can sell items to your guests, giving you a chance to do a big clear out and get cash at the same time. You can have a varied range of prices so people can spend as much or as little as they like. started up reverseweddinglist.com after she and her husband did it for their own wedding. They successfully sold their own stuff and put the money they made towards their honeymoon. Reverse Wedding List creates an easy space for couples to create their own reverse wedding list so that their guests can buy from them instead of for them.
Image credits: Couple: Feather and Stone via Elizabeth Anne Designs | Mailbox: Pinterest | Kiss: Lauren Feddersen Photography | Honeymoon fund: Etsy