u/whatevernameforme

Right now our registry is just cash funds (honeymoon, future home down payment, etc), which makes the most sense for us. However, I know we have some older family members who would much rather buy a physical gift than contribute to a cash fund, so I'd love to add just a few tangible items to the registry.

The challenge is that we've lived in a small apartment for the past five years and there's a good chance we'll be moving across the country within the next 2. We don't want to register for furniture or anything bulky that would be a pain to move.

We already have a lot of popular items (Ninja Creami, air fryer, plenty of blankets, etc.), and we're not really into name brands. Most of what we own is secondhand or older and since we don't own a home yet, I'm struggling to think of things to register for!

If you were in a similar situation, what were your favorite registry items? Or if you've received a wedding gift that genuinely upgraded your life/home without taking up a ton of space, I'd love to hear your recommendations!

I know we can do whatever we want it's our wedding but I want honest opinions!

We are two brides. Here are our options:

1. All stand for bride A, stay seated through rest of ceremony
2. All stand for bride A, sit for bridal party, stand back up for bride B, sit for rest of ceremony
3. All stand for bride A, stay standing until bride B walks down the aisle, sit for rest of ceremony

My fiance who is masculine presenting will walk down first and she wants everyone to stand for her. My dilemma is I kind of prefer the guests to stay seated for me. I don't feel super strongly about it so maybe I should just let them stay standing but I feel like as a guest I have preferred when I don't have to stand because it's easier to get a better view of the bride when you're sitting. I also feel like having them stand the whole time feels like a lot and will make it much less dramatic when I arrive since they'll have been standing a few mins already and are probably itching to sit back down. But I feel like having them stand, then sit, then stand back up again is obnoxious. I'm leaning towards option 1. My fiance and wedding planner said to go with option 2 and that it's not too much to ask and the officiant will announce for all to rise and sit but it's not a matter of it being logistically impossible, I just think it's weird and annoying lol. If you were a guest, how would you feel? I would love any other opinions!