Over the last few weeks we took stock of what we already have, what we want and what we could actually use. Visit the links to our registries if you’re so inclined. But really, we’re just excited that you’re coming to celebrate with us, and what we really want you to do is to sit back, relax and enjoy the party.

In addition to the typical sorts of wedding gifts that you see listed on a registry, we also wanted to include a charitable giving option.  We’ll each be riding over 100 miles this coming September around Cayuga Lake in an effort to raise support for the Southern Tier AIDS Program (click here to see an interactive map of the course) with our team “The Porch Surfers”.  Last year’s ride raised over $250K, and we’re hoping to help them break another record this year.

Donating to the cause is a worthy and appreciated wedding gift as well, and we wouldn’t have added this option to our registry if it wasn’t something we would greatly appreciate!

We hope that you will consider supporting us in this effort–feel free to email us if you have any questions. (Click here to check out our online donation site for the AIDS ride.)

For the more traditionally consumer options, click on the store icon to visit our registry at that site – just search under our names and the wedding date (August 31) and you’ll get to our registries (keep reading for news on the shotgun…) :

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We’re still getting inquiries about whether the shotgun is in one of the registries…well, it turns out that you can’t buy a gun over the internet (especially not at Williams-Sonoma!). The shotgun we’re interested in is the Remington 870 Express Super Magnum Combo:

the ultimate in strength, durability, silky-smooth bind-free action, and sleek classical lines

If this sounds like your kind of gift giving, let us know so that we don’t get more than one (!) and we’ll update the listing to reflect your generosity : )