A couple of questions concerning etiquette with housewarming parties...?

[Peachy Keen, Jelly Bean]

I recently asked a question here about whose responsibility it was to throw a housewarming party and the pretty much unanimous reponse was the owner of the house (ignorant, I know, but I didn't know if it would be like someone throwing their own birthday party LOL!). After asking here, I also got the same response from friends and family.

That being said, my boyfriend's step mother got in touch with me yesterday to ask when we wanted her to throw a housewarming party for us as we just moved into our new house this past weekend. This was pretty confusing since I'm under the understanding that the owner of the house throws the party. She also told me we need to go register for the party and I'm up enough on my registry etiquette to know that registries are for showers, not parties.

So....

(1.) Is it acceptable to have someone else throw a housewarming party for the home owner(s)? (I don't mind her doing it, just asking =D)

(2.) How can I politely bring up the fact that registering for said party would be tacky?
I asked this earlier today but I only got 3 answers and wanted more opinons =D
Typo: *opinions
Air, I think you're a little confused, LOL! According to the good people here on Y!A, the reason the home owner throws the housewarming is to invite their close friends and family over to see their new home. Gifts shouldn't be expected. It's nothing like throwing your own birthday party or shower.

[Kelly J]

http://www.greatpartyrecipes.com/housewarming-party-etiquette.html

I personally feel registering for a housewarming party is tacky too, it goes along the trend of people having weddings showers and baby showers and asking people for gifts only but not attendance(yes this is happening). I buy close friends gifts for their new home, but I know what they like.

[atariblues]

I believe it is okay for someone else to throw the party - they just want to be involved. Usually its the parents or close relatives who throw the parties.
I do think registering for gifts is TACKY - that should be left for showers. You can however, put up a "money tree" with a little notecard on what it would be used for. My friends had a money tree (started by their parents) for a fence. they made 300 bucks!

[dawnb]

A housewarming party is thrown by the new homeowners to invite their family and friends in to see their new home. Gifts are not to be expected and certainly never registered for but most people will bring a little something. They do not however bring household items you do not have nor got from your wedding unless it's a family member who knows you really wanted that blender. Otherwise, people bring wine, plants, kitchen towels...hostess type gifts. Make it clear to all that you will be throwing your own party and that you will not be registering as it is not appropriate. Be gentle, the woman obviously is clueless.

[Girly]

The owner, not the mother in law, neighbor, boss, etc. throws the party and you under no circumstances should you register for "gifts" that would be absolutely rude! Guests will bring small gifts, most will anyway, but dont expect them!

[foxyfaerie]

Just arrange your own party the way you want it done...

[.air.]

i would not throw my own party, i think that is sad.