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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think it’s pretty common now. And how is it any more gauche than a registry?[/quote]

IMO it just seems over the top - didn’t realize this is standard.  I think I would be less turned off if there were a registry - I would truly rather get the couple new kitchen supplies or whatever than just give them a check.[/quote]

Why though?  It's the same $100 or whatever it is you're spending.  Shouldn't the gift be about what the receiver wants?  It's a gift, after all.  My mother is like you  - if there's a registry and she doesn't like what's on it, she gets something she likes better.  It's so bizarre to me. [/quote]

It's bizarre to me that people think it's OK to send the message that they absolutely expect you to shell out in honor of their marriage but that nothing you can afford is good enough for them, so just give us some money, honored guest!

It's bizarre to me that the same people who declare that they are fully independent adults who don't need you to buy them dishes do need you to pay for their honeymoon or kitchen remodel. But they have enough money for a wedding. I fear for them and their inability to budget.

It's bizarre to me that you and I have the same mother. BTW, we've got a brother who also needs to like something on the registry before he'll buy it.  [/quote]

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