[pinkyphimu]

That is the weirdest thing I have ever heard! I hoped it ment that they didn't want people to wrap the gifts to save a tree.

I would ask the bride or groom what they most want a gift from the registry or cash. I had never thought to do that, but plenty of people had asked me. I have been very general and directed people I didn't know very well to our registry. Our closest friends know that for us, we need the money more than we need "stuff."

I usually look through the person's wedding and if I find something that I really want to get for them because I know they will use or will enjoy, then I get that. If I know they are currently saving money to buy a house, I just give money. If I don't like the choices on their registry (i.e. I waited until the last minute and only the most expensive things are left), then I give cash. I come from cash giving people!