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Originally posted by James
I also think registry is tacky. Does anyone else?
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My mom is very anti-registry. I don't particularly care for it either, but I don't have the animosity towards it that she does. I think my distaste for it has something to do with this idea that you are asking for gifts (which, really, no one is obligated to give although its a very thoughtful and generous thing to do.). The Greek custom is not to register, because most first-generation Greek families will give cash as a gift.
I registered over my mom's objections because that's the custom of my husband's family and friends. I have no complaints--we received beautiful gifts that are treasured mementos of our wedding.
Depending on who is getting married, I usually purchase something off the registry (like a place setting of china) or give money. We usually end up in the $100-$200 dollar range.
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