"Davlo" > wrote in message
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> "elaine" > wrote in message
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>> I'm not sure I agree.
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>> Is it rude to include in the wedding invitation where one's gift registry
>> is?
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> Actually, yes. How did people ever handle such a burden before the onset
> of gift registries? The horror...
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> IMO it makes it easier to buy. Like what's the point in having 3 of
>> something!
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> Yes, it makes it "easier" in that now people don't have to put any actual
> thought into giving a gift. Instead they just choose from a pre-ordained
> list. So much for creativity and the meaningfulness of a heartfelt gift.
> Weddings have become McWeddings, with all the soul and sincerity of a
> Happy Meal.

To be honest, I never, ever look at the gift registry thing. I suspect it
is a guideline for some people - and some people like that!