Quote Originally Posted by K9soul
We registered at Target when we were getting married. We had next to nothing mainly put down practical things like a crock pot, skillet, bath towels, dish towels, etc. We put a few small things like picture frames and such if people wanted only to get something small. Then we did not point out we were registered in the invitations. But if they asked, we told them where we were registered.
That's basically what we did. There were some items that we wanted, but what we actually wanted was gift cards and money. However, there really is no classy or tactful way to request those IMO. But this way worked out really well.

I think gift registries are fine for showers, weddings, etc...but I knew a family once who registered their kids for Christmas and birthdays. That I didn't like. The kids should learn to be happy with what they get IMO.