Did anybody else feel totally ridiculous putting things on their registry? Every time I look at the items, I cringe thinking people will probably judge me for some of the things we added; either because they're stupid or because they're expensive. But it feels weird/selfish just asking for money, right?!

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Yes!!! But once I saw how excited my friends and family were to look at through the registry and pick something out for us, it made it less cringey and more fun. They are all so genuinely happy and excited to help us set up our future life together and to get us something we will have in our home as a reminder of them! Asking for the money feels much more cringey because it’s less personal and the majority of my friends and family don’t want to gift money but are so excited to give us something tangible and personal

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Agree asking for money is cringe

No I do not feel bad. I have a range of stuff from $50 for a set of napkins / picture frame to Waterford Crystal glassware that’s $150 for each piece lol. I threw the Dyson vac on there … older folks have the cash for big ticket items and they want to buy you stuff. Let them do it

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