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Can you give me wedding gift list help?

OK so I want to firstly make it completely clear that I would never ever expect any presents whatsoever and I was always unsure about wedding lists. But people have mentioned its a good idea to prevent friends wasting money on duplicate presents. I have no intention of putting a wedding list in the invites or anything I just thought perhaps I should have one incase people ask. Now a lot of people I know arent into using the internet so I was wondering if you can get a paper/book style wedding gift list? I cant find one but I do remember years ago someone having one that was almost like a cheque book (you tear out the one you wish to buy for the couple). Has anyone seen these anywhere? Ideally we would prefer cash or gift cards I think most couples would- I even love the idea where people contribute to your honeymoon but I think most guests dont want us to know how much they have spent which I completely understand. So my question is... do these book style gift lists even exist? Any paper versions? I dont want to force people to use one shop or to use the internet... Thank you I know about argos gift lists etc but I don't want to tie people to using certain shops or anythin like that

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1. Most people just register for gifts at a store that isn't too expensive like Sears or Walmart. People can look at the registry to see what you need.They can buy it where you registered or somewhere else. You can tell your family and Bridal party about things you need and then when someone asks they can pass the info on. It's usually considered bad manners to tell people what you want yourself.
2. I'm not sure about the book lists you're talking about, but the thing about registries is that, even if people aren't "into the internet", as long as you register at a couple of places that are easy to get to, like Target, Kohl's, Macy's, etc, they don't need the internet. They can go into the store and have instant access to what is on your list there that hasn't been taken. And the issue of where you're registered isn't that big a deal. In the old days, word of mouth worked perfectly - people will be asking you, your mom, your bridesmaids. Also, if someone gives you a bridal shower, your registry info is usually listed on the invite. You'll get your share of cash regardless, but I do think it's important to give guests the option of a present. A lot of people still prefer this.
3. I do not believe in registering for wedding gifts, I think it's a bit Tacky People should give what they want I would say, just do not make a list A lot of people do not register for wedding gifts Some people are like me, and feel you should not tell people what they should give Some people because they want money and not gifts
4. Have not heard of the book. But me and my husband who were married last year registered only at Target and we received about 5 gifts and the rest were gift cards and cash with the economy that is more than likely what you will receive so just set up an account at a store people are going to do what they want anyway.
5. Register at a store and the store sometimes give you cards with the registry number to help your guest find your list. I went to a wedding that in the invitation instead of gifts the couple wanted the guest to give money to there travel agent it was a number and you donated for them to go on a honeymoon. That was different and it was nice. Some just want money and gift cards especially if they have been together for a long time and they have almost everything.