I have been reading through a lot of the posts on this page, and it is very obvious that people have VERY strong opinions against non-traditional registries (especially HM registries). I don't understand this. People say that asking for HM presents is like asking for people to fund your vacation, but isn't registering for HH items the same as asking for people to fund your new home? I have also heard people say that these sort of registries are like asking for money, but a lot of these sites allow you to register for specific items, like a dinner or excursion. How is asking for somebody to pay for your excursion different from asking somebody to pay for your place settings? To me, its all the same. I think that most people will agree that it is rude to ask for presents in the first place. This is why we don't include registry information in the invitations. But since guests want to give a wedding present to the happy couple, we register to guide them in the right direction and to make gift buying easier for everyone. In my opinion, guests want to get the couple something that they will appreciate and that will make them happy. Whether that is a new set of towels or a memorable event for the HM.All this being said, I NEVER think it is OK to ask for money directly, either by asking for it specifically or within a registry (like a financial planning registry). I do, however, think that asking for specific things, like honeymoon presents is perfectly acceptable.