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Which is better?

noelwellinnoelwellin
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What is an acceptable amount of gifts to register for?  There are probably about 65 things between the two that we have.  I made sure to put stuff on there that varies in price, and there aren't many at all over $100 (maybe 5 or 6).  Should I try weed some more things out, or just leave it as is?  Is it better to have a large selection so no one gets stuck with something they don't want to buy, or cut it down so people don't think we're asking for too much?  

Or am I just overthinking this?  

Thanks!

ETA: My date is still far off, but the reason I'm asking about this now is because I'll most likely forget to ask later.  Thanks!
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  • AmyLa90679AmyLa90679
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    How many guests are you inviting?
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  • noelwellinnoelwellin
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    About 175 as of now, that number might still go up.  
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  • amy727amy727 member
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    If you are having 175 people, I would add more items to your registry.
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  • cschuma2cschuma2 member
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    Are you having a shower as well?  Most shower gifts will be a physical gift... not cash.  Also, between a shower and the wedding, 1 guest may end up getting you 2 things from your registry.

    I would add more things to your registry.  If you don't really want a lot more, don't register for stuff just for the sake of adding it.  Just keep an eye on your registry as your shower (maybe?) and wedding approach and add more if you need to.  People will think it's weird if they are a last minute shopper and you only have 7 things for them to choose from! :)
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  • noelwellinnoelwellin
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_registering-gifts_better?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:34Discussion:df5bc19b-3f19-4b5a-9baa-66efa2daec6dPost:c6d04d10-9927-42cf-8e28-ab6589fabc7f">Re: Which is better?</a>:
    [QUOTE]Are you having a shower as well?  Most shower gifts will be a physical gift... not cash.  Also, between a shower and the wedding, 1 guest may end up getting you 2 things from your registry. I would add more things to your registry.  If you don't really want a lot more, don't register for stuff just for the sake of adding it.  Just keep an eye on your registry as your shower (maybe?) and wedding approach and add more if you need to.  P<strong>eople will think it's weird if they are a last minute shopper and you only have 7 things for them to choose from! </strong>:)
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    </div><div>This is exactly what I was worried about, but I didn't want to look like I was expecting a lot so I took some things off that weren't terribly necessary.  There are definitely other things I'd like to ask for, so maybe I'll add some more.  </div><div>
    </div><div>Thanks!</div><div>
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  • Patineuse1124Patineuse1124
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    Definitely don't register for stuff that you don't really want/need.  You can always add more (especially to replenish certain price points) as shower and wedding approach.  Keep in mind some things wear out and need to be replaced, so even if you don't need new sheets and towels now you'll need them in the future, so if you need to add more to your registry these aren't a bad idea.
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