Mmmm I think it depends how it's presented, what is on there and the group of people invited. I didn't have a registry but I did have a list of stuff that we needed and wanted that my sister and mum had to give to people when they asked, and HEAPS of them did ask because they genuinely wanted to know what to get and didn't just want to get anything ITMS. So depending on the people being invited it could work well if you think they are the type of people who a) wont' be offended for whatever reason and b) won't know what to get and will want to get stuff you guys need/want.

chody47 - I think it's for smaller stuff usually too but for close family and friends they didn't see it the same way and really wanted to get some bigger stuff (like $50-$150 stuff) that we needed and wanted.