It seems that recently more and more people are giving money without even being asked...money or gift cards. A friend of mine just got married and she did several gift registries. She actually mentioned her disappointment (she loves giving and getting gifts), because 90% who came opted for the cash/gift card route, when she really wanted presents...even if it meant 3 toasters, and 2 coffeepots...(you can always return or re-gift was her feeling).