Plaw, I think that's funny that you mention bridal registries. When I was getting married, I registered at Macy's, and my mother thought it was tactless and refused to mention it in the invitation to my shower or anything. Personally, I think it's okay. I mean, if you're invited to a shower or wedding, and you want to know what size sheets the couple needs, or what color their bathroom is going to be so you can buy towels, or what their china pattern is, you can just go to the store and ask for the list. It doesn't even mean that you have to buy it at that store. But that's just me.

Iceman, you certainly did NOT insult me. Believe me, given the "taking" nature of this couple, the thought crossed my mind. I felt guilty about even thinking it, but the thought was there.

Since it is my husband's side of the family, I'm going to let him decide what he wants to do. Chances are, since he leaves most gift-buying to me, he'll probably do nothing, and neither will I.