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What is the etiquette on who is on a party bus in between the wedding and reception? I want my wedding party, but if their spouses or s.o.'s join us, that would be huge? HELP!

I am wondering if any of you have had any experience with asking for money instead of "things" for your wedding registry? What type of response did you get from your friends and family? Did you use a registry site? Just curious as my fiancée and I...