Boss is not invited but...

I wouldn't feel bad at all. I'm only inviting people to the wedding that I'm super close to.

Don't feel bad! When guests lists are made, many factors have to be taken into consideration. Honestly, I would just tell her "I'm registered at x, but please know you don't have to get me anything." My neighbor asked where I was registered. I told her because it's a little rude to skirt around the subject. She ended up getting us a restaurant gift card anyway. It was nice of her but that was her choice.

I think they understand sometimes you have to make tough guest list choices.

Don't feel bad. Last year my manager got married, and our director (he works in a different country) had me help him select something from their registry. He wasn't coming to the wedding, just wanted to give a gift because he wanted to.

My coworker actually got us a gift from our registry even though we didn’t invite anyone from work, so I know he understood we just had a “no one from work” rule. But if you ARE inviting some coworkers maybe consider inviting your boss too if you think she’ll be hurt by not being invited. I know you’re only inviting people you hang out with outside of work, and I’m not sure of your relationship with your boss, but maybe consider making an exception for her

I'm a teacher and invited the middle school wing. I did not invite my boss, the principal. It's okay not to invite people you aren't close with. I think that is an outdated custom of having to invite your boss.

I agree with PPs. Don't beat yourself up over this!

Most people understand that you can't invite everyone to your wedding. That's really nice of her to want to get you something! It's totally no big deal.