Is it bad etiquette not to register at all?

I would make just a small one so people have the options of at least buying something off of it.

We did not register. We thanked people for thinking of us (when asked where we were registered) but told them we sincerely did not want gifts. We just wanted to have a celebration with our friends and family.

^^^ make it short and sweet, maybe a few things you really like or need.

I think registries make it easier on the guest when they are trying to figure out what to get the couple, because some have trouble figuring out what to buy. Also, it helps prevent people from buying you the same thing. If you want you can make a very small one just to give people a guideline.

It isn't rude in any way not to register. Don't do it if you don't want to.

The registry is mainly for the shower. No, you don't have to have one, and no it isn't rude.

I actually consider gift registries to be just as rude and tacky as honeyfunds and the like. I didn't register and I didn't have a shower. Guests gifted us with mostly cash/checks and we received 5 boxed gifts.

We did a small registry at bed bath and beyond. We have roughly 70 guests but only registered for about 25 things

Registries make it easier for the guests. I am sure they are going to want to get you something, imagine how they feel if they are at a lost on what to get you OR you just end up getting a bunch of things you didn't really need/want.

You don't HAVE to have a registry, or you COULD just make a small one (maybe you need more glasses or new everyday silverware etc) to upgrade some old things in the house (heck even new towels to replace old ones). All are options. I'd take the hint with a small registry and just give money in a card (which most of your guests will probably do anyway)

I look at registries not only to see what a couple wants, but what their color scheme is and their style. I may not buy from the registry, but if I see they want a red mixer for their kitchen, I'll buy a kitchen item in red.

I don't think it's bad etiquette not to register, I do think that if you don't register some of the gifts will be more to the givers' taste than to yours, but that's not necessarily a bad thing!

We didn't register, but we're also not asking for a bridal shower or having a formal bridal party. When people asked I let them know that "their presence is a present." If they insisted on giving something I let them know that monetary gifts will go to our two small child and to my favorite charity.

It's considered bad etiquette in my area not to register. It's a personal choice, but know your area and your crowd.

I'm not having a registry, but I'm also not planning to have a shower either, and I have a small guest list (30-40).

I would register atleast a few items if there's a bridal shower. I hate guessing what the couple needs and I wouldn't write a check for a shower gift, obviously. If you're not having a shower, I would skip it.