What to get someone who didn't register?

@PinkFlamingo- I have enough picture frames and can decorate my own house. People shouldn't assume the personal tastes of others, either. Also, if I want a picture frame, I can purchase it with casssshhhhhh.

Cash and card

Money.

Card with cash

Cash!

Im sorry can we all not be so dense? $$$$

So I did get a very nice wedding picture frame from one guest that I probably wouldn't have spent money on for myself, but it also came with a check.

Cash or check is really the way to go.

Money in a card

@jacks don't worry I wouldn't be giving cash to their honeyfund either. But I view them in the same light. Either way I look at it, it is rude to ask me for cash.

As I mentioned, I am aware of the unwritten rules of non-registers, I just don't like them!! To me, the not asking/registering for anything is the equivalent of stating you want cash. Just my opinion! I also mentioned I didn't mind giving a gift card for a restaurant or activity I knew they would enjoy as a couple. No couple can use enough date nights!!

@SaraJ then you'd have another frame! I did mention that I would get something of decor if I knew them well enough. This wouldn't be the way for everyone.

@PinkFlamingo out of curiosity, where are you registered? Just assuming you obviously don't want cash from anyone.

I'd get them something small (a good bottle of wine? a personalized Christmas ornament?) and...yes, money.

If FH weren't in the WP I'd totally drop the physical gift in favor of cash completely but obviously he's close enough to them to warrant it.

@FutureMrs we are registered at BBB & Macy's. If someone is generous enough to give us cash we will gratefully accept it, obviously. I am all about having options and just don't want anyone to feel obligated into giving us cash. FH & I are both homeowners and will be using our registry to upgrade some things as we consolidate homes. If we are fortunate enough to receive cash we will be excited to do some home upgrades.

ETA: I LOVE giving gifts and the thrill of the thought/hunt to find or come up with the perfect gift, so the cash only thing takes some of the joy in gift giving away from me!

Cash or a cheque.

@PinkFlamingo - it's OK to not want to give cash. Those who want to give gifts will give gits regardless of a registry.

A nice card with cash. They can buy anything they want that way rather than you guessing.

If couples don't register for anything, then it most likely means they don't want any physical gifts at all.

For us, we have a tiny apartment and everyday, we are throwing at least a box full of stuff because we literally have too much. We don't have place for a picture frame nor do we use them, we don't want one more kitchen appliance, and we don't need one more bottle of wine, and we don't have a Christmas tree. However, we are saving up for a house.

Weddings are not necessarily gift giving events. Cash is good enough.

Cash or something sentimental

FH's childhood best friend and his wife got us heirloom quality Christmas ornaments

I second cash

If its a close friend, i would give a small sentimental gift (maybe something with their wedding date on it, etc.) and then a check as well.

Money and a nice card