How can a couple create an optional wedding gift registry without making it a demand?
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Present a registry as an optional guide, with no expectation that guests buy from it or spend a particular amount.
Include modest choices where useful and say clearly that attendance or good wishes are welcome without a gift. Check retailer availability, delivery and return terms before sharing links. Avoid tracking non-participation publicly or framing the list as a contribution owed to the couple. A registry can prevent unsuitable duplicates, but it should simplify voluntary giving rather than replace dowry demands with a new shopping obligation.
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