Maybe it’s just me, but I think invite photos should show a couple looking a) happy, and b) at the camera. It’s a wedding, not a Calvin Klein ad. I put these things on my fridge as reminders — I don’t want to see people glowering off into the distance every time I go for a glass of water.

I think my 7 year old has really rubbed off on me. Even when we see kissing on tv we all go, “ewww!”

However, I remain pleased to receive invitations that include registration information. How am I to know whether you are experiencing an obvious quality spatula shortage unless you tell me?

I agree that registration cards help reduce the re-gifting pile. I think overall the pros outweigh the cons on this one.

I like receiving pics in wedding announcements, but kissing shots shouldn’t be included. Save them for the photo album!

The wedded couple (or parents) offer me the opportunity to eat for free, socialize with infrequently seen acquaintances, and witness a fresh new family unit begin. In return, I “owe” a gift to the new couple. This is all a tacit agreement, but largely understood by society.

As far as gifts go, I am torn. I, too, was raised by parents that asking for gifts is never appropriate. (My mother still has a problem with trick-or-treating.)

However, as the proliferation of “blanket” wedding invitations seems to invade our culture, I have found the inclusion of registration cards helpful when dealing with invitations to weddings of not-so-familiar parties.

In any case, I definately agree with Greg and others that the moment just before the kiss is much more interesting.

I personally know people who kissed for the first time over the altar.