Asking For Monet

I understand that asking for money sounds tacky. However, I am about to be married to a man who has lived alone for 12 years and I myself have for several years as well. We have collected between us just about every gadget and decorative items (and useful things) imaginable and do not need gifts. However, we are being asked if we registered anywhere. I really do not understand why it is so tacky to comment that one would prefer money or gift certificates over specific items on a registry. What is the big difference. I have had the challenge of supplying a requested gift from a registry which was inconvenient and expensive, but did not become offended by the request. There were limited choices, and usually not what I would have selected. So, why should the newlyweds have to return things or have unneeded or unwanted gifts? Saying "no gifts" please does not prevent guests from bringing them. It seems to be a social stigma not to bring a gift. So, why not money?