Gabe, yes it is. And it's a good thing the way I see it. Especially for couples that are now starting a life together they make it easier for guest to buy gifts that they want/need. No point in buying a crock pot if one/both of them already have one, and for silverware, plates etc. it is a good way to add more to the set they may already be collecting. It is common to add things from a wide price range; not every guest will cough up $1000 for a wedding. However, the lowest value of your gift should ideally be above the (approximate) cost they will pay for having you as a guest (dinner and charge for venue etc) so that you actually contribute to them rather than costing them money as a guest. Individual abilities to actually do so applies of course.
Gabe, yes it is. And it's a good thing the way I see it. Especially for couples that are now starting a life together they make it easier for guest to buy gifts that they want/need. No point in buying a crock pot if one/both of them already have one, and for silverware, plates etc. it is a good way to add more to the set they may already be collecting. It is common to add things from a wide price range; not every guest will cough up $1000 for a wedding. However, the lowest value of your gift should ideally be above the (approximate) cost they will pay for having you as a guest (dinner and charge for venue etc) so that you actually contribute to them rather than costing them money as a guest. Individual abilities to actually do so applies of course.
In the end there will be the question starting with 'Will you...' The answer still could be a solid NO. Stuff for a comedy though...