How do you hide gifts purchased on registries

Having a registry defeats any element of surprise. Nearly everyone who will give you a gift will purchase it off your registry since it is a guide to what you want, hence having a registry. It is actually recommended that you monitor your registry so you can check for items that go out of stock and replenish it as items are purchased. If you truly want to be surprised, then don't have a registry.

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As Dk advised, would you consider adding your maid of honor to handle the registry or a family member to help you resist the temptation? This does sound like the best way to handle this