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Nope. :) I always give the most RANDOM gifts that the couple registers for. Deep fryer, 8 sets of tongs, things that are seemingly totally useless. I don't know why but I think it's hilarious (and, of course, they registered for the stuff...)
Yes I've changed how I give gifts in terms of how much I spend. I used to drop ALOT more money that I could really afford but learned that no one else in my circles is spending nearly that much, so I shouldn't stress my finances to do so.
@penguin: I do this too 
. I look for the strangest thing on their registry.
I usually try to get together with other guests and get some large thing from the registry. Or a gift card for whatever store they are registered at, that way it's much easier to transport and they can choose what they like.
@Mrs.ChubbyBunny: LOL. Glad I am not alone! I also like to give shower inappropriate gifts at the shower...like tool kit or something really practical and not cute (more manly). I'm a jerk. And it's not even really that funny because the couple registered for it, so it's not even really a "gag" gift or anything. I don't know what my problem is. Haha. I think I'm just too engrossed in weddings all day every day to take anything seriously! :)
@highwire: UM YES! As we have gifts rolling in FI and I have commented that appearantly we give much more generous gifts than our other friends. I guess we'll be adjusting that as well at future friend's weddings.
I spend more now, knowing how much work goes into the wedding!
@Meowkers: I will be! I *really* wanted that 4 slice toaster and i am going to hate buying it myself. But i neeeed it!
Haha, actually, I still look for fun things because almost all we got WAS the practical stuff. Whether we registered for it or not! We have SO many towels and measuring cups! Haha =)
@penguin: My sense of humor never stops I suppose. Some people take things wayyyyy to seriously haha. I mean I'd never wrap up a sex toy or something (unless they asked for it) but I like when they open my gift and everyone has the ??? look. Hahaha yeah, that's my gift lol.
I usually get something totally random that no one else would probably get. I'm kind of bitter because more than anything we wanted the towels on our registry. We went super practical with everything, but picked a few splurges- including the towels. Only one person bought any (she's my favorite :) ). So now I'll try to find something that looks way over priced for what it is, but if it's in my budget, I'll get it.
@starfish: such a good point about splurgess. We didn't register for anything like this but I totally see what you mean. I'll have to remember that in ithe future.
@Meowkers: I am hoping and praying for the practical stuff too! Just finished registering and I will prob take the $200 sheet set off. I can get nice sheets at Target! I was torn on registering for China as well since I would rather get the actual stuff we would use on a daily basis.
Most people I buy something fun but not unusual. They def registered for it. Like a Nambe bowl or a tiered server. Let their mom buy the pots and pans!
I always get the boring stuff, I figure if you didnt want or need it you wouldnt have registered for it.
I usually buy right off the registry, and tend to go for "Theme" groupings, so I often cover some of the more basic things. But honestly, after this, particularly as most of my friends are a bit older now (30s, on their own for a while)... I think I'll be a lot more likely to give cash.
I make more of an effort to put more thought into the gift...and I've started recycling the invitations. Mrs. Sewing totally inspired this for me!!
I definitely plan on changing the way I give gifts in the future. I don't have any weddings coming up but I hope to put it to use soon! I really want the practical stuff off our registry but nobody seems to be buying it :( Also I will probably give more money knowing how expensive the wedding is.... before I was just guessing and I was way off!
@penguin: I do the same! I sometimes theme around a gift... A friend registered for some seemingly normal bathroom stuff, and they got that... plus bubble bath, bath crayons, rubber ducks, etc :D
@Meowkers: I haven't really changed my gift buying mindset. I usually look for something within my price range and think about what is most useful.
BTW...I can't believe your BIG DAY is right around the corner!!! I am THRILLED for you!!!
I used to refuse to give straight cash as a gift. I would always buy something off the registry or get the couple a gift card. Now it's only cash.
@ritsi_bitsi: ME TOO! But its true people rather a nice card with some $$ in it! To be 100% honest I WOULD and DO want that instead. Since most of my circle, myself included, have lived with fiance for a few years now we dont really NEED anything to do with the house. I mean some nice new sheets are really all id like off my actual registry.
Nope...haven't changed a bit. 
I buy what I think would be more useful and meaningful for the couple that's in my budget on the registry.....the last one was a 20 lbs lockbox. Yup a lockbox! I got the stare down from everyone in the room and just smiled and stated "it was on her registry so she wanted it." She already had a fully furnished house and was grateful for the gift as it came into good use not to long later when the question of "honey, where's my passport?" Yup...it was in the lockbox. 
For the wedding...I just gave cash. I was too lazy to go a tote around another gift.
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Before we got engaged, when I was selecting a gift from a couple's registry I always wanted to get them something fun: a waffle maker, patio accessories, games, etc. Basically non essentials that were just fun to have.
Now that we are only 4 days away from the wedding and receiving our wedding gifts, I just keep hoping that people will buy us the boring stuff we actually NEED: microwave, toaster oven, knives, etc. Basically the boring but useful stuff. Sure we have candle sticks, and dessert bowls and breakfast trays and a cheese board, but damit I keep holding my breath for the boring pots and pans.
So I've vowed that from now on, I will only purchase the useful and boring items from registries because those are probably the ones the couple needs most.
Have any of you changed the way you give gifts after going through the engagement and wedding process?