Is it rude to register for wedding gifts if you aren't having a reception?

I'm going to a friend's wedding and they've opted out of a reception. They have however decided to register for gifts. It's also not the first time they've been married.

I have my thoughts on this, but curious about what others think.

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Prttylttlthng · 46-50, F

For the most part, I don't have an issue with registries themselves, but feel like it's very rude to ask for gifts when you don't offer a reception, dinner, etc for the guests. Personally, being divorced and a middle-aged woman, I wouldn't dream of registering for gifts if I were to re-marry but was curious of others thoughts.

GeniUs · 56-60, M

@Prttylttlthng If they have very little it would be nice to help them out, this does usually apply to people just starting out in life together however it could be a middle aged or elderly couple who don't have much due to unfortunate circumstances. If one or other of them is an alcoholic or gambler etc it's probably better not to give anything.