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Becky
Just Said Yes June 2018

Best honeymoon registry website?

Becky, on January 20, 2018 at 9:55 AM Posted in Registry 0 36
Hi looking into honeymoon registries! Sucks that they all charge fees. Anyone recommend the best least expensive one? Thanks

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Latest activity by Heather, on January 21, 2018 at 11:43 AM
  • FMR2018
    Master October 2018
    FMR2018 ·
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    None of them.

    Just don't register. People will bring cash. Asking for money is rude.
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  • AllieB25
    Expert October 2018
    AllieB25 ·
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    Just a head's up, honeymoon registries are not popular on this site and you'll probably get a lot of push back.

    In general, the advice is if you really just want cash then do away with a registry all together and people will get the point and give you cash anyway. Asking for money directly is seen as rude and cash-grabby, plus as you said honeymoon registries usually charge a fee which transfers an extra cost to your guests.

    I would advise making a small traditional registry, however, because there will be people who will buy you a physical gift no matter what and you should make sure it's at least something you want.

    Just my two cents.

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  • I
    Dedicated July 2018
    Iris ·
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    Look up honeymoon fund on Pinterest, they have a lot of fun shadow box ideas. My FH and I have been together 13 years so we don't need a registry so we are doing a honeymoon fund instead.
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  • Becky
    Just Said Yes June 2018
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    I was thinking for bridal
    shower to do honeymoon registry and a Target registry. Then close them
    before the wedding. We've lived together 8 yrs so don't need many household items from a traditional registry....
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  • AllieB25
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    I would just do a small Target registry and leave it at that. Everyone has things in their house that they can update, and if there's only a few items on there people will get the hint and give you cash. No need to do anything else

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  • Becky
    Just Said Yes June 2018
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    Thanks Alyssa! That’s great advice!
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  • Daniella
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    Honeymoon fund's are tacky and rude. Asking for money is tacky and rude. Why is this concept so difficult for people to grasp?
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  • Becky
    Just Said Yes June 2018
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    Yea my mother in law suggested a themed shower like lingerie theme etc. that wld be kinda fun.
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  • JerseyGirl
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    Not everything on pinterest is a good idea. You invite those closes to you to your wedding and reception to celebrate with you. They bring a gift or card with money. Then you put out a box begging for money. I would never ask those closes to me for money.
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  • AllieB25
    Expert October 2018
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    This is exactly right. People who were going to give you money anyway will bring a card with money, which is what a card box is for. Anything else like a "honeymoon fund jar" or whatever you see on Pinterest is basically saying "what you already brought isn't enough, open your wallets again and give us more cash".

    Yikes.

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  • HowCo Industries
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    I've been to a few really fun themed showers! The lingerie one you need to be careful not to make too racey. But I'll tell you that VS gift cards are always welcome at my house and the sweet little robes and nighties I've seen people get are stellar.
    I'm not sure I will get a shower (I'm older, have an established home and am not thought of as a girlie sort) but I wouldn't mind a build the bar or lingerie party.
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  • HowCo Industries
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    I disagree. If I saw a box like that I would understand that it's the card box. I dig that it might not be understood that way, so I don't know that I'd do it myself, though.
    Also, please send physical gifts before (or up to a year after) the wedding. Weddings are not birthday parties or showers. There is no portion where we open gifts. Rather, you are turning your gift into a burden.
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  • GoodPrincessButtercup
    Devoted May 2018
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    Why is it so hard to grasp? Because it’s just your opinion that it’s tacky and rude. That’s why it’s so hard. Imagine this, not everyone lives by your rules.
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  • AllieB25
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    That's true. I guess if it's the only thing there then that implies that it's the card box. I was thinking more of those honeymoon jars or whatever that you see on Pinterest that may be in addition to a traditional card box.

    ExampleBest honeymoon registry website? 1


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  • HowCo Industries
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    Beware of Pinterest! I've had so many ideas that would Pinterest so beautifully but that when someone reminded me how real life works, were a little obnoxious.
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  • FutureMrsHill
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    I honestly don't understand post like these. "We've been together for x amount of years and live together/do not need anything. But, you want your guests to pay for your honeymoon. Just don't register, people will take the hint and give you money.
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  • Daniella
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    It isn't an opinion. It's an etiquette rule. Why on Earth do people think they are entitled to ask other people to pay for their honeymoon? When it's your birthday do you ask your parents or friends to just give you money instead of gifts or cards?
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  • GoodPrincessButtercup
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    Oh please enlighten me with where you found this etiquette rule. Reference information would be useful in your argument otherwise it’s still just your opinion. And you know what they say about those...

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    Master July 2018
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    Please don't ask people for money for your honeymoon. It is horribly tacky. If you can't afford a honeymoon, don't go on one.
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    Master July 2018
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    So agree with you!
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