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It all depends on what you need or want! For instance, if you and your partner recently moved in together or bought a new house, your wish list may include a stand mixer, dinnerware, or kitchen gadgets. If you prefer cash gifts to have control over what to buy, you can set up a cash registry and link it to a goal such as a romantic honeymoon or a downpayment on your dream house. Whatever your preferences, be sure to briefly explain your reasoning in a note or on your wedding website.

It’s best to start your registry any time between the time you start wedding planning and about 4 months before your wedding day. You’ll likely want to set up your registry before sending out wedding invitations, as guests are likely to want to know by that time.

When creating your wedding registry, you’ll want to give guests plenty of options, so the best bet is to register for more gifts than you have guests. For example, for a wedding with 90 guests, you would want to have at least 100 registry items.

For your family and friends who are more used to gift registries, it’s helpful to include a note explaining what their cash gift will go towards and expressing your gratitude for any amount they are able to give.

Not at all! In fact, in many places outside of the US, it’s common (and sometimes expected) to give money in lieu of traditional gifts. In recent years, cash gifting has become more and more popular in the US, as a way of elevating experiences instead of accumulating things, thanks in part to the emergence of cash registry platforms such as Joy and Honeyfund. Check out our article Cash Wedding Registries: An Introductory Guide for best practices on how to navigate the cash ask on your wedding website.

It’s always good to give your loved ones plenty of gift ideas. Some wedding guests may be uncomfortable with the idea of giving money, so it’s best to include the option of a wedding gift registry as well.

Absolutely! We have an amazing support team that works hard around the clock, every day of the week, including weekends, to make sure that your questions are answered. You can chat with us on the Joy site, or you can send us an email to support@withjoy.com.