If you’re the type of couple who would trade in a Vitamix for a beach vacation, then maybe setting up a honeymoon fund rather than a traditional wedding registry is best for you. After all, if you’ve been in a relationship with your fiancè for some time, you probably already have what you need in terms of home goods and small appliances.
Besides, after the wedding itself, the honeymoon is the most expensive (not to mention the most appreciated) occasion. So, if you’re looking forward to a trip to the Rockies over a new set of steak knives but still want your guests to feel that their gift is useful and special, a honeymoon fund is your best bet. Here are four things to know about setting up your own honeymoon fund.
1. Decide if a Honeymoon Fund Works for You
A honeymoon fund works similarly to a traditional wedding gift registry except that instead of paying $75 for a new vase, for example, a guest might put that money towards a bottle of champagne waiting for you in your hotel room upon arrival. Think of it as your guests treating you a trip to the spa rather than a set of new saucers. “We gifted them a couples’ massage instead of a new vacuum” sounds pretty sweet, right"
2. Select the Right Honeymoon Registry Website
Like traditional gift registries, there are a number of registry sites that you can choose from to host your honeymoon fund. Options include Honeyfund, Zola, Blueprint Registry, Honeymoon Wishes, Wanderable, and Tra...