Registry & gifts

Wedding registry basics

What is a wedding registry? How do they work? What should you put on your registry? We guide you through getting your wedding registry set up, go over can't miss registry essentials, and give unique and practical tips to creating the best wedding gift registry.

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Registry & gifts

All You Need to Know About Creating a Wedding Registry for Money

You know the old saying: cash is king. Continue reading for everything you need to know about having a cash wedding registry.

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Registry & gifts

Can You Register for Gift Cards for a Wedding?

Gift cards make a great gift but can you register for them for a wedding? Read on for our complete wedding gift card guide.

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Registry & gifts

Beginner's Guide to Towels

From color to size, shape, texture, detail and consistency, this beginner’s guide covers towels from top to bottom so you can take the guesswork out of registering for the perfect set.

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How to Stay Organized While Creating a Wedding Registry

Find out how to organize your wedding registry, keep track of who gifted what, and help sending thank you notes with Zola. Here's how to do it all.

16 of the Best Wedding Registry Sites to Use for Your Big Day
Registry & gifts

The 16 Best Wedding Registry Sites to Use for Your Big Day

Where should I register for your wedding? Here are 16 of our favorite websites for creating your gift registry from Z to A.

Registry Gifts for Beach Lovers
Registry & gifts

Registry Gifts for Beach Lovers

Looking for gift items to add to your wedding registry? We can definitely help. Read on for our list of registry gifts for beach lovers.

How Many Gifts to Register for Your Wedding
Registry & gifts

How Many Gifts to Register for Your Wedding: The Ultimate Guide

Get everything you want without asking too much. The Zola method for maximizing your registry’s potential.

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Registry & gifts

We're Eloping—Can We Still Make a Wedding Registry?

Eloping is a wonderful and intimate way to celebrate your love and get married. If you're wondering if you can still make a registry, read on. Here's all the etiquette advice around registries and elopements.

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Registry & gifts

The Top 13 Do's & Don'ts When Creating Your Wedding Registry

Registering for your wedding can seem like a daunting task, which is why we’ve gathered our top tricks from the most successful registries we’ve encountered, to help you create a wedding registry that’s a winner!

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Your Wedding Registry Timeline

Find out when to start your wedding registry, when to publish it, and how to keep it updated with this complete wedding registry timeline that will take you from newly engaged to happily married in your newlywed home.

Wedding Registry Gifts for Minimalist
Registry & gifts

Wedding Registry Gifts for Minimalists

A minimalist couple needs a minimalist registry. So, read on for our top wedding registry gifts for minimalists.

Top Wedding Gifts in Every State + Design Trends
Registry & gifts

Top Wedding Gifts in Every State & Design Trends for 2022

We've got the top wedding gifts and home-based trends couples are registering for.

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