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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How to Create a Registry if You Already Live Together
How-To
We're here to tell you why building a wedding registry is still really necessary, regardless of whether you live together before marriage.
Do I Need a Wedding Shower Registry and a Wedding Registry?
Advice
Contemplating if you need to have both a bridal shower registry and a wedding registry? Continue reading to find out.
We're Eloping—Can We Still Make a Wedding Registry?
Advice
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.
50 Fun and Useful Ways to Use Your Wedding Cash Fund
How-To
Cash funds are a modern way to get the wedding gifts you really need and want. Get inspired to add a cash fund to your registry with 50 smart (and fun) ways to use your cash fund.
How Does a Wedding Registry Work?: The Expert’s Guide
How To
Need help starting a registry? Get a flawless registry in minutes with Zola’s easy to use universal registry.
All Wedding registry basics articles
How to Create a Registry if You Already Live Together
We're here to tell you why building a wedding registry is still really necessary, regardless of whether you live together before marriage.
122 Top Wedding Registry Ideas + Advice for Curating Your Gift List
Searching for wedding registry ideas? Check out our list of favorites and find something for every budget and every couple.
Add Your Wedding Registry to Your Wedding Website + 5 Best Wedding Registry Websites
Adding your registry to your wedding website makes it simple for your guests to find all the great gifts you’re registered for or even contibute to your honeymoon registry. Here's a how-to guide to creating a wedding website that answers the question: Where are you registered?
Wedding Registry Checklist
Haven’t made a registry yet? Have no fear—Zola’s 2023 wedding registry checklist is full of the top registry items, helpful word choices, and etiquette tips!
How Does a Wedding Registry Work?: The Expert’s Guide
Need help starting a registry? Get a flawless registry in minutes with Zola’s easy to use universal registry.
15 Wedding Registry Secrets to Get the Gifts You Really Want
Ready to start your wedding registry? Get the most out of yours with these expert-approved registry tips and secrets to help you build the best registry for you and your guests.
24 Cool Bridal Shower Registry Ideas + Tips
When it comes to your bridal shower registry, there are several things to consider. Read on for everything you need to know.
What Types of Experiences Should I Add to My Registry?
Wondering what experiences you should add to your wedding registry? Read on for the types of fun experiences that you should consider.
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.
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.
8 Bedroom Items You'll Forget to Add to Your Wedding Registry
Don't miss out on these bedroom must-haves on your wedding registry. From a high-quality air purifier to luxe pillows that make all the difference, here are bedroom items you might forget to register for.
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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