Wedding Registry Wording (Incl. Honeymoon & Cash Funds)
Registry wording should make gifts feel optional and appreciated: thank guests for coming first, then point to the registry or fund in one line. Put it on your wedding website rather than the invitation, and for cash or honeymoon funds explain briefly what the money will be used for.
Traditional registry
Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift. If you wish to give something, we've registered at [Store] — you can find it here: [link].
Having you there to celebrate is all we could ask for. For those who have asked, our registry is here: [link].
We're so grateful for your love and support. If you'd like to give a gift, you can find our registry at [Invitation link].
Honeymoon fund
Tell guests where you're going — it makes the gift feel personal.
We've been lucky enough to build our home together already, so instead of a traditional registry we've set up a honeymoon fund for our trip to [Destination]. Any contribution would be hugely appreciated — but it's never expected.
Our dream honeymoon is [two weeks in Japan]! If you'd like to help us get there, you can contribute a [ramen dinner / day trip / night in Kyoto] here: [link].
A little contribution towards our honeymoon would be lovely — and we promise to send postcards!
Cash gift / house fund
In the UK, Ireland and Australia cash funds are increasingly common; in the US, honeymoon or house funds read as more personal than "cash".
We're saving for our first home, so if you'd like to give a gift, a contribution towards our house deposit would mean the world to us.
With our home already full, a contribution to our future together would be gratefully received. There will be a card box at the reception, or you can contribute online: [link].
Your presence is present enough! But if you'd like to give something, a small contribution to our [house / honeymoon / future] fund would be wonderful.
Charity donations
In lieu of gifts, we'd love for you to make a donation to [Charity], a cause very close to our hearts.
We have everything we need — if you'd like to mark our day, please consider donating to [Charity] here: [link].
No gifts, please
Your presence is the only present we need — no gifts, please!
Please, no gifts. Having you there to celebrate means more than anything you could wrap.
Registry wording for the wedding website page
The registry page itself can say a little more than a details card. Lead with gratitude, explain your choice, then link.
Registry We are so grateful that you'll be celebrating with us — truly, your presence is the best gift. For those who have asked, we've put together a small registry of things for our home, alongside a fund for our honeymoon. Thank you for your love and generosity.
Gifts After [X] years of living together, we're lucky to have most of what we need. If you'd like to give a gift, we'd be grateful for a contribution towards [our first home / our honeymoon in Italy / a new kitchen]. You'll find all the options below.
A note on gifts Many of you are travelling to be with us, which is already an incredible gift. Please don't feel you need to give anything more. If you'd still like to, our registry is linked below.
Thank-you note wording
Send within three months. Mention the gift (or the amount's purpose) and one personal detail.
Dear [Name], thank you so much for the beautiful [gift]. It already has pride of place in our kitchen, and we think of you every time we use it. It meant so much to have you with us on our wedding day. With love, [Bride's name] & [Groom's name]
Dear [Name], thank you for your generous contribution to our honeymoon fund! It paid for [a sunset dinner in Santorini], and we raised a glass to you. We're so grateful you celebrated with us. Love, [Bride's name] & [Groom's name]
Dear [Name], thank you for your kind gift towards our first home. We'll think of you as we [paint the living room / plant the garden]. With love and thanks, [Bride's name] & [Groom's name]
Etiquette tips
- Put registry details on your wedding website; never on the main invitation.
- A short poem about cash gifts reads as dated to many younger guests — plain, warm wording works better.
- Offer a mix of price points so every guest can give comfortably.
- Send thank-you notes within three months of the wedding (or of receiving the gift).
Frequently asked questions
Is it rude to ask for money as a wedding gift?
Not if it is worded graciously and kept optional. Explaining what the money is for — a honeymoon or a home — makes it feel personal.
Where should registry information go?
On your wedding website. Traditional etiquette says not to print it on the invitation itself.
How do I word a honeymoon fund?
Thank guests for coming, mention where you are going, and say contributions are appreciated but not expected.
How do I say no gifts on a wedding invitation?
A simple line on the details card or website: "Your presence is the only present we need — no gifts, please."