Wedding Registry Etiquette: What's Okay to Ask For

Registry etiquette has loosened a lot, but a few timeless rules still keep things gracious. The goal is to make gifting easy for guests, not to hand them an invoice.

Never Put the Registry on the Invitation

The wedding invitation is for the celebration, not the shopping list. Share your registry on your wedding website, on shower invites, and by word of mouth instead.

Cash Funds Are Fine Now

Honeymoon and home funds are widely accepted today. The key is framing.

• Give the fund a clear purpose guests can picture
• Offer specific amounts so giving feels concrete
• Always pair a fund with a few physical items

Say Thank You Promptly

Send a handwritten note within a few weeks of receiving each gift. Mention the specific item and how you will use it.

Ready to put this into action? Create a free wishlist on Send Me Your Gifts and share one link so everyone knows exactly what to give.