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honeymoon registry

sanaylor01sanaylor01
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Anyone have any recommendations? We booked our honeymoon through liberty travel (just did this today) and was going to use their honeymoon registry but since we need to pay in full 60 days prior to the trip (we leave May 28th), this isn't the best option.
Just wanted to see if there were any other options out there instead of just accepting cash or other gifts at the wedding. But maybe cash is easier???
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Re: honeymoon registry

  • bridetobe71412bridetobe71412
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    edited March 2012

    Don't do a honeymoon registry. Why?

    Say one of your guests gives you a "$100 gift towards X on your honeymoon." You only get a percentage of that $100, because the registry gets a percentage of your gift because of the fees involved in hosting your registry. Why would you want less than the $100 your guest is giving you? This doesn't make any sense at all. Just have a limited registry at a store and then people will know you'd prefer cash when the registry runs out.

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  • angelstar975angelstar975 member
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    People tend to find honeymoon and other cash registry really tacky so you're really just better to do what bridetobe suggested and have a small registry at a store for people who absolutely want to give you a tangible gift and then hope for cash from most guests. People generally know that cash gifts are appreciated at weddings so there's no need to register for it.
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  • KirNJakeKirNJake
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    I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but we did do the Liberty Travel honeymoon registry.  Our timing is very close to yours.  We leave for our honeymoon May 20.  I know my shower is in the next couple of weeks.  We just paid off the honeymoon, but the gifts received from the registry will be for extras such as the spa, excursions, etc.  I know the fees suck, but it will be nice to have some extra treats thanks to our guests.We also registered at BBB for those who’d rather give a tangible gift, so it’s not like there isn’t another option.
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  • PattySmith101PattySmith101 member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_pennsylvania-philadelphia_honeymoon-registry?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:105Discussion:81a27c42-2df8-43e0-8a83-deac7f8b72d9Post:23c670d9-f7f3-435d-bc06-e02f21a83cd3">Re: honeymoon registry</a>:
    [QUOTE]I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but we did do the Liberty Travel honeymoon registry.   Our timing is very close to yours.   We leave for our honeymoon May 20.   I know my shower is in the next couple of weeks.   We just paid off the honeymoon, but the gifts received from the registry will be for extras such as the spa, excursions, etc.   I know the fees suck, but it will be nice to have some extra treats thanks to our guests. We also registered at BBB for those who’d rather give a tangible gift, so it’s not like there isn’t another option.
    Posted by KirNJake[/QUOTE]

    just so you know not only do they take a %... its also just a transfer of money into your account. you will still end up paying for all the excursions . yeah the money will be there w/ the fees taken out. it would just be better to get the $ and then use it for what you want while you are on your hm! imo
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  • adrienne0925adrienne0925
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    I would not necessarily do a HM registry. What you could do is maybe have the bridal party get you a gift certificate?  I know in my case, my BM's approached me and asked me what gift I wanted since we already have a house etc...They pitched in and got me $500 towards the HM!  
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    <p class="MsoNormal">No matter how you look at it, you are asking friends and family to open their wallets. Gift giving is evolving. Many couples getting married today already have pots and pans and food processors - why would they need more stuff? A Honeymoon Gift Registry is a great alternative - friends and family contribute to a couple's overall experience and forever lasting memories through a trip of a lifetime. Not only is the gift giver contributing to something very, very special but when that couple returns they share pictures and stories of their adventure. In my eyes that is more special and meaningful than a pot or a pan. A recent Honeymoon Gift Registry study revealed that more money is given to Honeymoon Gift Registries than traditional gift registries. This trend proves that friends and family get more joy out of contributing to an experience rather than giving a material object. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">In addition, let's look at the dollars and cents of a Honeymoon Gift Registry vs. a Traditional Gift Registry. When you register for, let's say a set of plates at Crate & Barrel, you are asking that person buying the gift to pay full price for that item. (not to mention shipping costs) The mark up on items like that is incredible - upwards of 200%. When you are contributing to a Honeymoon Gift Registry whether the couple is doing a DIY honeymoon or working with a travel agent/planner the couple has options of getting the best bang for their gifted dollars. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Finally, let’s look at the real costs of paying a Honeymoon Gift Registry Service. There are several out there that are “free” but when is ANYTHING free? Those organizations are either selling your information to spammers (have you noticed an increase in spam emails since signing up?) or they are littering their website with all sorts of advertisements many of which go on your personal Honeymoon Gift page. There is a second tier of Honeymoon Gift Registries like my company, SendUsOff that don’t employ these tactics to get paid. We simply ask for a small percentage of the final total of what the couple receives. Remember that places like Crate & Barrel are asking for upwards of 200% on the front end; why not pay a much smaller percentage on the back end, get the gift you really want – a trip of a lifetime - and get a much bigger bang for your gifted dollars! <span> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Jacq Nichols with SendUsOff.com </p>
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.weddings.com/Sites/Weddings/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_pennsylvania-philadelphia_honeymoon-registry?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:105Discussion:81a27c42-2df8-43e0-8a83-deac7f8b72d9Post:5233a431-9097-4d9c-9aca-29ec57383362">Re: honeymoon registry</a>:
    [QUOTE]I would not necessarily do a HM registry. What you could do is maybe have the bridal party get you a gift certificate?  I know in my case, my BM's approached me and asked me what gift I wanted since we already have a house etc...They pitched in and got me $500 towards the HM!  
    Posted by adrienne0925[/QUOTE]
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