Honeymoon Registry Tips
Real members share their secrets as well as some pointers from the Traveler's Joy staff.
From Our Members
Make gifts seem as individual and self-contained as possible. Nobody really went for the "contribute $40 to our $400 rental car" they just gave the whole car or went for something cheaper. Instead of making gifts seem generic, make it seem like a unique experience that you will only have if they contribute. Instead of "dinner each night at our hotel" try "$40 bottle of wine at a restaurant on the XYZ River."
Register something for everyone's taste. A day of museums, a night at the opera, a fancy dinner, a charming hotel, snorkeling/hiking/fishing tour, etc. People will choose what resonates with their own sensibility. Finally, to really make people feel like they were personally connected to our trip, we took pictures at every place we had registered for and sent a copy of the relevant photo with our thank you. It makes you feel a little more connected with the the thought behind the gift.
- Martha & Jim
Register something for everyone's taste. A day of museums, a night at the opera, a fancy dinner, a charming hotel, snorkeling/hiking/fishing tour, etc. People will choose what resonates with their own sensibility. Finally, to really make people feel like they were personally connected to our trip, we took pictures at every place we had registered for and sent a copy of the relevant photo with our thank you. It makes you feel a little more connected with the the thought behind the gift.
- Martha & Jim
Don't be afraid to be funny. People loved that we wanted 100 frozen drinks and 50 postcards. Be as specific as possible. We noticed that people got us gifts that really fit their personalities. An example was snorkeling from a friend that loved to do that, the Mayan Ruins from a couple who had been before. Give a broad range of prices so everyone can find something they can afford.
- April & Chris
- April & Chris
Keep gift choices fun and unique, like zip line tour through rain forest, instead of standard things like hotel rooms and plane tickets.
- Jennifer & Jason
- Jennifer & Jason
The biggest tip we have is to register for every amount, that way people with a limited budget can still contribute and feel as though they have gotten you something special.
- Mikala & Tony
- Mikala & Tony
Use all the functionality that Traveler's Joy has to offer. Post as many pictures as you can and be descriptive enough about your honeymoon to make your guests feel as though they are part of the experience.
- Elaine & Brett
- Elaine & Brett
Make sure there are options in all different price categories. Make them fun - people are more likely to get you a gift to a specific restaurant than just "money for dinner."
- Ashley & Matthias
- Ashley & Matthias
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Writing Your Guest Message
Use this opportunity to welcome guests to your registry page and thank them for visiting. This is a good space to describe any special details you'd like to share about your relationship, engagement, or wedding in order to customize your honeymoon registry.
Hi everyone!
First off, we'd like to say that your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift we could ask for. The time, effort, and expense of traveling to be with us is something we deeply appreciate in our hearts, and we are so thrilled that we will be able to celebrate this happy occasion with you.
We have been blessed to have a lot of the "essential" home items a newly engaged couple needs. We hope you find this registry as a way to help us make our perfect honeymoon come true! While Will and I have taken many exciting trips together, we are very much looking forward to our first real adventure as husband and wife. It is because of the lifetime of memories we will gain from this trip that we finally settled on a honeymoon registry. We greatly appreciate and will fondly remember these gifts for years to come. After all, the memories from this honeymoon will last a lot longer than a new set of wine glasses (especially at Will's breakage rate!).
We'll do our best to document our experience via photo and include it in your much-deserved "thank you" note.
Thanks again and we can't wait to see you at the wedding (or earlier!).
Love,
William & Stephanie
First off, we'd like to say that your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift we could ask for. The time, effort, and expense of traveling to be with us is something we deeply appreciate in our hearts, and we are so thrilled that we will be able to celebrate this happy occasion with you.
We have been blessed to have a lot of the "essential" home items a newly engaged couple needs. We hope you find this registry as a way to help us make our perfect honeymoon come true! While Will and I have taken many exciting trips together, we are very much looking forward to our first real adventure as husband and wife. It is because of the lifetime of memories we will gain from this trip that we finally settled on a honeymoon registry. We greatly appreciate and will fondly remember these gifts for years to come. After all, the memories from this honeymoon will last a lot longer than a new set of wine glasses (especially at Will's breakage rate!).
We'll do our best to document our experience via photo and include it in your much-deserved "thank you" note.
Thanks again and we can't wait to see you at the wedding (or earlier!).
Love,
William & Stephanie
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Writing About Your Honeymoon
Describe your travel plans, including as much information as you want to about your honeymoon. A tentative itinerary or special activity you have planned will help your guests envision the gifts they'll be contributing to your honeymoon.Your goal is to explain why a honeymoon of your dreams (and not a new set of silverware) would be the gift of a lifetime. Help your guests imagine the memories they will be a part of creating.
Dominica (pronounced Dom-in-eek-a) surges from the sea with soaring peaks that seem to be courting the heavens. Virgin flora covers these dramatic mountains, creating swaths of verdant landscapes. Dominica sits midway along the Eastern Caribbean archipelago, just a few miles from Martinique to the south and Guadeloupe to the north. The island's official name is the Commonwealth of Dominica to distinguish the island from its northerly Caribbean sister, the Dominican Republic. The indigenous Carib Indians named the island Waitukubuli which means "tall is her body" in the Carib language.
The island is one of only a couple in the Caribbean still with populations of the pre-Columbian Carib Indians. About 80% of the population is Roman Catholic. English is the official language, spoken with a melodic French lilt, but a large portion of the population speaks Kwèyòl (Creole), with a few northern villages speaking Kokoy.
As you know, we both love an active travel experience with plenty of culture. We have heard great things about the island of Dominica including its natural wonders and rich cultural heritage that combined, make it an exceptional eco-tourism destination.
We have decided to focus most of our time on the southeast portion of the island and at an amazing place called Jungle Bay Resort & Spa. This romantic resort has jungle cottages built into a seaside cliff and has received top reviews as a luxury eco-resort from publications like New York Times Travel, Travel & Leisure, TripAdvisor, Outside, and Condé Nast. They have a very strong social and environmental mission while providing a once in a lifetime experience for its guests.
We can't tell you how excited we are for this honeymoon. We've included some of the activities and experiences we'll be enjoying below. Thank you so much for considering a gift toward this once in a lifetime experience!
The island is one of only a couple in the Caribbean still with populations of the pre-Columbian Carib Indians. About 80% of the population is Roman Catholic. English is the official language, spoken with a melodic French lilt, but a large portion of the population speaks Kwèyòl (Creole), with a few northern villages speaking Kokoy.
As you know, we both love an active travel experience with plenty of culture. We have heard great things about the island of Dominica including its natural wonders and rich cultural heritage that combined, make it an exceptional eco-tourism destination.
We have decided to focus most of our time on the southeast portion of the island and at an amazing place called Jungle Bay Resort & Spa. This romantic resort has jungle cottages built into a seaside cliff and has received top reviews as a luxury eco-resort from publications like New York Times Travel, Travel & Leisure, TripAdvisor, Outside, and Condé Nast. They have a very strong social and environmental mission while providing a once in a lifetime experience for its guests.
We can't tell you how excited we are for this honeymoon. We've included some of the activities and experiences we'll be enjoying below. Thank you so much for considering a gift toward this once in a lifetime experience!
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Creating Your Gift Inventory
In addition to the summary of your honeymoon, most members find it useful to list out specific honeymoon activities and trip details. This helps make the guest feel their gift is special, personal, and specific. It also allows you to thank your guest for a specific gift. In addition to the typical items, include the creative and unique activities that will make your honeymoon memorable.View real member registries →
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