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Beginner May 2016

Wedding Gift/Money

S and S Wedding , 9 December, 2015 at 18:28 Posted on Planning 0 15

Hi All

I am looking for any thoughts or ideas on gift list. We are hoping to have an extension in the next 18 months so could write a list of things for our new bedroom. Downside to this is we will have to store it for a while and we have limited space.

Alternatively, we are going to Rome for our Honeymoon and there are some trips that we would like to do so could ask for money towards these. Someone has said that there is a way to set up an online 'payment' so that we could list the trips and the price and guests could click onto what trip they want to pay towards and the amount then would be deducted. Has anyone heard of this or know how to go about it?

Hope things are coming on well for you all.

Thank you for help and ideas!

Sophie

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Latest activity by Willium, yesterday at 07:13
  • YellowDiamond
    Beginner July 2016
    YellowDiamond ·
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    Hello!

    We are doing the honeymoon one where people buy trips etc and it's through honeyfund.com my friend used it and it was great - the money goes directly to your nominated bank account rather than risky holding accounts so the website never actually sees the money. You can tailor it as much as you like!

    totally free and really easy to set up :-) xxx

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  • S
    Beginner May 2016
    S and S Wedding ·
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    Yellow Diamond

    Thank you so much, just had a quick look and it looks like just what we need.

    Sophie

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  • IngridHughes
    Beginner July 2016
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    That sounds great! How much do they keep of what they pay you? I know that my cousin set up something similar but it cost him a percentage!

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  • M
    Beginner April 2016
    MrsRees2B ·
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    Hunyfund doesn't take a percentage. All monies are paid directly to the bride and groom no holding account etc. gifters can choose to pay via PayPal or cash/cheque they print a voucher to give you on your day. I've looked in to doing this lol looks like they make their money by charging a fee if you want anything personalised so the standard site you can have for free but anything you pay around £30 I think.

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  • YellowDiamond
    Beginner July 2016
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    Absolutely - totally free unless you want an all singing dancing personalised website, and I think they make some money through advertising.

    Glad to have helped :-) I'm terrible with technology and even I've managed to set one up! X

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  • E
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    ExpensiveBrownDiamonds1257 ·
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    You might also want to consider setting up a small registry for people that would prefer to buy things (older relatives?). Although for the most part I have everything I "need" a lot of the things I have are pretty basic because I bought them when I was younger, or I had to buy cheaper things than I would have liked because I had to furnish a flat all at once. Now that I'm married I definitely want nicer pots and pans, appliances, towels, bedding, that will last. (Grown up things for a grown up life Smiley tongue) I also plan on putting items on my registry that aren't necessities but are nice to have, like formal serving dishes for guests. Just don't be like my cousin who put a £20 toilet brush on her John Lewis gift list! There was definitely some eye rolling about that!

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  • S
    Beginner May 2016
    S and S Wedding ·
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    Thank you for all your help.
    I do not know about these registry's. Can I set up one list that includes trips for honeymoon as well as a few additional items from John Lewis? (Not a toilet brush though!)

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  • S
    Beginner April 2016
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    My asian friend tell me thats in their culture.. they usually give the money for bride and groom

    with red envelope and put in on the big box

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    Yes, you can have multiple lists. If you have a website that is a great place to list where you've registered, or you can include a line on your invitation if that is appropriate in your social circle "We are registered at John Lewis and HoneyFund". Your guests will then be able to search the store website by your name and find your list. It seems like registries are a bigger thing in America. Many people register at multiple stores. I will be having one list for our UK guests with appliances or things that are a bit heavier, and one for our US guests with things that are easier to ship or carry in luggage. I think guests can also purchase gift cards for you as well. I think most people want to get you something you will really want, so a registry is a way to help with that and make sure you don't end up with five toasters!

    John Lewis is the one I've heard mentioned the most in the UK, but you may also want to look into the Amazon Universal Registry. I think you install a browser add on, similar to the Pinterest button, and you can add any item from any online store to one list on Amazon.

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    Beginner May 2016
    ExpensivePinkCars201 ·
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    We have two lists, one is with John Lewis and the other is with www.marriagegiftlist.com where you can add items from any website.

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  • Mihailo
    Beginner May 2024 Co Londonderry
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    The topic seems simple, but in fact it is very relevant. Money as a gift is universal and practical, especially when newlyweds are just starting their life together. More and more often I notice that even the format of gifting is changing: someone asks for transfers to a card, and someone even asks for bitcoin. In this regard, Paybis has become an excellent solution - you can quickly and conveniently transfer the required amount in any form, but if something does not work out, you can contact the support service with a question How to Send Bitcoin to Another Wallet , without wasting time. The digital age dictates new wedding traditions - and this is great.

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  • William
    Beginner July 2026 Anguilla
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    Hi! Thanks for sharing your ideas – both options sound lovely! Personally, I think asking for contributions toward your Rome honeymoon trips is a brilliant idea, especially with your space limitations. I've heard of people setting up online payment pages where guests can select experiences to fund. One easy and modern way is to use a crypto exchange like Paybis – it's one of the best places to buy and swap crypto, including USDT to COMP, with low fees. You could set it up via this link https://paybis.com/swap-usdt-polygon-to-comp/ and have guests contribute using Bitcoin or other crypto. Hope everything goes smoothly!

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  • Willium
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    Setting up a honeymoon fund for trips to Rome is a fantastic way to handle gifts when you have limited storage space. It allows guests to feel like they are contributing to lasting memories rather than just giving cash. For those who manage their wedding budget with digital precision, platforms like 899Win offer a reliable and secure environment to engage with modern online markets. This site provides the technical stability and fast processing needed for a smooth experience, ensuring your focus stays on the big day and your upcoming travels.

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