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Registry poems are a thing in the UK and Australia and they're kind of genius

Registry poems are a thing in the UK and Australia and they’re kind of genius

Registry etiquette is ALWAYS a touchy subject. But one discussion we want to introduce to the recently engaged is the concept of registry poems, popularized in countries like the UK and Australia.

Registries aren’t as common there, but accepting cash gifts is, often requested in the form of registry poems (or wishing well poems). For Americans (and others) who may not know, these are literally fun little poems asking for money contributions to help with the wedding or honeymoon or just starting out their lives together.

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The best wedding gift idea for honeymooners: foreign currency

We live in the US and went to Toronto for our honeymoon. One of the most memorable gifts we got was from one of hubby’s coworkers – Canadian cash. We had registered for both traditional and cash-for-honeymoon gifts, but I loved this. In fact, foreign currency has become our new go-to wedding present for couples we know are leaving the country for their honeymoon.

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From 6 months in Costa Rica to a foodie trip to Japan: 4 real honeymoons planned with a honeymoon registry

Let’s take a break from talking about weddings and talk about your other awesome and exciting future plans: THE HONEYMOON! You know what’s even more helpful than a honeymoon registry when it comes to planning a honeymoon? Hearing other couples’ honeymoon plans that are also using a honeymoon registry. Our good buddies and long-time sponsor Traveler’s Joy has hooked us up with real honeymoon plans, schemes, and registry tips from real couples.

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Our big list of wedding planning apps Part III: wedding registry apps

We’ve been talking about the latest wedding planning apps that are taking over the big planning binder. In part I, we talked specifically about inspiration and collaboration tools, and part II covered RSVP and wedding website apps. This time around, we’ll be talking about the best online wedding registry apps. Some of them focus on honeymoons, some on gifts, and some on more alternative ideas like charity and experiences.