Honeymoon Registry??

[nic1124]

Has anyone ever registered for thier honeymoon or know someone who has? Any thoughts on this?

[MOB Karen]

Yes, Amber & Jason did the honeymoon registry. It worked out really well for them. I don't think they had to pay any of their own money for the trip, or else it was very little. :grinhappy:

[kevinsbride2B]

wow, I've never heard of that, but it is a fabulous idea! Deffinetly something to keep in mind!! So you just go to the agent or what not and get the info and the guests/family put money into an account for that? That's a fabulous idea!!! Even if you get part of it because Kev and I have looked and mego moola!!!!

[Kacie_bride]

Yes, I have heard of it. The only person that I know of that has ever done it is Amber from here on Onewed. I have a traditional registry. I personally think it is a great idea. The thing that you might want to think about is that it may offend some people. It may be a long the same lines, in some people's eyes, as just coming out and asking for money.

If you have a guest list with mostly younger people or people that are not really the old fashion type I wouldn't worry. Good luck with whatever you choose!

[MOB Karen]

Yes, I have heard of it. The only person that I know of that has ever done it is Amber from here on Onewed. I have a traditional registry. I personally think it is a great idea. The thing that you might want to think about is that it may offend some people. It may be a long the same lines, in some people's eyes, as just coming out and asking for money.

If you have a guest list with mostly younger people or people that are not really the old fashion type I wouldn't worry. Good luck with whatever you choose!

Not one person was offended, and my Mother is on the list and she is 76 years old. She just didn't know how to do it, so my sister did it for her. The honeymoon registry is for people who don't need traditional wedding gifts. Amber & Jason have been together for years, and they didn't need that, so they said, "if you really want to get us something that we really want, then help us go on a honeymoon." And that is exactly what all their friends and family did for them.

You don't want to give someone a gift that they don't even want, you want to give them a gift that they will treasure for a lifetime. How long can you treasure a George Foreman grill? Amber & Jason have gotten lifelong memories of their honeymoon in Jamaica! And they have 331 pictures to prove it, which I am going to start posting when I can get some time to go through them. lol

[Kacie_bride]

Not one person was offended, and my Mother is on the list and she is 76 years old. She just didn't know how to do it, so my sister did it for her. The honeymoon registry is for people who don't need traditional wedding gifts. Amber & Jason have been together for years, and they didn't need that, so they said, "if you really want to get us something that we really want, then help us go on a honeymoon." And that is exactly what all their friends and family did for them.

You don't want to give someone a gift that they don't even want, you want to give them a gift that they will treasure for a lifetime. How long can you treasure a George Foreman grill? Amber & Jason have gotten lifelong memories of their honeymoon in Jamaica! And they have 331 pictures to prove it, which I am going to start posting when I can get some time to go through them. lol

I think the honeymoon registry is a great idea for those who don't want or need traditional gifts. I also do know that there are many people who would not be offended. It just depends on the type of people one may know. I personally would not be offended. I do know, however, some that would be. My mother said she would never consider giving to a honeymoon registry and so have a few others I know when I brought it up in conversation. I think a person just needs to have a feel for their guests. You usually pretty much know how the people would feel about certain things

[MOB Karen]

I guess we have great family and friends. Ones that want to get them something that they really really wanted. Our guests wanted Amber & Jason to go on that honeymoon as bad as Amber and Jason wanted it. No offense, but I'm glad they have open-minded friends and family. :grinhappy:

[Kacie_bride]

I guess we have great family and friends. Ones that want to get them something that they really really wanted. Our guests wanted Amber & Jason to go on that honeymoon as bad as Amber and Jason wanted it. No offense, but I'm glad they have open-minded friends and family. :grinhappy:

I am glad that you have great family and friends too. I believe that I have great family and friends as well. Some are just a little more old fashioned than others, and that's okay with me. It takes all types to make the world go round. :D

[ladymelissa]

I have heard both sides of this issue, this one can get as heated as the open/cash bar debate.

To the OP: if that is what you want, go for it. You could also have another traditional registry esp. for your shower. If your guests don't like it then they don't have to contribute to the honeymoon registry.

[MOB Karen]

I have heard both sides of this issue, this one can get as heated as the open/cash bar debate.

To the OP: if that is what you want, go for it. You could also have another traditional registry esp. for your shower. If your guests don't like it then they don't have to contribute to the honeymoon registry.

Our guests loved it, they thought that was the coolest idea they had ever seen!!! We got nothing but positive feedback from it, not one person told them they didn't want to give that type of gift. But if any of them didn't want to do it, that was ok too. Thank God that they didn't feel like that though. They love her, and they want to make her happy!!!

Here is a pic of Jason basically rubbing it in that his work buddies have to work while he's in Jamaica!!! LOL!!! They contributed a lot for them. :D
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/HoneymoonPics262.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/Karen602/?start=#imgAnch1)

[ladymelissa]

Love the pic!

Personally, I never really thought there was anything wrong with the HM registry idea. The purpose of a registry is to show people what you would really like, what they actually give is still completely their choice. Even if you have a traditional registry does not mean people have to buy off it.

[Amber818]

Our registry was one of the best things imaginable. People were so amazed that there even was such a thing. I think there is no difference in a HM registry than a traditional registry. If you wanted to get technical you could say a traditional registry is like begging for gifts. All in all guest bringing/giving gifts is optionable but anyone considering a HM registry it was fantastic for us and worked out great!!!

[ladymelissa]

Our registry was one of the best things imaginable. People were so amazed that there even was such a thing. I think there is no difference in a HM registry than a traditional registry. If you wanted to get technical you could say a traditional registry is like begging for gifts. All in all guest bringing/giving gifts is optionable but anyone considering a HM registry it was fantastic for us and worked out great!!!

Did you have a trad. registry for a shower or did people buy off the HM one for that, too?

[MOB Karen]

Did you have a trad. registry for a shower or did people buy off the HM one for that, too?

She had a traditional shower with mostly lingerie and toiletry gifts.

[Amber818]

Did you have a trad. registry for a shower or did people buy off the HM one for that, too?

Like my mom said, I recieved lots of nighties, lotions, bath stuff, and spray fragrances. It was awesome!!

[hummingbird521]

I have never heard of a honeymoon registry. But do however like the idea very much. Wish I would have heard of it before we got married. This would have been wonderful.

[4424]

any recommendations on which ones to use? i heard honeyfund.com was free but that's the only one i know of that doesn't charge to use it. any recommendations? thank you

[MOB Karen]

Amber's was completely free too. She never had to pay a penny out of her pocket. And it was really easy for the guests to use too. Here is the link... http://www.honeymoonwishes.com/

[nic1124]

I think we are going to do it. We can do it through a travel agency website because we want to do alot of travelling and they can help us plan it all out. Thank you all for your thoughts and input. Very helpful!

[MOB Karen]

Ok, good luck, Nik!!! :laugh:

[4424]

thank you karen. it helps to know that amber used it and had no problems.

[Kacie_bride]

I think we are going to do it. We can do it through a travel agency website because we want to do alot of travelling and they can help us plan it all out. Thank you all for your thoughts and input. Very helpful!

Good luck! I hope you get the honeymoon you always wanted!

[SoontobeMrsClark07]

I think they are great for couples that dont need starter items. For us, we decided against the honeymoon regisrty because we need all the starter items that you usually put on a traditional registry.

If its something that you want, I would say go for it!

[4424]

yea it worked for us because we both had our own places (i'm 25, he's 28) and so we had all the necessities. we also have a regular registry with a few items (a good set of silverware, china, etc) so it'll give people options so they're not forced to go with the honeymoon one.

[MOB Karen]

yea it worked for us because we both had our own places (i'm 25, he's 28) and so we had all the necessities. we also have a regular registry with a few items (a good set of silverware, china, etc) so it'll give people options so they're not forced to go with the honeymoon one.

It's good to cover all your bases. :D