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Wedding registry basics

What is a wedding registry? How do they work? What should you put on your registry? We guide you through getting your wedding registry set up, go over can't miss registry essentials, and give unique and practical tips to creating the best wedding gift registry.

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122 Top Wedding Registry Ideas + Advice for Curating Your Gift ListSearching for wedding registry ideas? Check out our list of favorites and find something for every budget and every couple.

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How to Create a Registry if You Already Live Together

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We're here to tell you why building a wedding registry is still really necessary, regardless of whether you live together before marriage.

Do I Need a Wedding Shower Registry and a Wedding Registry?

Do I Need a Wedding Shower Registry and a Wedding Registry?

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Contemplating if you need to have both a bridal shower registry and a wedding registry? Continue reading to find out.

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We're Eloping—Can We Still Make a Wedding Registry?

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Eloping is a wonderful and intimate way to celebrate your love and get married. If you're wondering if you can still make a registry, read on. Here's all the etiquette advice around registries and elopements.

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50 Fun and Useful Ways to Use Your Wedding Cash Fund

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Cash funds are a modern way to get the wedding gifts you really need and want. Get inspired to add a cash fund to your registry with 50 smart (and fun) ways to use your cash fund.

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How Does a Wedding Registry Work?: The Expert’s Guide

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Need help starting a registry? Get a flawless registry in minutes with Zola’s easy to use universal registry.

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What Types of Experiences Should I Add to My Registry?
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What Types of Experiences Should I Add to My Registry?

Wondering what experiences you should add to your wedding registry? Read on for the types of fun experiences that you should consider.

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Registry & gifts

All You Need to Know About Creating a Wedding Registry for Money

You know the old saying: cash is king. Continue reading for everything you need to know about having a cash wedding registry.

Composite image of green Le Creuset lidded pot to be added to registry along with other registry suggestions like gift cards, experiences, and cash funds
Registry & gifts

122 Top Wedding Registry Ideas + Advice for Curating Your Gift List

Searching for wedding registry ideas? Check out our list of favorites and find something for every budget and every couple.

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Registry & gifts

How to Create a Registry if You Already Live Together

We're here to tell you why building a wedding registry is still really necessary, regardless of whether you live together before marriage.

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Registry & gifts

Can You Register for Gift Cards for a Wedding?

Gift cards make a great gift but can you register for them for a wedding? Read on for our complete wedding gift card guide.

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8 Bedroom Items You'll Forget to Add to Your Wedding Registry

Don't miss out on these bedroom must-haves on your wedding registry. From a high-quality air purifier to luxe pillows that make all the difference, here are bedroom items you might forget to register for.

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Beginner's Guide to Towels

From color to size, shape, texture, detail and consistency, this beginner’s guide covers towels from top to bottom so you can take the guesswork out of registering for the perfect set.

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Registry & gifts

How to Stay Organized While Creating a Wedding Registry

Find out how to organize your wedding registry, keep track of who gifted what, and help sending thank you notes with Zola. Here's how to do it all.

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21 Eco-Friendly Registry Picks for Every Room In Your Home

Hoping to be more environmentally-friendly in your newlywed life? Get started with our eco-friendly registry picks for every room in your house.

16 of the Best Wedding Registry Sites to Use for Your Big Day
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The 16 Best Wedding Registry Sites to Use for Your Big Day

Where should I register for your wedding? Here are 16 of our favorite websites for creating your gift registry from Z to A.

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Tips for Creating a Wedding Registry

From which types of gifts guests love to give, to how to register for necessities you'll use today, next year, and for years to come, learn tips on how to create the perfect registry for you as a couple from Zola's registry experts.

Registry Gifts for Beach Lovers
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Registry Gifts for Beach Lovers

Looking for gift items to add to your wedding registry? We can definitely help. Read on for our list of registry gifts for beach lovers.

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