Honeymoon Directories: Tactfully Asking Wedding Guests to Fund Your Trip

With honeymoon directories rapidly becoming the hottest new wedding-gift trend, many couples want to try setting up one, but they are worried what guests will think. Does it sound too greedy to ask for money? How does one go about telling guests that they should pay for a scuba diving lesson instead of bringing a gravy boat?

It can be a bit tricky to let your wedding guests know that you have a honeymoon directory and would like them to give you money for things on your itinerary, but there are ways to do so tactfully. This article will explore a few of them.

Include a note in the invitation. If you want to be tactful, don't say, "We would like our gifts to be from this honeymoon registry." Rather, mention something like "If you aren't sure what to get us, we have set up a honeymoon registry to give you some ideas." This sounds more like you are helping them out in the idea department.

Have someone else tell them. Get your mother or bridesmaids to discreetly spread the word. They might just bring it up in conversation or mention that if someone is wondering what to get you, they should check out the fabulous registry that you have set up. Often, this sounds better coming from a non-relative, but take what you can get!

Try adding a line to the invitation at the bottom. Just a simple phrase like "Honeymoon Registry at ____" and include the registry URL. This is an easy, non-obtrusive way to let folks know that you'd appreciate them taking a look at the list of gift ideas you've prepared for them.

Mention it in conversation. When speaking with your better known guests, talk will naturally turn to the wedding and you will likely be asked where you plan to honeymoon. This is the perfect time to bring up your registry. Talk about how you'd like to take a trip to Fiji and how you found out that they have horseback rides on the beach, which is just so romantic and let them know that you've set up a honeymoon registry that people can check out and where they can buy you a day at the spa or a night or two in the hotel of your choice. Once a few people know, word should spread. Again, your bridesmaids can be helpful in this area.

Honeymoon registries allow you to set up your dream honeymoon and actually get what you want, even if you can't personally afford it! Don't be too shy to try it.