Experience Registry for Weddings

An experience registry lets couples register for memories and adventures instead of physical items. Guests contribute toward experiences like helicopter tours, cooking classes, hot air balloon rides, scuba diving trips, or even concert tickets. Rather than accumulating stuff, couples create a registry of unforgettable moments.

Why Choose an Experience Registry

• • Memorable: Creates stories and memories rather than clutter
• • Personalized: Reflects your actual interests and passions
• • No storage needed: Experiences don't require space in your home
• • Guilt-free: Guests contribute to experiences guests know you'll love
• • Sustainable: Reduces waste and environmental impact of physical goods
• • Modern: Aligns with millennial and Gen-Z values of experiences over possessions

Experience Registry vs. Traditional Registry

Experience Registry: Guests fund activities, adventures, and curated experiences. Examples: safari trip ($500), cooking class ($200), first-class flight upgrade ($300), concert tickets ($150).

Traditional Registry: Guests purchase specific items from retailers. Examples: luggage, kitchen gadgets, home furnishings.

Note: You can use both simultaneously. Many couples register for experiences plus some essential travel gear (backpack, camera) to support those experiences.

Is an Experience Registry Acceptable?

Absolutely. Experience registries have become mainstream and are especially popular with travel-loving couples and younger guests. The key is presenting it gracefully: "Rather than traditional gifts, we've created an experience registry to fund adventures that matter to us."

Step 1: Choose Your Platform

Decide whether you want a dedicated experience registry (Honeyfund, Cashless) or a hybrid platform (Zola). Consider your guest demographic—younger guests may prefer modern platforms, while older relatives may prefer established wedding registries.

Step 2: List Your Experiences

Create 15-30 experiences across different categories and price points:

• • 3-5 budget experiences ($75–$150)
• • 5-8 mid-range experiences ($150–$500)
• • 3-5 luxury experiences ($500–$1,000+)
• • Mix of one-time activities and ongoing pursuits

Step 3: Add Descriptions & Photos

For each experience, include:

• • Why this experience matters to you
• • Specific details (location, timing, what's included)
• • Photos or visual inspiration
• • Funding goal and deadline (if applicable)

Step 4: Write Your Registry Story

Create a compelling intro: "Rather than accumulating things, we want to fill our life together with unforgettable experiences. We've created an experience registry of adventures we're excited to pursue. Your contribution will help us create lasting memories together."

Step 5: Share Across Channels

Include registry link in wedding invitations, wedding website, and thank-you cards. Consider adding a brief explanation: "We've created an experience registry for gifts that matter most to us."

Step 6: Personalize Thank-Yous

Send thank-you notes mentioning how their contribution will be used: "Thank you for funding our hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia—it was absolutely magical!"