Top 5 Reasons To Use Wedding Republic

Let's face it. When it comes to wedding gifts, a lot of couples prefer cash. There could be a million reasons why but the bottom line is, cash is king! Still, some people feel awkward about asking for it, so in addition to making the case for a cash wedding registry, we'll also tell you why it's not really about cash at all.

Register For Experiences

For almost every couple that we've spoken to, wanting cash for their wedding isn't really about the money. It's about the opportunity to do the things they want to do. To build the kind of future they want.
Using a cash wedding registry lets couples register for valuable experiences as well as items that they need. Guests can contribute towards trips (aka your honeymoon road trip to California), taking a deep sea diving lesson, and even a donation to your favourite charity.

You Can Change Your Mind

Lets say you include an iPad on your Wedding Republic registry (BTW - here's how you can do that) and your brother happens to pick one up for you. You’ve already added it to your registry, but since you’ll be receiving the cash value for the iPad, you can easily use it towards something else like a membership to your favorite ski hill (a couple that skis together stays together). Simply put, you're not restricted to what you've posted and have the flexibility to change your mind.

It’s More Secure Than Envelopes of Cash at Your Wedding

We've all seen the big cash collection box on the gift tables at weddings. Keeping an eye on the box can be a full time job! Unfortunately incidents of theft are quite common. Setting up a cash registry online ahead of time gives guests a secure option and gives you the piece of mind that your cash makes it into your pocket.
With Wedding Republic, guests are provided with a gift certificate print-out that they can include in a wedding card. You are also provided with a summary in your dashboard so that you can track exactly what your guests give and the messages they leave for you, simplifying the thank you card process post-wedding.

Register for the "Big Stuff" but Keep it Affordable for Guests
You can get the ‘big stuff’ if you register with Wedding Republic. If you’re like many couples that are ‘married’ before getting married (already living together and have most of the traditional registry items) you might be looking to upgrade a big-ticket item.
Maybe a big screen TV or even a couch. This is easy to do with our Puzzle Piece feature. Post the big ticket gift you've got your eye on and break it apart into a puzzle. Guests can then buy pieces of the puzzle, contributing what they can afford.

Cash Doesn't Have to be Cold
In North America there is sometimes a stigma around giving cash as a wedding gift. I make the distinction here because in many other cultures cash is the preferred gift on both sides of the equation: couple and guest. While the trend is moving away from this old school tradition and towards giving cash, it’s still nice to have a meaningful representation of what the cash will be used towards – this is one of the main advantages of Wedding Republic. It’s a visual wish list. Guests can see what their contribution is going towards. If they know they’re helping you with a down payment on your home or your favorite charity, that (in our opinion!) is definitely more meaningful than more cutlery.

Ready to go? Create your wedding registry today with Wedding Republic!

Wedding Republic is an online cash wedding registry. Every couple has a vision for their future together, we want to help make it happen.