FAQ
Below is a list of frequently asked questions. If you have any questions that are not covered below, please feel free to contact us.
Questions
- How do we get our money?
- Our travel agent needs us to pay for our honeymoon 30 days before our wedding, how will we do that?
- Are you affiliated with any travel agents?
- What if our honeymoon is already booked?
- What if our guests don't cover the full amount of our travel?
- What about guests who don't have the internet?
- What is the full process of creating my honeymoon registry?
- I'm concerned about security, what measures are in place to protect me and my guests?
Answers
Question 1: How do we get our money?
Your guests can make contributions to your registry by cheque, or by bank transfer to your account. We do not handle any payments ourselves, all payments are made directly to the wedding couple by cheque or bank deposit. We will ask for these details when setting up your registry.
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Question 2: Our travel agent needs us to pay for our honeymoon 30 days before our wedding, how will we do that?
There is a couple of approaches you can take to this. The first is to mention in your wedding invites (along with your travel registry website address) that you would appreciate it if contributions can be made 30 days prior to your wedding day.
The second approach is to see if your travel agent will allow you to pay just a deposit, then pay the rest closer to your wedding day. You will find that most people will contribute to your registry well before your wedding.
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Question 3: Are you affiliated with any travel agents?
No. We are not affiliated with any travel agents. Our service is simply to provide a means for your wedding guests to contribute to your honeymoon - we are not involved in the booking of any travel.
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Question 4: What if our honeymoon is already booked?
No problem! You can still create an itemised registry with us and accept contributions from your wedding guests.
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Question 5: What if our guests don't cover the full amount of our travel?
We tell people to expect that their full honeymoon cost won't be covered by their guests. You need to be willing to contribute the outstanding amount for your honeymoon. As most travel agents require payment 30 days before travel, you will also need to be prepared to pay up front, then recover the costs through your guests' contributions.
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Question 6: What about guests who don't have the internet?
We have found that the vast majority of wedding guests are internet enabled. However, for guests that may not have access to the internet, we recommend getting a family member or friend to help them out with making a purchase. They can still pay for it themselves by sending you a cheque.
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Question 7: What is the full process of creating my honeymoon registry?
Step 1. Sign up
Just go to our signup page, enter your details we will be in contact with you.
Step 2. Create your registry
This is the fun part - where you get to decide what your honeymoon itinerary will consist of. You can create as many gifts as you like for people to buy. Some examples of gifts are:
- Accommodation
- Flights (or parts of flights if they are too expensive)
- Entry to tourist attractions
- Romantic dinners
- Cocktails on the beach
The list is relatively endless - anything you want to do on your honeymoon can be included! You can include text and images with your registry!
Step 3. Wedding invitations
Simply mention in your wedding invitations that your guests can contribute to your honeymoon registry by visiting your registry website (we will give you your registry address after you sign up - ie. http://www.travelregistry.com.au/demo).
Step 4. Guests buy gifts
When your guests visit your registry website, they can choose which gift(s) they want to purchase. They can leave their name and some comments for the bride and groom if they want. After they have selected their gift(s), the gift will be marked as 'Bought' on the registry, so no other guests can buy it. Payment is made directly to you (the wedding couple) by cheque or bank deposit.
Step 5. Pay for your honeymoon
Use the money that your wedding guests have sent you to pay for your honeymoon.
Step 6. Enjoy your honeymoon!
After the wedding, all there is to do is relax on your honeymoon paid for by your guests!
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Question 8: I'm concerned about security, what measures are in place to protect me?
As we do not handle payments on our website, we don't need huge security. Sure, people can see your account number and BSB number, but all they can do is deposit money into your bank account, so I'm sure you will agree that this isn't really a problem!
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