After checking off a few tedious tasks from your wedding to-do list, you’ve finally reached the fun part — creating the registry! Putting together a wishlist of your favorite items (like that air fryer you’ve been eyeing) is pretty simple, but for modern platforms with unique digital features, you’ll want to know how to make a wedding registry that’s easy for guests, too. From top tips on item selections to etiquette must-knows, we’ll show you step-by-step how to set up your wedding registry and make the most of it. In this Guide Wedding Registry 101: How It Works Create a Wedding Registry ..read more

Selecting wedding gifts can feel like being a kid in a candy store — there are just too many to choose from! Fortunately, many beloved department stores and wedding-tailored platforms like Joy make it easy for newly engaged couples to register for their favorite items. The question is, where are the best places to register for a wedding? Not to worry – we’ve done all of the heavy lifting for you. We’ve rounded up our top recommended wedding registry sites and stores for you (and your guests) to find everything you need.  Read on to learn the perks and drawbacks of each registry platform a ..read more

Joy’s Contact Collector tool makes gathering addresses easy through a simple, sharable online form that stores responses right in your guest list. One of your first wedding planning tasks, after nailing down your date and location, will be to collect addresses for your wedding invitations and more. In the past, gathering and organizing wedding guests’ addresses was time consuming. Using Joy’s streamlined address collection process, gathering addresses will take just minutes, leaving you with more time to focus on the more exciting aspects of your upcoming celebration. Table of Contents Wh ..read more

The average person spends $50-$100+ on a wedding gift, but the amount varies by their relationship with the couple and budget. After accepting a wedding invite, you probably wonder what to give the happy couple and how much to spend on a wedding gift. While there is no right or wrong price, some factors may influence your decision, such as how well you know the soon-to-be-wed and whether potential travel and lodging costs to attend are within your budget. In this guide, our wedding experts here at Joy help break down seven rules of wedding gift etiquette to help you make the right decision f ..read more

Joy, leading wedding planning and registry platform, and Ours, modern-day relationship wellness company offering virtual couples therapy and premarital counseling, are coming together to help set your marriage up for success, every step of the way. This first-ever partnership between a registry and couples therapy provider now allows couples to get the gift of premarital counseling and further strengthen their relationship before they say ‘I Do.’ Get Started on your Joy Registry Now Couples Therapy Survey While a Joy survey found that almost one in four (23.2%) of Joy couples would be interes ..read more

Organizing a bridal shower is a fun and rewarding experience. You get to plan a celebration for someone you care about dearly, and it’s a chance to be creative and thoughtful in the days leading up to the wedding. But planning a bridal shower can also be tricky at times. There are many moving parts and responsibilities, such as when to make arrangements and how to create a timeline. Fortunately, our comprehensive guide covers everything a host needs to know. Use it as your bridal shower checklist to prepare, organize, and plan for an unforgettable party. Table of Contents 3+ Months Out 2 Mo ..read more

The average cost of wedding invitations is $5-$8 per guest, which equates to $500-$800 for a wedding stationery suite for 100 guests. A wedding invitation helps set the stage for your big day. It’s guests’ first glimpse at whether you’re having a casual backyard BBQ, semiformal garden party, or black-tie affair in a hotel ballroom. It indicates the where and when and previews the look and feel of your wedding day — and a small style detail that can pack a big punch.  Before you start planning to send elaborate handcrafted invitations specially delivered by white doves, let’s first take ..read more

When celebrating love at a wedding, you deserve to feel your best — whether you’re the one getting married, one of the attendants, or simply a guest. To help you find the perfect ensemble for the big day, we’re diving into the world of gender-neutral wedding outfits, where style, inclusivity, and personal expression take center stage.  Perhaps you’re a trendsetter looking for contemporary fashion or maybe a traditionalist with a twist? From tailored suits and chic tuxedos to elegant skirts and modern jumpsuits, this guide will introduce you to diverse options for your gender-neutral weddi ..read more

The average cost of wedding flowers is $2,200, with the average floral budget accounting for 8-10% of a wedding’s total cost. Whether we’re talking about your gorgeous bouquet, the petals tossed by your darling flower child, or the centerpieces that bring your reception decor together, flowers make a big impact on any wedding. But what are all those blooms going to cost you? Together, we’ll unravel the mysteries of floral budgets, offering insights into the average cost of wedding flowers. Understanding how their cost works within your total wedding budget guarantees that every petal you pic ..read more

Congratulations — you’re ready to ask your partner to marry you! An engagement is the first step to spending forever with your special person. While you may already be dreaming of romantic ways to pop the question, there are still a few things you need to know about how to propose like a pro.  Even the most simple proposals tend to require advance planning. But don’t stress! Whether you’re popping the question during engagement season — the festive period between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day when a majority of marriage proposals take place — or aiming for a warm weather proposal, our ..read more