From securing venue details to travel and accommodation updates, communication is a key element in successful wedding planning. Having a wedding website can definitely reduce stress for everyone, serving as a centralized RSVP tool and information hub between you and your guests. So, which platform has the “best” wedding website? While that answer will vary from couple to couple, we’ve researched and found several websites that stood out from the rest. Keep reading to learn our top recommendations and why they made the cut. In this Guide 2024 Top Wedding Websites Comparison How We Chose Our ..read more

Long gone are the days of solely physical wedding gifts! While a new blender can still be on your wishlist, the growing trend of monetary gifts has sparked a new norm: using a cash wedding registry.  Nowadays, engaged couples can be transparent with guests about their preference for monetary gifts, acknowledging that the funds from loved ones will go towards their honeymoon expenses, new home purchases or other future life milestones.  If you desire financial contributions to your newlywed savings goals, this guide will help you find and compare the best cash wedding registries for y ..read more

In 2024, more couples are cutting out traditional elements that aren’t unique to them and making time for what matters most, like being with your friends and family.   This year, our team is seeing trends rise in popularity, like retro-themed and colorful celebrations, simplicity in decor, cakes, and attire; and personalized interactive experiences, like audiobooks and QR codes.  Check out more of these 2024 wedding trends that are sure to inspire your upcoming celebration.  In this Guide Intimate and Out-of-the-Box Celebrations  Destination Weddings Retro and Vinta ..read more

As you plan the wedding of your dreams amidst the whirlwind of choosing flowers and the perfect wedding outfit, one crucial detail that can add unexpected stress: housing for your guests. Thankfully, setting up a hotel block for your wedding is a great way to streamline the accommodation process for everyone. Securing a hotel block ensures that your out-of-town guests have a comfortable place to stay near your wedding venue. Enabling them to stay in this one common location — often with the benefit of cost savings on the room rates — can help build a sense of community and shared celebration a ..read more

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