Top 5 Wedding Registries & Wishing Wells in Australia

Wedding registries in Australia are varied, flexible and conscious. Gone are the days where you must go to your local department store, in person, and select your favourites from a catalogue. You can still do this of course, but this is no longer the only option. So if you’re at the point in your wedding planning journey where you’re ready to start looking into an online wedding registry to include on your wedding website / wedding invitations then we’ve narrowed our search down to our top 5.

Whether you want a curated list of interiors for your home, contributions towards some awesome just-married experiences or you simply want some cash for your honeymoon / new house / project etc – there’s a platform for that. Keep reading to find out what they are and how you can get started.

Hitchd

Hitchd is shaking up the wedding registry world with a super slick, modern and uncomplicated site where couples can fund their next big adventure as newlyweds. Their main focus is honeymoons and awesome experiences. If you select where you’re heading they can help build and create a trip of a lifetime. From the flights to the Airbnb, to a romantic dinner, or a skydiving experience. Let your guests book something within their budget that you can incorporate into your honeymoon. Pretty cool huh?

Here’s a nice little stat for you to consider too – in 2021 Hitchd couples received an average gift amount of $198, which is 65% greater than the $120 industry average.

Easy Registry

If your ideal gift list includes items from a variety of different stores, or you would really love a mix of physical gifts and cash donations then (Easy Registry](https://www.easyregistry.com.au/) is the one for you. You’re not limited to selecting items from one particular store, you can choose exactly what you want, no matter where it comes from! Easy by name and easy by nature - all you need to do is simply add an item to your personalised gift registry, include a picture and a price and your guests can contribute to any item they wish.

David Jones

At David Jones, the premium department store chain, you have the option of setting up a gift registry online or you can meet with one of their experts in your nearest store. That way you can talk through your options, browse their selection (in person!) and turn it into a fun activity amongst the wedding planning and constant admin. They even offer their couples 10%-20% discount on any unpurchased items on their gift list so you really can have whatever you like after all.

The Wedding Nest

If you love the sound of browsing department stores’ wares but want to support artisan designers and smaller businesses at the same time, then why not take a look at The Wedding Nest. Their focus is on style, statement pieces and items sourced from around the world, so you won’t end up with the same as the next person. Don’t worry if this sounds too bespoke for you, their range is incredibly extensive and includes lots of unique gifts that you won’t find on other gift registries. You can even create a custom wishing well if you don’t want all physical gifts, you can include your own gifts if you’ve spotted something elsewhere and your guests even have the option of including a gift card, with their personalised message handwritten in calligraphy by a local artist.

My Cause

As more couples get married later in life the need to request things becomes less important which is why more couples these days are looking to give something back instead of stocking up on material items. My Causeis a fantastic website where you can raise money for charity through your wedding gift registry. If you have a cause that’s close to your heart, why not ask your guests to donate to charity instead of buying you gifts. My Cause already has over 1500 important causes for you to choose from.

As you can see there are a variety of options available to couples looking for a gift registry that works for them. Whilst you might not feel comfortable asking for specific gifts or money it’s worth remembering that your guests will honestly want to give you something to commemorate your big day so it’s worthwhile sending them in the right direction. That way you can receive or pledge something that is special to you, and they aren’t left wondering what you might like! See, opting for a wedding registry has great benefits for both parties.