What do you think of when you hear the words “wedding gift list”? Scanning traditional wedding china in a department store? Or did you scrap the idea because you already live together and would rather have money? We’re introducing a new breed of wedding gift lists and trust us when we say you’ll definitely want one. From asking for cash to finding gifts, Prezola, the UK’s most popular wedding gift list, shares their contemporary guide to gift giving.

They think gift lists are too traditional

The rule book was officially torn up. Nowadays, you don’t have to stick to a single department store like your parents did. You can now get adventurous with your gift list and have gifts from your favorite brands, subscriptions, honeymoon funds and even donations to charity.

Prezola is the online gift list that brings everything you could ever want into one easy-to-use list – why choose a store when you can have it all?!

Combine wedding gifts like The White Company and Le Creuset with subscriptions to Patch Plants, Graham & Green furniture and Virgin Experience Days.

When Prezola says they’re a no-compromise wedding list, they mean it! If you can dream it, you can list it. Your guests will have a wide range of options and you will get what you want.

Top tip: Add more gifts as guests. This means your guests have plenty of choice and can choose a gift that fits their budget.

You think: we already live together and don’t need anything

Many couples now live together, so gift giving is less about furnishing a home and more about upgrading to the items you’ve always wanted. If you don’t like wedding heirlooms, think of fun gifts you’ll keep forever — things like wall prints, cocktail sets, or an Ooni pizza oven.

These days it’s all about choosing gifts that reflect your personality, and as long as it matters to you or helps you in your newlywed adventure, guests will be happy to help.

You think: I don’t feel comfortable asking for gifts

It’s time to break the registry debt. Think of your wedding gift list as a once in a lifetime mega wish list for your dream home. Who could say no to that?

If you’re uncomfortable asking your friends and family about stylish china or the latest KitchenAid mixer, it shouldn’t be. Guests love wedding lists because a gift list makes their life easier to choose a gift they know you really want and will actually use.

And these high-end items? We guarantee there will be wedding guests who are happy to spend a little more in honor of such a special occasion. Plus, with group gifts at Prezola, you can easily split the prize so multiple friends can easily get together contribute to a single article.

Don’t forget that many of your guests are expecting a gift for your big day, so actually do them a favor by choosing things you like. You’ll end up with the dishes and decorative items you love, not six toaster ovens you don’t need or something completely random that, let’s face it, you’ll never use!

Top tip: Use the group gift to add higher-priced items and get the gifts you really want. It’s like crowdfunding, but for a sofa or a coffee maker instead!

They think: I don’t want any trouble for my guests

Prezola makes it easy for guests, with free UK delivery and free gift list cards to send with your invitations. Let guests know how to find your list by adding information on your wedding invitations, wedding website, via WhatsApp, Facebook or via SMS. Guests would much rather buy you something they know you really want than send something themselves.

Wedding favors are an age-old tradition, so don’t be shy, but if you’re thinking of asking guests to bring envelopes of cash on the day, don’t. There are countless stories of money being lost and stolen (and venues don’t insure cash!) or even couples sending checks in the wrong name – a nightmare! At Prezola, your money is held in a protected, dedicated bank account until you request a cash transfer.

You think: I don’t need anything, we just need money

Gone are the days when asking for money was taboo. If you’re already living together and need money for the honeymoon or a big purchase, you’re not alone. It’s very common for guests to just want to make you happy with something that you really want. Prezola also makes asking for money discreet. Add monetary gifts like flight upgrades, poolside cocktails, or snorkeling along romantic coves so guests know they’re buying something personal.

With Prezola, your money is protected and you get the money transferred to your bank account. It’s a good idea to mix gifts, experiences, and monetary donations on your list so guests have plenty to choose from.

Even when you think you don’t need anything, a gift list is the perfect time to upgrade student purchases or budget furniture—without the expense or hassle!

Top Tip: Guests are happier giving money when they believe their money will go to something specific rather than a large fund.

About Prezola

With Prezola, you can literally have everything you need for a modern lifestyle from every brand you love. Choose from hundreds of your favorite brands online including KitchenAid, Nkuku and Neom Organics London, along with honeymoon funds, charities and cash donations.

Prezola makes gift lists a fun way to update your future home and plan future adventures, and it’s foolproof for guests, too. Build your list for free on prezola.com.