Could someone tell me how to set up a paypal link for our registry?

No idea... however the tech for WW has a fast response time.. email them and they should get back to you quickly. They have every time I had an issue.

Why do you need PayPal? Asking people for money is rude.

I wouldn't suggest a PayPal button, it makes your wedding seem like a business transaction, which it isn't. If you're looking to get more cash gifts than anything else, make a small registry, perhaps on Amazon, of items you can upgrade or fun things like board games. Usually people get the hint, not to mention many people give cash gifts anyway. Have your parents and bridal party spread the word rather than chancing offending someone with a PayPal button.

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Thank you

If I would have known there was somewhere to contact for help, I would have. I searched last night on FAQ. Now I know where to email. Thank you Christina.

As for the negative comments about having a paypal button or asking for money, we are not directly asking for money. Additionally, you do not know our story, so avoid judging before you know the facts.

Our guests have suggested to us to set up paypal. Many are overseas and cannot make it to the event. They've used paypal and find it useful. We have also used paypal to make donations.

Let me make one thing clear. I am grateful for gifts, however it is not expected, nor would I hold it against anyone if they attending our wedding without bringing a gift.

I don't want people spending their money uselessly, and I don't need clutter in my future home either. Also, I find re-gifting tacky. Try to think outside of the box and avoid being narrow minded.

Last, we are doing a gift registry with some low priced items.

Arian

Well... when you simply ask about a PayPal button without any back story, we assume you are asking for cash gifts. If your guests have suggested it, great. They can also simply send you a check. I think we understand the many uses of PayPal.

No one told you to re-gift or accept gifts that are "clutter," we simply suggested alternative ideas to get the same results. So please stop being defensive.

Many ladies on here think well outside the box. I had an Amazon registry that included the 2nd Compendium of The Walking Dead graphic novel. That's kind of outside the box.

Anyways, you got your answer, your guests have asked for this option so they won't be offended, covering that possibility, so best of luck to you in your planning. We're happy to help, but just as you don't want us judging you, don't judge us when we're simply trying to help given the limited info we had to go on.

Being told that our idea of paypal is rude, and suggesting that our wedding sounds like a business transaction, is not supportive. It is harshly opinionated. On that note, these forums are meant for advice and I respect that, not matter what the opinions are.

The comment about re-gifting and clutter, is only a point I was making. I've seen it and heard of it too many times. Also, I am not defensive, only speaking my mind. Once again, a comment that lacks no known information on how I really feel right now.

Either way, I thank any advice I receive since it always makes me think "outside of the box", since we all have our limitations.

Well, let me explain where I'm coming from. You'll find, if you choose to stick around, that these boards generally frown upon asking for cash in a direct way such as using PayPal. Because the service was originally made for eBay transactions, I feel it does have a "business transaction" quality. There are cash registries, such as DepositAGift.com or honeymoon registries that essentially just give you a check that feel more like a wedding gift than just a PayPal button. Again, more alternatives, not harshness.

On these boards, we've heard and seen too many times of people outright asking for cash, which is somewhat rude, given that ANY gift given should be graciously accepted not preemptively demanded. I'm not saying that YOU are doing that, but I've seen that too many times as well.

I still don't understand what the point of mentioned clutter and re-gifting was, but okay. Your guests want the PayPal button, so go for it without concern.

The comment about clutter. I have friends that have gotten married and have just kept things in storage. One friend received two indoor grills. One was Hamilton Beach and the other Goerge Forman. She didn't know what to do, and they didn't come with gift receipts. She felt bad, so she kept them. I've known her for 10 years now and she still hasn't pulled them out. I have other friends that re-gift gifts, that they have received because they didn't want them. The person that spend money on those gifts worked hard for that money. I think that if they are going spend their hard earned money, they should do it wisely. In the end, it's the person who is gifting's choice.

I am not one of those people that was outright asking for cash. Our site will have options. I was only asking for help on setting up paypal in the wrong place.

I couldn't find secure sites that would allow proper Deposits such as "DepositAGift.com". So that is why I opted for paypal. Also, low fees.

While everyone hopes to avoid having gifts they don't want, everyone should be prepared for the possibility. But I also believe in gift receipts, even if it's something off the registry that the couple supposedly wants, precisely for that possibility. Despite our attempts to request cash above all else, we still got some items that weren't on our registry that will sit in a closet. Why people went off registry, I don't know, but it's kind of a thing with wedding gifts.

While you may not be one of those people outright asking for cash, again, with the very limited info you gave, which was just the question, we default to thinking that is the case. Had you offered that your guests requested it first, that would shape the replies differently.

Now on to something useful -- are you saying that DepositAGift.com is not a secure site? Or just you didn't find sites like DepositAGift.com? For the reason of fees is why I suggest just having guests give checks instead.

I couldn't find a secure site that I trusted. One of the wedding magazines had suggested a site, however, they advised to read the fine print. Some of the sites only allow withdrawals of a limited amount depending each week. Anything over the amount, you have to pay a fee. One sites fee was 3% off of each deposit a guest had made, and another fee of $25 every-time you withdrew before the weeks end.

I don't know anything about DepositAGift.com. I haven't checked it out yet. I will look into it later this evening. Thank you for the suggestions.

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