What Is a Honeymoon Fund Box?

In a world where standard wedding traditions are becoming a thing of the past, couples are nixing antiquated practices and planning weddings their own way. This often includes passing on the wedding registry and instead asking friends and family members to contribute to a fund for the couples' honeymoon.

It's no surprise that cash is a favorite item on many wish lists. It gives couples the freedom to spend however they please, whether that’s to purchase a stand mixer, save it for a rainy day, or use it on an epic trip. Online registries, such as Zola and Honeyfund, allow couples to register for cash or put gifted money towards specific honeymoon experiences such as sailing, a fancy dinner, or cooking classes, but for those expecting physical cash on the big day, there are other methods for collecting funds. One way is with a designated box, often called a honeymoon fund box, set up at the reception.

What Is a Honeymoon Fund Box?

A honeymoon fund box is a box (or sometimes a glass) set up at the wedding reception for guests to deposit money that will contribute to the couples' honeymoon. It's often personalized to match the style of the wedding, and features the couples' name and/or wedding date.

If you’re interested in having a honeymoon fund box at your wedding, we scoured the internet for elegant card boxes that double as a memorable keepsakes.

Editor’s Note: On March 23, 2021, after receiving feedback from our valued readers, our editors reviewed, edited, and republished this article, which was originally published on March 19, 2021.

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A wooden honeymoon fund box from Etsy. — Courtesy of Etsy

If you’re ordering a honeymoon fund box, consider adding just your names and wedding date to the receptacle. Guests can drop in their cards with the money inside as a discreet way to give the newlyweds a cash gift.