Rhiannon Hendricks
Zola is a wedding planning platform that allows couples to register for gifts, gift cards, and honeymoon or cash funds. Couples can create their own cash fund or select from a list of cash and honeymoon fund ideas, customising them to make them more personal. They can also choose to let guests contribute any amount or select fixed amounts. When couples receive contributions to their honeymoon funds, they can transfer them to their bank account or convert them to Zola store credit and receive a 5% bonus. Credit card companies charge a transaction fee of 2.5% to transfer money online, and couples can choose to have guests pay the fee or absorb it on their behalf.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Payment methods | Credit card, PayPal, Venmo |
| Payment options | Any amount, fixed amounts |
| Payment recipient | Couple's bank account, Zola store credit |
| Payment timing | Anytime |
| Payment fees | 2.5% credit card processing fee |
| Gift options | Physical gifts, gift cards, experiences, cash funds |
| Gift timing | Shipping window can be chosen |
| Gift customisation | Customisable |
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What You'll Learn
Creating a honeymoon fund
When creating your fund, you can choose to let guests contribute any amount they wish or set fixed amounts. You can also choose to hide the total amount you hope to receive. If a guest tries to contribute more than this total, they will be prompted to lower the amount. You will be notified every time you receive a contribution.
Zola allows guests to pay using their credit cards, PayPal, or Venmo. All credit card companies charge a transaction fee to transfer money online, and Zola's is 2.5%. You can choose whether to have the guests pay this fee or absorb it yourself.
Once you have received contributions, you can transfer them to your bank account at any time or convert them to Zola store credit for a 5% bonus.
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Payment methods
When you add a honeymoon fund to your Zola registry, you can choose to let guests contribute any amount or opt for fixed amounts. Guests can then go through the checkout process using their credit cards, PayPal, or Venmo to contribute to your fund.
All credit card companies charge a transaction fee to transfer money online, and Zola's fee is 2.5%. You can choose to have guests pay this fee or absorb it on their behalf.
You can transfer your funds to your bank account at any time or convert them to Zola store credit and receive a 5% bonus.
Zola also offers zero-fee cash funds, which allow couples to create funds for any amount and let guests contribute through a convenient page that displays honeymoon funds, gift cards, and classic gifts.
In addition to honeymoon funds, Zola also allows couples to add other experiences to their registry, such as date nights and excursions.
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Transferring funds
When you add a honeymoon fund to your Zola registry, you can choose to let guests contribute any amount or opt for fixed amounts. Guests can then go through the checkout process using their credit cards, PayPal, or Venmo to contribute to your fund.
Once you receive contributions to your honeymoon funds, you can transfer them to your bank account at any time. You can also convert the funds to Zola store credit and receive a 5% bonus. All credit card companies charge a transaction fee to transfer money online, and Zola's fee is 2.5%. You can have guests pay the fee, or you can absorb it on their behalf.
Your first transfer usually takes up to 10 business days. All following transfers shouldn't take more than 2-4 business days, and you will receive a confirmation email every time funds have been deposited into your bank account.
Zola also offers zero-fee options for direct deposits, allowing couples to create cash funds for anything they need. You can create funds for any amount and let guests contribute as they wish or opt for fixed amounts.
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Gift options
Zola offers a wide range of gift options for couples to choose from when creating their wedding registry. Couples can choose to add gifts, experiences, and honeymoon funds from the Zola store or even add gifts from other stores.
When it comes to honeymoon funds, couples have the flexibility to create funds for any amount and decide whether they want guests to contribute specific amounts or let guests give what they want. Couples can create multiple funds to cover different aspects of their honeymoon, such as airfare, hotel stays, activities, and more. This allows guests to contribute to specific experiences, which many guests prefer as it gives them a sense of the couple's plans and how their gift will be used.
Couples can also choose to add gift cards to their registry, providing guests with the option to gift a specific amount towards the couple's honeymoon or other experiences. Additionally, Zola offers the option to convert cash gifts into Zola store credit, giving couples the flexibility to use their funds for a variety of purposes.
Zola's gift options provide couples with the ability to personalise their registry and create a mix of fund options and specific experiences that they and their guests will appreciate. With its direct deposit, zero-fee structure, and convenient contribution methods, Zola ensures that the process of giving and receiving gifts is seamless and enjoyable for everyone involved.
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Customisation
When creating a honeymoon fund, couples can choose to let guests contribute any amount they wish or opt for fixed amounts. Couples can also choose to hide the total amount they are hoping to receive. If a guest tries to contribute more than this total, they will be prompted to lower the amount.
Zola also allows couples to add experiences to their registry, such as date nights and excursions, which guests often prefer as they can gift a specific experience. Couples can also add physical gifts, with the option to ship them at a chosen time, and the flexibility to swap gifts for Zola credit.
Couples can transfer their funds to their bank account at any time or convert them to Zola store credit for a 5% bonus. However, a 2.5% credit card processing fee is charged for cash gifts, which can be paid by the couple or the guest.
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Frequently asked questions
To add a honeymoon fund to your Zola registry, go to the Zola cash fund page or tap the “+ Add Gifts” button under “Manage Registry”. You can create your own cash fund or select one from a list of fund ideas. You can also customise pre-made funds, including changing the image and title.
Guests can contribute to your fund using their credit cards, PayPal, or Venmo. They can contribute fixed amounts or any amount they wish.
Yes, you can transfer your honeymoon fund contributions to your bank account at any time. You also have the option to convert the funds to Zola store credit and receive a 5% bonus.
