How FinTech Is Changing the Wedding Registry

The gift registry isn’t old, per se (supposedly they were created by Macy’s in the 1920s), but this doesn’t mean they couldn’t benefit from an upgrade brought to you by modern technology.

The good news is that eCommerce is up to the task and, when teamed with FinTech and the amazing upgrades FinTech has brought to the financial world, eCommerce is all set to revolutionize the gift card industry. So if you have been anxiously awaiting the next stage of wedding registries, get ready.

Zola is one of the companies at the forefront of this revolution. Designed to make the wedding registry experience easier for both the guests and the happy couple, the Zola system allows couples to set up a customized page that shows their personality and allows them to interact with their guests (via a note feature). Not only that but the system allows for couples to ask for experiences or cash funds instead of conventional gifts and makes it easier for people to contribute to group gifts.

Very often the burden of the gift tarnishes the joy people are feeling for their soon-to-be-married friend/relative/acquaintance (etc.) The incredible hassle of going to the store and seeking out the registry and then trying to decide on the best gift can create a bit of hostility or resentment before the occasion. (And in Zola’s case, with free shipping too.)

Registries may not be on the top of people’s minds all the time, but anyone who has dealt with the stress of managing or using a registry can easily see how it needs an upgrade. Luckily, FinTech is here to save the day, allowing people to sit back and enjoy the celebration of love.