8 trendy (and unexpected) ways newlyweds are spending their registry gift money

In 2011, the average honeymoon cost $4,466, according to wedding website The Knot. But, by 2017, the average honeymoon cost had risen to $5,432.

As the price to travel post-wedding continues to climb, couples have taken to asking for wedding gifts in the form of honeymoon contributions rather than traditional presents.

Using an online gifting platform, such as Honeyfund or Zola, newlyweds can set up a cash fund dedicated to their vacation.

When using these cash fund platforms, it’s important to note that there is typically a processing fee — usually between 2% and 3% — that’s paid by either the giver or receiver depending on how the account is set up.