Greater Gifts

INFLUENCERS ARE PRIORITIZING EXPERIENCES.

HERE’S WHY YOU SHOULD TOO.

Story by Hannah Nowack

Photography by Afrik Armando

Don’t limit your wedding registry to physical gifts. Some of our fave influencers share a peek at creative bonding experiences to inspire wedding wish lists everywhere.

The Knot recently invited a crew of engaged content creators to Cedar Lakes Estate in Port Jervis, New York, to help them through the wedding journey. A key element of the trip, planned by XO Moreau, covered wedding registries.

While physical gifts are a mainstay on most registries, many to-be-weds already have plenty of household items. In fact, according to The Knot 2022 Registry Study, 36 percent of couples said one of the top reasons they created a registry was because they valued cash and experiences over tangible items. We took the chance to showcase all the fun and engaging activities couples can register for on The Knot Registry. There’s a gift out there for every couple—and if the lakes and waterways of Port Jervis are calling your name, you could register for an airline gift card to make the perfect postwedding trip a reality.

Host: The Knot Event Planning + Design: XO

Moreau | Venue, Accommodations + Catering: Cedar Lakes Estate, Port Jervis, NY

| Photography: Afrik Armando | Floral Design: B Floral | Beauty: LeJeune Artistry

| Stationery: The Knot Invitations | Travel Coordination: The Travel Siblings

Wedding Experts: XO Moreau; Beth Chapman Styling; Cocktails & Details; Fallon Carter Events | Drape: Swag Decor | Furniture Rentals: Luxe Event Rentals | Neon: Name Glo | Color Consultations: House of Colour | Linens: House of Hough | Entertainment: DJ Scooter/Epic Events NJ | Gifting: Cadence; Kinfield; Paravel

Attendees: Aïssata Diallo & Ali Camara; Andrea Camila & Lewis Kelly; Bri Scalesse & Sheldon Nguyen; Caleb Marshall & Cameron Moody; Carobi Parada & Maxwell McCoy; Joanna (JoJo) Levesque & Dexter Darden; Kiana Bonollo & Cody Nance; Morgan Tyler & Shawna Marie; Savannah Wright & Michael Hummel

Want even more influencer-approved wedding planning tips? Scan here.

For the fitness fanatic

It’s time to sweat it out. Kick off your marriage on an active note by adding a workout class to y our registry.

For the adventurer

Do you love experiencing the great outdoors? If a hike or kayak trip is your ideal date, you and your partner could register for an adrenaline-fueled outdoor adventure ahead of the big day.

For the food aficionado

Your taste buds will thank you for registering for a cooking class. Bond with your love while whipping up a mouthwatering dish.