I see the option to “Contribute to Gift.” What does this mean?

This means that the couple has marked this gift as a “Group Gift.” Couples frequently mark a big-ticket item or a cash fund as a “Group Gift” to let you contribute any amount you wish towards it (see below). You can learn more about contributing to group gifts here.

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