Transparency

Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: February 2026

Our Commitment to Transparency

At ZenWeddings, we believe in being upfront about how we keep the lights on. This page explains the affiliate relationships that help fund our content and keep our resources free for you.

FTC Disclosure

In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising (16 CFR Part 255), we want to be transparent about the material connections between ZenWeddings and the products or services we recommend.

Amazon Associates Program

ZenWeddings is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

This means that when you click on a product link on our site and make a purchase on Amazon, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help us maintain the site and continue creating free content.

How Affiliate Links Work

  • When you click an affiliate link on ZenWeddings, you are redirected to the retailer's website (e.g., Amazon.com).
  • A small tracking cookie is placed on your browser, which allows the retailer to attribute your purchase to our recommendation.
  • If you make a purchase within the cookie's validity period, we receive a small percentage of the sale as a commission.
  • You pay the same price whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the retailer. Our commission comes from the retailer, not from you.

Google AdSense

We also display advertisements on our site through the Google AdSense program. These ads are served by Google and may be personalized based on your browsing history. We earn revenue when visitors view or click on these advertisements.

Our Editorial Standards

Despite our affiliate relationships, we want you to know:

  • We only recommend products we genuinely believe in. Our recommendations are based on research, reviews, and alignment with the Zen wedding philosophy, not commission rates.
  • Affiliate relationships never influence our editorial content. We will never recommend a product solely because it offers a higher commission.
  • We are honest about limitations. If a product isn't right for every couple, we'll say so.
  • Not all links are affiliate links. We link to many free resources, articles, and tools that generate no revenue for us.

Identifying Affiliate Links

On our site, affiliate links are typically presented as "Check Price on Amazon" buttons or similar calls to action. Any page containing affiliate links will include a disclosure notice.

Questions?

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or how we fund ZenWeddings, please don't hesitate to contact us at . We're happy to be transparent about everything we do.

Thank you for supporting ZenWeddings through your purchases. Your trust means everything to us, and we take that responsibility seriously.