Now that the event has officially started, we finally know what purpose the heart crystals serve. Before June, one theory was that they’d be crafting materials, but they’re actually currency! After you’ve collected some heart crystals from Reece, you can talk to Cyrus and spend them on different wedding-themed items including furniture, wallpaper, flooring, rugs, and clothing.

There are 26 items total that you can purchase from Cyrus, although he’ll only have five items in his shop to start. Also, you can only place eight orders at a time. After you make your purchases, they’ll be delivered to your mailbox back on your home island. If you want to purchase every single piece of wedding-related furniture, you’ll need a total of 261 heart crystals — you’ll need more if you want all of the variations of those pieces, though!

Of course, there’s no rule saying that you have to spend your heart crystals, and we think they’re pretty lovely! It might be worth it to keep a few aside to decorate with or even give as gifts. At least they’re much prettier than all those dang Easter eggs, right? Happy Wedding Season! Now go get yourself some beautiful heart crystals!