As your wedding date approaches, the wedding planning fatigue can be real. Amidst all the decisions and arrangements, there’s one aspect that shouldn’t be overlooked is creating a wedding registry. While it may seem like an additional task on your to-do list, trust us when we say a well-crafted registry is a tradition that benefits both you and your guests.
Your wedding registry serves a compass, guiding your guests towards the gifts that will fill your new home with warmth and love. It’s an opportunity for a thoughtful wish list that aligns your style, needs and aspirations for the future. Not only will it ensure you receive gifts that you genuinely desire and will use, but it minimizes the chance of receiving duplicates. A carefully designed registry offers a range of price points, accommodating the preference and budgets of your loved ones.
While traditional wedding registries have focused on acquiring essential household items for couples starting their life together, times have changed. Many couples now find themselves already sharing a home and owning some of those registry staples. While it’s perfectly fine not to have a wedding registry, we promise you can find something you want on our list. Maybe having a well-equipped kitchen or dining set may not be a priority for you, but other real-life registry examples such as a honeymoon fund or charitable donations might be more up your alley. For more unique registry gift options, check out our blog here.
To help you navigate the process of making your wedding registry, we put together a comprehensive checklist. This wedding registry template goes beyond the basics, offering you inspiration you may not have considered. Even better, email this blog to yourself and ensure you stay organized and focused throughout the process. So gather your spouse, take inventory of your current possession, envision upgrades, and let’s create your dream wishlist together.
Kitchenware:
- Blender
- Coffeemaker
- Coffee grinder
- Tea kettle
- Food processor
- Hand mixer
- Slow cooker
- Toaster
- 4 or 5-inch skillet
- 10 or 12-inch skillet
- 2 or 3-quart saucepan with lid
- Stockpot with pasta insert
- Dutch oven (4 or 6 quarts)
- Roasting pan
- Steamer insert
- Colander
- Casserole dish
- Cutting boards
- Wooden spoons
- Whisk
- Ice cream scoop
- Cheese grater
- Rubber spatula
- Rice cooker
- Pasta maker
- Carbonated water maker
- Airfryer
- Juicer
Baking:
- Baking sheets
- Muffin tins
- Nesting bowls
- Measuring cups/spoons
- Rolling pin
Knifes:
- Steak knives
- Chef’s knife (between 6 and 12 inches)
- Paring knife (between 2.5 and 4 inches)
- Utility knife (between 4 and 7 inches
- Bread knife
- Sharpening tool
- Pair of kitchen shears
Tableware:
- Casual place settings for 12: dinner plates, salad/dessert plates, soul/cereal bowls, and mugs
- Salt and pepper shakers
- Serving platter
- Sugar bowl and creamer
- Serving bowls (2 or 3)
- Salad bowl
- Serving trays (2)
- Soup tureen
- Butter dish
- Cake plate
- Espresso cups and saucers (8)
- Accent plates (12)
Fine China:
- Formal china place setting for 12: dinner plates, salad/dessert plates, bread and butter plates, teacups and saucer
- Rimmed soup bowls that double as pasta bowls (12)
- Chargers, ie., larger plates (12)
- Coffeepot
- Teapot
- Gravy boat and stand
Glassware:
- Wine Glasses (14) – 2 extra for breakage
- Water goblets (14)
- Champagne flutes (12)
- Double old-fashioned glasses
- Iced beverage glasses
- Margarita glasses (6)
- Martini glasses (6)
- Dessert wine glasses (6)
- Shot glasses (6)
- Highballs (12)
- Juice glasses (6)
- Beer mugs or pilsner (6)
- Casual drinking glasses (12)
- Cocktail shaker
- Ice bucket and tongs
- Jigger and bar tools
Bedroom Items:
- New mattress
- Sheet sets (4)
- Duvet or down comforter
- Bedcover
- Bedskirt
- Mattress pad (2)
- Blankets (2)
- Pillows (6)
- Decorative pillows (2 or 3)
Dining Room:
- Napkins (12)
- Large formal tablecloth
- Casual napkins and placemats
- Cotton or pad liner for tablecloth
- Smaller tablecloths and napkins
Bathroom:
- Four bath towel set (body towel, hand towel, and washcloth) – 2 extra sets for guests
- Robes
- Guest towels (4)
- Bath mat
- Shower curtain
- Scale
- Hamper
Outdoors:
- Patio furniture
- Camping gear
- Gardening tools
- Lawn mower
- Ring doorbell
- Snow shovel
- Barbecue grill
Homeowner Essentials:
- Vacuum
- Hand vacuum
- Mop
- Portable steamer
- At home workout equipment (weights, peloton, etc.)
- Picnic basket
- Games
- Wireless speaker
- Wall art
- Luggage
Gift Alternatives:
- Gift cards
- Honeymoon Fund
- House Fund
- Charity Fund
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