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For many couples, putting together a wedding registry checklist is actually quite a daunting task. How are you supposed to know what to ask for? What’s the best way of going about it? Are you even comfortable putting together a gift registry? These are all questions that come up time and again when discussing the topic. Which is why we thought we’d put together this guide on how best to create a wedding registry checklist.
In this article, we’ll go through all the essential items you should be requesting for your home, whether you’re living together or not. Alongside the experiences, honeymoon wishes and other options available to you when creating a wedding registry checklist. But before we kick off, let’s settle some of that anxiety you may be feeling towards the idea of requesting gifts.
Anxiety Around the Wedding Registry
As adults, the majority of us tend to receive fewer gifts than when we were children. We get some things on our birthday, or at Christmas. But in general, once we start making money ourselves, we no longer need other people to buy us stuff. Which is why, when couples start thinking about a wedding registry, it can feel like a strange concept – asking loved ones for gifts.
The important thing to remember is that your friends and family will buy you gifts for your wedding, whether you have a registry or not. So you might as well request items, things, or money that you actually want. There’s no point in filling your home with unwanted appliances and pieces of decor. When you could be setting yourself up for the future by requesting stuff that’s actually useful, and desired.
Don’t want your loved ones to spend money on you? Ask them to donate to charity. Create a fund to help vulnerable people in your local area. Ask them to do something, instead of giving money.
It doesn’t matter what you ask for, as long as you ask for something. Otherwise, you won’t get what you want, and you’ll create confusion for your guests.
Should You Have More Than One Wedding Registry?
If you can find one wedding registry that satisfies all of your wishes, then stick with that. For example, if you only really want items for your home, then a Target or Pottery Barn wedding registry checklist would be all you’d need. But if you want to add in a honeymoon pot, a charity fund and maybe certain higher ticket items – then you may need to have two or three registries.
What’s the Best Way of Sharing Your Wedding Registry Checklist?
For us, the easiest way of linking up loved ones with your registry is via your wedding website. Using a site builder, such as ours, you can quickly and easily create an online space that has all the information your guests could need. Including a link to your wedding registry.
Sharing your wedding registry this way is not only easier for your guests, but is also considered better etiquette than including it on invitations. As it can seem rude to request money, or gifts within such a formal, and joyous piece of stationery.
Wedding Registry Checklist
Advice and fears out of the way, do you now feel ready to put together your wedding registry checklist? Great! Here’s our breakdown of the must-have’s and must-want’s you should be putting on your list.
Kitchen Registry Checklist
You may not need, or even want, all of these kitchen items. Feel free to pick and choose to create the perfect list.
- Specific cookbooks
- Meat tenderizer
- Toaster
- Pizza stone
- Wooden spoons
- Air Fryer
- Measuring cups
- Colander
- Food processor
- Cast iron skillet
- Cheese grater
- Hand juicer
- Coffee machine
- Kitchen knives
- Pasta maker
- Chopping boards
- Grill pan
- An electric kettle
- Mandolin
- Rice cooker
- Dutch oven
- A high-powered blender
- Rubber spatulas
- Whisk
- Stand mixer
- Immersion blender
- Meat thermometer
- Bakeware (roasting pan, casserole dish, baking sheets, loaf pans, muffin tins, etc.)
- Salt and pepper mills
- Mixing bowls
- Salad spinner
- Juicer
- Good quality cookware
Dinning Registry Checklist
You’ve got everything you need to cook up a storm in the kitchen, but what about the dinning area? Here are the wedding registry checklist items you’ll need to create a useful dinning room setup.
- Napkins and rings
- Serving bowls and platters
- Serving utensils
- Salad bowl
- Coffee/tea mugs (6 to 8)
- Charcuterie board and cheese knives
- Cake stand
- Red and white wine glasses
- Creamer and sugar bowl set
- Decanter
- Tablecloths
- Bowls for soup and cereal
- Beer glasses
- Coasters
- Salad or dessert plates
- Everyday glasses
- Espresso cups and saucers
- Wine chiller
- Dinner plates
- Placemats
- Pitcher or carafe
- Specialty cocktail glassware
- 5-piece flatware/cutlery set
- Champagne flutes
- Whisky glasses
- Gravy boat
- Ice bucket with tongs
- Highball glasses
Bedroom Wedding Registry Checklist
Create a cozy, relaxing space to retire to by requesting quality bedroom linens that you normally couldn’t justify buying yourself.
- Quilts
- Comforters or duvet inserts and covers
- Flat sheets
- Pillows
- Decorative pillows
- Fitted sheets
- Bed skirts
- Pillow shams
- Mattress pads
- Mattress covers
- Pillowcases
Bathroom Registry Checklist
Getting ready for the day within a comfortable space, that’s also perfect for pampering, is key to a home bathroom feeling more than just functional. Here are the essential items you need on your wedding registry checklist that’ll help elevate the smallest room in the house.
- Washcloths
- Hamper
- Bath mat or rug
- Garbage can
- Soap holder/dispenser
- Hand towels
- Toothbrush holder
- Toilet brush holder
- Bath sheets
- Storage solutions and organizers
- Bath towels
- Shower curtain and accessories
Home and Decor Registry Checklist
Having items dotted around your living space that were bought for you by loved ones is such a wonderful way to make the place you live feel more homely.
- Indoor plant pots
- Home office essentials
- Picture frames
- Flower vases
- Patio furniture
- Table lamps
- Mirrors
- Clock
- Outdoor grill & equipment
- Gift cards for home improvement
- Blankets
- Bookends
- Candles and candlesticks
- Storage and organizing essentials
- Patio decor and appliances
Non-Household Wedding Registry Items
- Gift cards
- Tool kit
- Garment bags
- Checked luggage
- Luggage tags
- Camping gear
- Pet gear
- Camera
- Backpacks and Duffel bags
- Toiletry bags
- Carry-on luggage
Alternative Wedding Gift Ideas
If you’d rather not fill your home with possessions, and would actually prefer guests donated, or gave you experiences – here’s some ideas for what you could request.
- Charity fund of your choice
- Dream honeymoon pot
- Cash gift for your future
- Money towards workshops (cooking, art, furniture making)
- Home down payment
- A gift card towards experiences
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