44 Essential Items For Your Wedding Registry Checklist
Engaged couples can begin building their married life together through wedding registries. These are also an excellent way for them to invite those people, who care about them, to get involved.
A collection of household items that the engaged couple needs to prepare their home as newlyweds is, traditionally, what wedding registries contain. That’s why a registry is one of the wedding must haves that should be given so much thought by any couple. The engaged couple would choose several retailers, talk to store sales representatives, scan physical items, and track everything on paper.
However, online wedding registries are now breaking with tradition by allowing couples to list their preferred gift items from home or remotely. Well, live streaming has become one of the wedding trends for gatherings, so, it’s not really a surprise. Indeed, the pandemic has taught people how to up their innovation game. Couples can even choose things that aren’t necessarily sold in department stores. Better still, the same universal registry can consolidate and track all your registries.
If you and your partner already own a good amount of household products, a wedding registry can also help replace, update, or, at least, supplement what you already have.
The whole idea of a wedding registry sounds fun until you get down to its most important aspect—choosing wedding gifts. Deciding which items to include can be confusing and overwhelming at first. It can be challenging to determine the things you need to fill your new home as a married couple. Don’t stress if you’re feeling lost because this article has compiled a list of essential items for your wedding registry checklist. Check them out below.
The Living Room
Various registry items should fit your style, and ensure that the living room of your newlywed home is both cozy and well-decorated. You can get started on the right foot with these things:
Television
Picture frames
Lamps
Vases
Wall art
Throw blankets
The Kitchen Area
It’s also important to make sure that your kitchen has the right tools, whether you’re a cooking newbie or an aspiring master chef. Basic kitchen essentials that you need include the following:
Toaster oven
Rice cooker
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee maker
Juicer
Stand mixer
Cooking utensil set (a whisk, tongs, spatulas, spoons)
Pots and pans
Knife set
The Dining Area
Entertaining items are also worth registering. It's true even if you don’t have a plan of hosting events anytime soon. It’s best to be always prepared because you never know when your relatives and friends will come together for an unexpected dinner party. Here are some entertaining essentials your wedding registry should include:
Flatware set
Serving set
Serving bowls
Serving platters
Sugar bowl
Gravy boat and stand
The Bedroom
The following must-have registries for your bedroom help ensure that your closets have everything you’ll need to come up with a cozy space. Keep in mind that there’s no better opportunity for a bedroom upgrade than when getting married. Here are the things you need:
Mattress pad
Pillows
Pillowcases
Comforter or duvet
Flat and fitted sheets
The Bathroom
Yes, bathroom items are also things that you can (and should) register. Your newlywed home’s bathroom may still need sprucing up or some decorating. Here are some items that can help you:
Vanity mirror
Shower curtain
Bath mat
Bath towels
Hand towels
Robes
The Outdoor Space
Don’t forget to register for your deck, yard, or porch, too. If you want to make your newlywed home’s outdoor space your go-to entertaining spot, these fun registry gifts can help:
Outdoor string lights
All-weather furniture
Grill
Barbecue set
Gift Cards
Gift cards are perfect for couples who have almost everything they need to start a newlywed home. It may be the case for you if you and your partner have already lived together before the wedding. It means that you already own most of the items you’ll find on this list. Don’t worry because that’s where gift cards come in handy.
Here are gift card ideas you can include in your wedding registry:
Health and wellness programs (like a fitness club gift card)
Entertainment (like a streaming service gift card)
Transportation (like an airline gift card)
Hotels and lodging (like Airbnb gift card)
Cash Funds
More and more engaged couples ask for cash on their wedding registries nowadays. There’s nothing wrong with it as long as you still include traditional registry gift items. Keep in mind, however, that it’s best to be specific about the direction of the funds. For example, you can ask for cash funds for the following purposes:
The building or purchase of a house
Going on a honeymoon vacation
Saving for a new puppy
Final Thoughts
It’s time to start registering now that gift ideas have started flowing. But, before writing anything, be sure to check out some wedding registry etiquette, and dos and don’ts first. It would also be nice if you could get a hand on a sample registry so you’d really get a glimpse into how wedding registries should work.