Your wedding registry is designed for your guests to help you prepare for your new home together. It lets them know exactly what gifts you want and can also help them get an idea of your tastes. Use this checklist to cover all the basics when you're setting up your registry. You can register for these items all at one store or combine registries from multiple stores. Make sure you register several months before your wedding date to allow guests time to choose gifts, especially if you plan on having bridal showers before the wedding.
Sheet set (2)
Pillows (2-4)
Pillow cases (2 sets)
Throw blankets (2)
Duvet cover
Comforter
Shams (2-4)
Decorative pillows
Bedskirt
Bath towels (4-6)
Bath sheets (4)
Washcloths (4-6)
Hand towels (8)
Bathmat
Bathrobes (2)
Shower curtain
Shower curtain liner
Soap dish
Soap dispenser
Soap dispenser
Hamper
Wastebasket
2-quart saucepan with lid
3-quart saucepan with lid
6-quart stockpot with lid
10-inch frying pan
10-inch skillet
Roasting pan
Wok
Paring knife
Boning knife
Bread knife
Utility knife
Chef's knife
Serrated utility knife
Kitchen shears
Sharpening steel
Knife block or organizer
Coffee maker
Toaster
Food processor
Toaster oven
Slow cooker
Panini press
Fondue set
Juicer
Blender
Hand mixer
Stand mixer
Microwave
Waffle iron
Rice cooker
Espresso machine
Ice cream maker
Large baking sheets (2)
Small baking sheets (2)
Cupcake/muffin pans (2)
Cookie spatula
Cookie spatula
Flour sifter
Loaf pans (2-4)
Lasagna dish
Covered baking dishes (2)
Ramekins (4-12)
Dutch oven
Pie plates (2-4)
Round baking pans (2)
Cooling racks (2)
Rectangular cake pan
Spice rack
Can opener
Pepper grinder
Cutting boards (2)
Spatula set
Oven mitts (2)
Aprons (2)
Tongs
Set of wooden spoons
Whisk
Bottle opener
Corkscrew
Set of measuring cups
Set of measuring spoons
Sets of dish towels (2)
Colander
Set of mixing bowls
Set of canisters
Kitchen timer
Serving utensil set (includes serving spoon, slotted spoon, pasta fork)
Salad spinner
Basting brush
Meat tenderizer
Vegetable peeler
Ice cream scoop
Potato masher
Pizza cutter
Nutcracker
Cheese grater
Meat thermometer
Garlic press
Microplane zester
Apple slicer
Citrus reamer
Set of cheese knives
Mortar and pestle
Egg slicer
Corn holders (8-12)
Cake stand
Cake stand
8-12 place settings (includes dinner plates, salad/dessert plates, bread-and-butter plates, bowls)
Teacups and saucers (8-12)
Chargers (8-12)
Coffee cups and saucers (8-12)
Espresso cups and saucers (8-12)
8-12 place settings (includes dinner plates, salad/dessert plates, bowls)
Rimmed soup bowls (8-12)
Mugs (8-12)
Serving platters (1-2)
Covered vegetable bowls (1-3)
Large serving bowls (1-3)
Gravy boat
Coffee pot
Teapot
Sugar bowl
Creamer
Salt and pepper shakers
Water goblets (8-12)
Red wine glasses (8-12)
Champagne flutes (8-12)
White wine glasses (8-12)
Water goblets (8-12)
Drinking glasses (8-12)
Martini glasses (8-12)
Margarita glasses (8-12)
Double old-fashioned glasses (8-12)
Pilsner glasses (8-12)
Juice glasses (8-12)
Highball glasses (8-12)
Shot glasses (8-12)
Cocktail shaker
Iced tea pitcher
Carafe
Decanter
Coaster set
Ice bucket
Bar tool set
5-piece settings of formal flatware (includes dinner fork, dinner knife, soup spoon, salad/dessert fork, teaspoon) (8-12)
5-piece settings of everyday flatware (includes dinner fork, dinner knife, soup spoon, salad/dessert fork, teaspoon) (8-12)
Hostess set (includes butter/serving knife, large serving spoon, large pierced serving spoon, small serving spoon)
Serving set (Includes cold meat fork, gravy ladle, pastry server)
Steak knives (8-12)
Cocktail forks (8-12)
Placemats (8-12)
Napkins (8-12)
Napkin rings (8-12)
Table cloths (2)
Table runner
Vacuum
Handheld vacuum
Iron
Ironing board
Broom
Mop
Trash cans
Dust pan
Stepping stool
Air purifier
Fan
Grill
Candlesticks
Large vase
Small vases (2)
Votive holders (2-4)
Picture frames (2-4)
Wall mirror
Wine rack
Wall clock
Table lamps (1-2)
Floor lamp
Rug
Curtains