Here is a complete guide on how to make a wedding registry list for the more traditional bride.
I wish I had a guide for how to make a wedding registry when my husband and I got married! There are soooo many things I wish I knew when registering for our wedding almost 5 years ago.
I remember feeling SO overwhelmed when we went to Bed Bath + Beyond or Dillards and were handed a scanner gun and told to register for “anything”. That’s simply not the way to go about getting the most out of your wedding gifts!
Here are some quick tips for how to make a wedding registry that are actually good:
One of my biggest regrets was not registering for Wedding China. As someone who adores tradition and fancy dinners, I would’ve loved to have the option to pull out nice dinnerware for the holidays or birthdays. Some of you might inherit china from a mother or grandmother, so do take inventory of what you might not need to register for prior to making your list!
I recommend making your registry as soon as possible after your wedding planning begins. Lot’s of people like to send engagement presents, and now that you can easily search for registries online, it makes the chances higher of you getting something you’ll actually use 😉
I compiled this list on Amazon! Click here to view.
My advice on how to make a wedding registry is to get the things you need first, and hold off on home decor items!
It’s also important to sit down and do this with your fiancé, and register for things that are in the price range of your wedding guests and family.
I am diving this up into a few different sections: Necessities, Fun, Occasions, and Other.
Necessities
For the Kitchen:
- Baking Sheet Set
- Plates set
- Bowls set
- Silver Utensils
- Blender – love this one because there’s the larger option and two single serve cups
- Coffee Maker
- Nespresso Machine
- Espresso Machine
- Pans + skillets set
- Water Glasses, stemless glasses
- Dutch Oven
- Toaster
- Knife Block
- Le Creuset Coffee Mugs Set, blue + white coffee mugs
- Trash Can
- Serving platters
- KitchenAid Mixer
- Plastic Cutting Board, Wooden cutting board
- Measuring Cups
- Cast Iron Skillet
- Wooden Utensils Set
- Salt + Pepper Shaker
- Storage Containers
- Hand Blender
- Water Bottle
- Tea Towels
- Kitchen scissors
- Ice cream scooper
- Pot holders
- Large glass canisters
- Crock Pot
- Tea Kettle, Checkered Tea Kettle
- Air Fryer
Bedrooms + Bathrooms
- Towels set for master bath
- Towels set for guest bath
- Baskets
- Bedsheets
- Down Comforter
- Duvet
- Pillow
- Bath mat
- Silver toilet bowl cleaner
- Mattress Pad
- Hamper
- Iron
- Steamer
- Shower Curtain
Living + Dining Room
- Blanket
- Roku
- Apple TV
- Throw Pillows
- Large Baskets
- Rattan Napkin Rings
- Cutlery Set with storage box
- China
- Linen Placemats, Rattan Placemats
- Coasters
- Cloth Napkins
Cleaning
Fun
Stock The Bar:
- Stemmed Wine Glasses
- Stemless wine glasses
- Whiskey Glasses
- Decanter
- Cocktail Bar Set
- Free Standing Champagne Bucket
- Bar Cart
- Tray
- Ice Mold
- Martini Glasses
- Small cutting board
For Parties:
- Drink Dispenser
- Beverage Tub
- Pitcher
- Cake Platter
- 3 Tier Dessert Stand
- Serving platters
- bamboo utensils
Occasions
I had a friend who had one of her bridal showers be a Christmas theme, which I thought was a precious idea! This is a good opportunity to load up on what you might not have for Christmas during your first few years of marriage.
- Christmas tree
- Christmas glassware
- Christmas Champagne glasses
- Christmas China
- Serving platter
- Christmas Silver
- Nostalgic Ceramic Tree
- Ornament Sets
- Monogrammed Stockings
Other
Happy Wedding Planning! I hope this was helpful for when you make a registry.
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