What all items should I put on the wedding registry?

Question

My co-workers are planning a wedding shower for me and I need some ideas as to what items I should include on my registry. The stores that I plan on registering at are Bed, Bath and Beyond, Wal-Mart, and Kohl's.

Answer 1

Anything you're going to need to start your new household:
Bedding, sheets, pillows, mattress covers...
Bath towels, bath mats, shower curtains, toothbrush holder, shower caddy, washcloths....
Pots & pans, spoons, baking sheets, casseroles, rolling pin, peelers, ice cream scoops..
Dishes, glasses, silverware, serving pieces, napkins, napkin rings, place mats - (fine china, crystal, silver are optional)
Dustbuster, vacuum, shop-vac, coffee maker, iron, ironing board...
Picture frames, lamps, mirros, framed wall art, Curtains..

Are you getting the idea?

Take your fiance with you. My husband and I had a great time registering for things we picked out together to start our new home with, and he'll be happy to have a say in the decorating of your new home!

Make sure that at each store you register at that your registry items are widely priced.

When I registered, I had things on my registry priced as low as $5 (kitchen gadgets, placemats, etc.) all the way up to a few hundred dollars (bedding, china, etc.). Give people an option - that way they don't feel like they have to spend a fortune if they're not comfortable with that, and if they want to go together to purchase a big-ticket item (like your bedding!) they can.

Hope this helps! Have fun registering!!!

Answer 2

I have one simply because I know some of my guests are people who like to choose a physical item to wrap and give rather than just tuck cash into an envelope. Also, my fiance & I condensed 2 houses into 1 so we have alot of stuff already so I really wanted to make a guide so people don't buy us something we really don't need or want. My Top 5 - (not in any special order) 1 - I chose a fine china pattern 2 - everyday dishes to replace the cheap ones I already had 3 - crock pot with the ceramic insert that comes out 4 - good set of knives (the ones in the big butcher block) 5 - nice silverware Some other things we included - - towels, bed linens, pot holders, small kitchen gadgets, kitchen utensils, waffle iron, picture frames and albums (for all those photos of the wedding that we get developed).

Answer 3

Kitchen stuff
towels
sheets
bedding
dishes
lamps
rugs
furniture
small appliances (vaccum, crock pot, blender, etc.)
etc.

basically, anything you don't have to set up a house. Make sure you register for a wide variety, both of stuff and in different price ranges--not all your guests are planning on dropping $100 for your gift, so you better provide plenty of $20 options. I've even seen people register for all the serving spoons, spatulas, etc. I'll put stuff like that together for gifts, so don't overlook stuff like measuring cups, bowls, pots, pans, etc. Most of the stores will also have suggested lists of items to register for.

Just one reminder, it is the height of rudeness to put any information about a registry in with the actual wedding invitation--even though the store employees will tell you stuff like "guests appreciate it." That's bull, ok? The proper way to let people know where you're registered is through word of mouth. I'll also tell you this much, whenever I get a wedding invite, I'll check the following stores for registries: Bed, Bath and Beyond, Target and Williams Sonoma.

Answer 4

I do not recommend registering at that many stores- confusing for guests. Plus, DO NOT REGISTER for a type of item at more than one of the locations. If you register for a toaster at wal-mart and bedbathandbeyond you may get two toasters. Two locations is the best bet and categorize your registries. do bed and bath at one and then kitchen at another-

Answer 5

Think of things you want or need for you new life as a couple. Start with lower priced items and work your way up that way some one on every budget can afford to get you something. Think sheets, towels, plates, cookware, glasses, rugs, curtains etc. I would start with items around $10.00 and go up to maybe $200.00. Dont expect to get everything you ask for but it will be a good start.

Answer 6

600 to 1000 tread Egyptian cotton sheets
Nice China by the setting
Nice knives
Nice cutlery
A great set of pots and pans
a GOOD vacuum cleaner
KitchenAid mixer
A crockpot

Also, register for some sensible, practical, smaller and affordable items for your shower i.e. iron, kitchen gadgets etc.

Answer 7

Consider how much you think they can afford to spend on gifts. The rest you and your husband buy yourselves.

If you want more expensive gifts, ask people if they would buy things together, but that still limits you to what two of them can afford together.

Depending on your husband, and if you expect everything to be for you, also consider Home Depot and Sears.

Answer 8

Put anything you want on the registry.

I take it as being a "wish list" and not a "you must get this for me" list. Especially since any items not on your list you usually get a 10% or higher discount on if you did not get them.

Answer 9

Just stuff you need, so that you don't have to go buy something with your wedding cash. All different priced
stuff so even poor loved-ones can get you something.
I put games on too: chess, pictionary, puzzles, etc,
cause you'll need things to do at home.......going out won't be as often as you wish.

Answer 10

Things you will always use.. Bath/kitchen towels; Cookware; Cooking utensils; Containers ; Bake ware; Things to decorate your home.