Your Essential Wedding Registry Checklist
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So, you’re getting married – congratulations! Here at Wayfair, we know that amidst all the celebrating, there’s a hundred things on your to-do list, including setting up the perfect wedding registry for you and your future spouse. To make it easier for you to get started, we’ve compiled the ultimate wedding registry checklist, covering all things home that should be on your list. Keep reading for our quick tips on how to build your dream registry, or skip down to our checklist to start selecting your registry must-haves!
Tips for Building Your Registry
1. Sign Up ASAP
Create an account on your favorite third party wedding site to start building your registry. To make things easier for your guests (and yourselves!), we suggest using a registry site where you can house all of your gift requests from multiple vendors in one, shoppable list. Starting your registry as soon as possible will help you keep your gift ideas organized (and save you from your relatives’ constant questions about what to buy you over the holidays).
2. Take Inventory
Depending on whether you’re just starting out or if you’re already living together, every couple will have a different gift wish list. Before you start adding wedding registry ideas to your list, you should take stock of what you and your future spouse already own. That way, you don’t end up with multiples, and your guests can feel confident that they’re buying you something that you’ll actually use in your new life together.
3. Be Specific
Your registry should be a curated wish list that guides your family and friends exactly what wedding gifts to purchase for your big day. Personalizing your registry to you as a couple, and being as specific as possible makes it a breeze for your guests to pick out a gift that you and your future spouse are actually excited to unwrap.
4. Over-Register & Provide Multiple Price Points
For easy math about how many wedding registry ideas to compile, simply multiply your guest list by two, then add a few extra. You should also make sure to choose gifts with a range of price points. Over-registering and spreading your gifts over multiple price points ensures that there will be enough gifts in-budget for everyone on your list. Check your registry often as the wedding nears, and add more gifts in a certain price point if you see that choices in that range are getting low.
5. Do It Together
Ultimately, this is a list of gifts for the both of you, that you’ll both be excited to use in your new life together. Therefore, both of you should be involved in making the registry! We suggest turning this wedding task into a fun bonding activity to do together, whether it’s over your morning coffee or a bottle of wine on date night!
The Essential Wedding Registry Checklist
Everything you need to begin forever together.
Kitchenware
Dishes & Tabletop Needs
Bar Area Must-Haves
Sleep Staples & Bedding
Bathroom Necessities
Furniture & Decor
Cleaning Supplies & Home Essentials
Outdoor & Lifestyle Requirements
Kitchenware
Cookware & Tools
Pots and pans (For help choosing the best ones, check out our guide.)
Sauce pans
Saute pan
Skillets
Stir-fry pan/wok
Sauce pans
Stockpot
Roasting pan
Casserole dish
Basting brush
Cheese grater
Citrus zester
Colander/strainer
Can opener
Cutting boards
Garlic Press
Kitchen shears
Knives (Need help deciding which knives you need for your kitchen? Check out our guide.)
Bread knife
Chef's knife
Santoku knife
Paring knife
Steak knives
Utility knife
Cleaver/butcher knife
Carving knife
Knife block
Knife sharpener
Ladle
Mandolin
Mortar & Pestle
Meat thermometer
Meat tenderizer
Pizza cutter
Pizza stone
Cooking spoons
Salad spinner
Tongs
Spatulas
Vegetable peeler
Baking sheets/pans (Not sure which size baking sheet to buy? Read our guide to find out.)
Measuring cups and spoons
Mixing bowls
Whisk
Cookie cutters
Cake pan
Ice cream scoop
Loaf pan
Muffin tin/cupcake pan
Rolling pin
Pie pan
Hand mixer
Stand mixer (Find out which stand mixer is best for you with our guide.)
Stand mixer attachments
Ramekins
Cooling rack
Tea kettle
Espresso machine
French press
Coffee grinder
Coffee maker
Cold brew coffee maker
Mugs
Teacups and saucers
Espresso cups
Travel mugs
Tip! Wondering which coffee machine to buy? Check out our guide on the different types of coffee makers.
Kitchen Appliances
Air fryer (Read our guide for help in choosing the right one for you.)
Blender
Toaster
Toaster oven
Waffle maker
Immersion blender
Slow cooker
Pressure cooker
Panini press
Food processor
Dutch oven (Check out our favorites.)
Juicer
Rice Cooker
Microwave
Tip! Need help deciding between a slow cooker or a pressure cooker? Check out our guide.)
Kitchen Must-Haves
Dish rack
Dish towels
Drawer organizers
Food storage containers (Here’s a list of our favorites!)
Ice tray
Oil and vinegar cruets
Pot holders/oven mitts
Paper towel holder
Recycling bin
Salt cellar
Salt mill
Pepper mill
Soap dispenser
Spice rack
Trash can
Dishes & Tabletop Needs
Flatware sets (Should you register for flatware or silverware? Understand the difference with our guide.)
Butter dish
Cake stand
Cake server
Cake knife
Candles/Candle holders
Cereal bowls
Cheese knife
Soup bowls
Charcuterie board
Creamer and sugar bowl set
Dinner plates
Salad or dessert plates
Gravy boat
Drinking glasses (For a full guide on all the types of glassware you’ll need, read our guide.)
Meat fork
Napkins
Napkin rings
Pitcher or carafe
Placemats
Ladle
Salad bowl
Salad tongs
Salt and pepper shakers
Serving bowls
Serving platters
Serving spoon
Serving fork
Soup tureen
Steak knives
Sugar spoon
Tablecloths (Trying to figure out the right size? Read our guide.)
Table runner
Tip! For a full checklist of the different types of plates you might want to register for, check out our guide.
Bar cart
Bar glassware
Whisky glasses
Shot glasses
Martini glasses
Margarita glasses
Highball glasses
Trivets
Wine chiller
Wine glasses (Confused about red vs. white wine glasses? Read our guide on all the different types of wine glasses.)
Ice bucket
Coasters
Beer mugs
Pint glasses
Champagne flutes
Decanter
Cocktail shaker
Wine opener
Tip! For a full list of the all the types of bar glassware your home bar needs, check out our guide.
Bed (Read our guide to choose the right one for you.)
Bed skirts
Comforters
Down duvet inserts
Duvet covers and sets
Sheets and pillowcases (For more info about the best sheets to buy, check out our guide .)
Throw pillows
Mattress (Check out our Mattress Buying Guide .)
Mattress covers
Mattress pads
Mattress topper (Learn about the best mattress topper for your sleep type with our guide.)
Nightstands
Pillow shams
Pillows
Quilts, coverlets, sets
Bath mat or rug
Bath towels and sheets (We love these luxury options.)
Garbage can
Hamper
Hand towels
Shower curtains and liner (Check out our favorites here.)
Shower curtain rings
Soap dispenser
Toothbrush holder
Washcloths
Robes
Accent chair
Bookcase (Find out the right bookcase for your home here.)
Bookends
Clock
Coffee table (Find out the right size coffee table for your living room here.)
Curtains
Dining chairs
Dining table Wondering how to choose a dining table? Check out our guide.)
Doormat
Entertainment console
Floor lamps
Mirrors
Ottoman
Picture frames
Area rug (Shop our favorites here.)
Runners
End/Side tables
Sofa (Choose from one of our favorites under $500, here.)
Table lamps
Throw blankets
Throw pillows
Vases
Wall art
Vacuum (Need help choosing a vacuum? Read our guide.)
Robot vacuum
Steamer
Iron
Ironing board
Air purifier
Humidifier (Read our guide to choose a humidifier vs. a dehumidifier.)
Tool kit
Closet organization
Storage baskets
Mop
Broom
Dusters/dust pans
Steam cleaner
Outdoor lighting
Fire pit
Grill (Learn what size grill to buy here.)
Grill tools
Smoker (Not sure whether you’d prefer a grill or a smoker? Read our guide to find out.
Lawn games
Planters
Outdoor rug
Patio table
Patio seating
Outdoor sofas
Patio umbrella
Pizza oven (Check out our favorites here!
Porch swing
Cooler
Tents
Cots
Portable Showers
Pet gear
Tip! Not sure what outdoor lighting is best for your space? Check out our Outdoor Lighting Guide to discover all your options and pick the one that’s best for your home.
Already planning ahead for your anniversary next year (or many years in the future)? Check out our guide for which anniversary gifts go with which year of marriage.
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