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Wedding Gifts and Registry Tips

Wedding Registry Checklist

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For a fully-stocked home, register for the following staples.

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrobes
  • 1 bath mat
  • 2 bath sheets
  • 4 to 6 bath towels
  • 4 to 6 hand towels
  • 4 to 6 washcloths
  • 1 shower curtain and liner
  • 1 soap dish
  • 1 toothbrush holder
  • 1 hamper
  • 1 wastebasket

Bedroom

  • 1 bedskirt
  • 2 cotton or wool blankets
  • 1 duvet cover
  • 1 mattress and bedspring set
  • 1 mattress pad
  • 2 to 4 pillows
  • 2 sets of 2 to 4 pillowcases
  • 2 to 4 sets of pillow shams
  • 2 sets of fitted sheets
  • 2 sets of flat sheets
  • 1 summer duvet
  • 1 winter duvet or comforter

Dining Room

  • 1 large salad bowl and serving utensils
  • 8 to 12 cups and saucers
  • 8 to 12 drinking glasses
  • 8 to 12 mugs
  • 8 to 12 wineglasses
  • 8 to 12 cloth napkins
  • 8 to 12 napkin rings
  • 8 to 12 place mats
  • 8 to 12 place settings (formal, casual, or both), including bowls, bread-and-butter plates, dinner plates, and salad/dessert plates
  • 2 to 4 serving platters or trays
  • 1 set of salt and pepper shakers
  • 1 set of covered dishes or bowls
  • 1 set of serving dishes or bowls
  • 1 set of serving utensils
  • 8 to 12 sets of silverware including forks, main-course knives, and spoons
  • 8 to 12 steak knives
  • 1 teapot
  • 2 tablecloths

Kitchen

  • 2 baking sheets
  • 1 blender
  • 1 coffeemaker
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 Dutch oven
  • 1 food processor
  • 1 knife set (including serrated knife, chef’s knife, and paring knife)
  • 1 saltshaker and 1 pepper grinder
  • 2 oven mitts
  • 1 teakettle
  • 2 round cake pans
  • 1 round pie pan
  • 2 multipurpose pots
  • 1 2-quart saucepan
  • 2 10- to 12-inch skillets
  • 1 6-quart stockpot
  • 1 set measuring cups
  • 1 set measuring spoons
  • 1 set measuring bowls
  • 2 serving spoons
  • 1 standing mixer
  • 1 toaster or toaster oven
  • 1 whisk
  • 2 wooden spoons

Miscellaneous

  • 2 to 6 candlesticks
  • 1 couch or love seat
  • 2 to 4 decorative bowls
  • 2 to 4 vases
  • 4 to 10 picture frames
  • 2 small duffel bags
  • 2 large duffel bags
  • 2 22-inch wheeled upright suitcases
  • 2 26-inch wheeled upright suitcases
  • 2 50-inch wheeled garment bags

Winter Essentials

  • throw or blanket for the couch
  • flannel sheets
  • Christmas ornaments/tree skirt
  • menorah
  • holiday dishes and linens
  • fireplace tools
  • board games (for nights by the fire)

Spring Essentials

  • vacuum cleaner
  • gardening tools
  • umbrella stand
  • pewter or silver mint-julep cups
  • Seder plate

Summer Essentials

  • picnic basket and blanket
  • insulated wine carrier
  • outdoor table and chairs
  • patio umbrella
  • ice cream maker
  • grill and grilling tools
  • plastic barware (pitcher, tumblers, margarita glasses)
  • beach towels and chairs

Fall Essentials

  • serving platter
  • chip-and-dip tray
  • rolling cooler
  • soup tureen
  • roasting pan
  • leaf blower

Did we forget anything on this checklist? What would you add?

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