Guide
Wedding registry checklist.
Room by room. Skip the categories that don't apply — a registry with 40 thoughtful items beats one with 400 filler ones.
Kitchen — cookware
- 10-inch nonstick skillet
- 12-inch stainless skillet
- 3-quart saucepan with lid
- 6-quart Dutch oven
- Sheet pans (2)
- Cast iron skillet
- Roasting pan
Kitchen — tools
- Chef's knife (8-inch)
- Paring knife
- Serrated bread knife
- Cutting boards (large + small)
- Mixing bowl set
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Silicone spatulas
- Whisk
- Wooden spoons
- Instant-read thermometer
- Colander
- Kitchen scale
Kitchen — small appliances
- Stand mixer
- Blender or immersion blender
- Food processor
- Toaster or toaster oven
- Coffee maker + grinder (or espresso setup)
- Electric kettle
Dining
- Everyday dinnerware (service for 8)
- Formal or 'nice' dinnerware (service for 12)
- Everyday flatware
- Formal flatware
- Wine glasses
- Water glasses
- Cocktail glasses
- Serving platters
- Serving bowls
- Cloth napkins
- Table linens
Bedroom
- Sheet sets (2, in your bed size)
- Duvet + cover
- Down or down-alternative comforter
- Pillows — sleep + decorative
- Mattress protector
- Extra blankets or throws
Bath
- Bath towels (6+)
- Hand towels (6+)
- Washcloths (12+)
- Bath mat
- Robes (2)
- Shower caddy or storage
- Nice hand soap dispensers
Living + storage
- Vacuum cleaner
- Iron + board or steamer
- Laundry hamper
- Nice throw blanket
- Photo frames
- Art or prints you've been meaning to buy
- Bookshelves or storage baskets
Outdoor + entertaining
- Grill or smoker (if space)
- Grilling tools
- Outdoor tableware
- Picnic set
- Coolers (soft + hard)
- Yard games
- Patio string lights
Experience + cash funds
- Honeymoon fund contribution
- Down-payment or house fund
- A splurge experience — cooking class, dinner tour, hotel weekend
- Charitable contribution registry (optional secondary)
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