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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