Wedding Registry List Ideas

Textiles

Odds are, at least one or two of your sheets sets and towels are begging for retirement, whether you and your partner are co-habitating already or not. Put a new bed set or two on your registry, as well as new pillows, a duvet and cover, and blankets. Ask for throw pillows and matching blankets for your living room and a new set of curtains. If the bride plans on changing her name after the wedding, consider registering for monogrammed bath towels as well. Don't forget to register for kitchen textiles, such as pot holders and tea towels.

Even though you may not hold formal dinners at your home now or even for the first few years of your marriage, there will come a time when the responsibility for hosting a holiday meal falls on your shoulders. It's best to ask for china and stemware now rather than having to shell out for it later on. Although fine china and crystal stemware can be pricey, don't let that stop you from registering for your dream set. Guests can buy you individual pieces as they can afford them and won't feel obligated to purchase you the entire set.

Remember, your wedding registry is about you and your partner. Go ahead and register for gifts that are more fun than practical, such as an ice cream maker or video game system. If you are getting married near the holidays, ask for Christmas or Hanukkah decorations to adorn your new combined home with. If you have a big backyard and plan to entertain in it frequently, ask for a grill or picnic set. Don't forget home decor items, such as candles, picture frames and lamps.

If you don't own a stand mixer or food processor, your wedding's the time to register for them. If you feel guilty about asking for a high-end mixer or processor, keep in mind that both you and the giver want one that will last. If a specific item is out of a guest's price range, they don't have to purchase it. Use your registry to fill in any other appliance gaps you may have or to replace appliances that have seen better days, such as that $10 toaster you got at the drugstore. Other appliance ideas include a new vacuum, a microwave and a blender. You may also want to register for a small shelf stereo and television.