[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/your-wedding-wish-list-why-you-need-a-registry-and-what-to-add-to-it\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/your-wedding-wish-list-why-you-need-a-registry-and-what-to-add-to-it\/","headline":"Your Wedding Wish List: Why You Need a Registry and What to Add to It","name":"Your Wedding Wish List: Why You Need a Registry and What to Add to It","description":"By Anne Chertoff The reason a couple registers for gifts is to make it easier on their guests. Your wedding guests want to buy you...","datePublished":"2011-08-01","dateModified":"2021-06-21","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/author\/admin\/#Person","name":"Equally Wed","url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/author\/admin\/","identifier":787,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ca62cf123aaaf135c80b055249bacbda79de9226e11cdfcde6529bedf89683de?s=96&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ca62cf123aaaf135c80b055249bacbda79de9226e11cdfcde6529bedf89683de?s=96&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Equally Wed","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"http:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equally-wed-lgbtq-weddings-logo.jpg","url":"http:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equally-wed-lgbtq-weddings-logo.jpg","width":218,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/gay-wedding-planning-registry-dvf-bedding-250w.jpg","url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/gay-wedding-planning-registry-dvf-bedding-250w.jpg","height":250,"width":250},"url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/your-wedding-wish-list-why-you-need-a-registry-and-what-to-add-to-it\/","about":["Planning"],"wordCount":819,"articleBody":" By Anne ChertoffThe reason a couple registers for gifts is to make it easier on their guests. Your wedding guests want to buy you a wedding gift\u2014and possibly an engagement and shower gift, too\u2014and having a registry tells them what you want and need for your home. Couples who don\u2019t need or want anything should still register because whether you like it or not the gifts will come, and not having a registry will ensure that you get items that you don\u2019t need, want and can\u2019t return or exchange.For couples who are hoping for cash gifts: I don\u2019t recommend registering for cash because it\u2019s just tacky. You can spread the word through your parents that you are hoping to buy a home and people may get the hint.So what should you register for? There are several core groups of home items that you should focus on, and of course, if you have special interests or hobbies you can create a registry at a specialty store for items like wine, books and sporting goods. Honeymoon and charity registries also are available.\u00a0Bedroom: Add a new bedding set to your registry. Sheets, blankets, pillowcases, shams, pillows and even a mattress can all be added to your wedding wish list. Visit the bedding floor at a few different stores to find a pattern you both love. Throw in some throws and even a few furniture items\u2014nightstands and lamps\u2014and have your guests help makeover your bedroom.Shown: Rainbow Garden Bedding by Diane von Furstenberg (you did know she has a new home collection, right?), available at Bloomingdale\u2019s\u00a0\u00a0Bathroom: From floor mats and soap dispensers to towels and toilet paper holders, it\u2019s time to makeover your bathroom. Think about what you need\u2014a radio or iPod player for the shower? A new vanity mirror? New faucets?\u2014and add all of these items, no matter how frivolous to your list.Shown: Larabee Dot Towels by Kate Spade, available at Bed, Bath & Beyond\u00a0Kitchen: The kitchen section of your registry should include appliances, gadgets, everyday plates, glasses and flatware, cookbooks and cookware. Don\u2019t be afraid to register for both big and small items. If you\u2019re having a shower, the less expensive items (less than $20) make great wishing well items. Put items that you know you\u2019ll use as well as a few items that you\u2019re not sure if you will but always wanted\u2014like the Kitchen-Aid Stand Mixer\u2014on your list because you will probably never buy it for yourself. Cookware sets can be expensive but in addition to registering for the set, you also can add individual pieces, which may be more affordable for your guests.Shown: All Clad Tri-Play Stainless Steel 15-piece Cookware Set, with gift, available at Williams-Sonoma\u00a0Dining Room: Many couples assume that they shouldn\u2019t register for fine china, sterling silver flatware or crystal glassware because they won\u2019t use it, or at least they don\u2019t need it now. But trust me, you will someday and you\u2019ll regret not getting these items as wedding gifts. They can be costly and you won\u2019t like having to shell out thousands of dollars all at once. You can opt to register for a neutral pattern and then mix in a bolder one at a later date or if you fall in love with a pattern add it to your list now. And since most fine china patters are dishwasher safe these days, there\u2019s no excuse not to entertain on your \u201cnice\u201d dishes all the time.Shown: Painted Camellia 5-Piece Setting from Marchesa by Lenox Dinnerware\u00a0\u00a0Living Room: Registering for your living room can be divided into two sections\u2014living in the space and entertaining in the space. Living includes decorative items such as throws, pillows, storage and frames. Entertaining includes barware, coasters, decorative items such as candles and bowls. You can also add a sound system for your iPod to the list and even a new flatscreen TV and DVD player. When registering for your living room, think about your lifestyle as a couple\u2014do you like to entertain a lot? Are you \u201clay on the couch and read the paper or watch TV\u201d people? Once you can define your at home living style, you\u2019ll be able to create your living room\u2019s must-register-for list.Shown: Brushed silver 5×7 wall frame, available at Crate & Barrel\u00a0Outdoor Space: Whether you have a garden, deck or front porch, there are a wide variety of outdoor furniture and accessories you can register for. One great gift item is the monogrammed or custom doormat but you can also add complete table and chair sets, gardening tools and accessories for outdoor entertaining.Shown: Personalized Coir with Rubber Frame Doormat, available at Restoration HardwareAnne Chertoff is the author of The Wedding Organizer available at russellandhazel.com."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Your Wedding Wish List: Why You Need a Registry and What to Add to It","item":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/your-wedding-wish-list-why-you-need-a-registry-and-what-to-add-to-it\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]