Wedding Registry Basics
Before you set up a registery for your wedding, lets look at the basics.
The best first step would be to take inventory of what you already both have. Next, you can jump on line or browse through magazines to see what is
available.
Online just google bridal or wedding registry. The search will floor you. As far as magazines, any bridal magazine will have suggested places to register and plenty of ideas and pictures to wet the appetite.
Another place is store registries. Make a few stops at some of your favorite places to shop and browse their inventory. Depending on how involved your fiance wants to get, you may want to make these initial trips alone. With hectic schedules, you can gather information and share it with him later.
What kind of entertaining do you both enjoy?
What are your favorite colors?
What are your interests?
Do you have a hobby?
Thinking about some of these questions before you register will ensure gifts you will both enjoy receiving. I also gives your guests options and ideas of the items you are interested in.
Today the door is wide open when it comes to choosing what can be on your registry. After the two of you discuss your interest, make an appointment with a registry consultant. Try to schedule this on a week day evening to avoid crowds. By meeting with a consultant, they are able to help you coordinate color patterns and tailor the size of your list to the number of guests invited to your wedding.
In today’s world, technology makes registering a little fun. With the use of scan
guns, you zap the items bar code (guys love this hands on approach) and that item is added to your list. Everything is computerized. Guests will have the list within minutes to do there shopping. Remember to choose items in several price ranges – from a $25.00 car kit to a $250.00 place setting. Some family guests or bridal parties pool together for a group gift.
Another great thing about this is the fact most stores have online sites. Ordering a gift for your wedding couldn’t be easier. In this fast paced world, a guest can order a gift over their noon lunch break or later at night after checking their email.
Gifts can be sent ahead of time for guests with prior obligations and unable to attend the wedding. And there are others organized enough to purchase a gift in advance to avoid last minute shopping when the list has less to choose from.
OK, now for the basics. These are items you may want to consider. They are the essentials when first setting up house.
Tableware:
- 8 – 12 place settings in your chosen pattern (formal patterns usually have a dinner plate, salad/dessert plate, bread & butter plate, cup & saucer) Other additional pieces to consider are a soup/cereal bowl, platters, gravy boat and sugar bowl and creamer. You can also register for a casual set which has four pieces. To avoid duplicates register at one store. If you don’t have much space, limit the number of setting. You can always add to the set later.
Flatware:
- Order the same quantity as you did for place settings. This includes a Dinner fork, Dinner knife, salad/dessert fork and tea dessert spoon. If you choose a formal and casual set, you can opt for a set in sterling silver and stainless steel.
Glassware:
- Again, register for the same quantity of glasses as you did for
dinnerware. It maybe a good idea to have an extra set for hosting parties or family gatherings. The most used pieces are the goblet, ice beverage glass, wine glasses and or champagne flutes. Extra sets of plain old fashion glasses are a good idea too.
Cookware:
- Cookware can be registered for in sets or individula pieces. Some of the main pieces include a 10″ frying pan, griddle pan, tow and three quart sauce pans, six quart stockpot and roating pan. When choosing your cookware remember that quality is best. The better the cookware the better your heat distribution will be making for some good cooking.
Kitchen Basics:
- Some of the small kitchen appliances you might want to consider are a Blender, Electric can opener, Coffee maker, Hand Mixer, Microwave, Toaster and Food processor. For your cutlery, it is nice to have a 8″ chef knife, Utility knife, Paring knife, Shears, Bread knife, 8 – 12 Steak knives and a Knife block to store them.
Linens: 
- It is a good thing to register for at least three sets of sheets and pillow cases. Other accessories might include a Comforter, Bed skirt, extra Pillows and blankets. For the bath, register for at least three sets of towels which include the hand, face and bath towels. Think about a shower curtain, bath mats or rugs and guest towels.
Once you register, stay organized. Save mailing labels on packages. They are proof of purchases. You may need them in case of returns or exchanges. Keep track of your list and who sent what in your wedding planner. It makes sending out Thank-Yous much easier.
It seems like a daunting list to set up house doesn’t it? Keeping some of the basics in mind before registering your wedding, will save you time and money. Once the wedding planning is over and you start your new life together, there will be plenty of other things to do besides shop for the basics.
Uncategorized, wedding planning | Vicki Hasemann | October 16, 2009
This is really very nice post and I think that you have made much effort to getther this unique information that is very useful to me also.
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I love the scanning gun, but the thrill wears off after 2 -3 zaps. I’ll stick with the range where I can blow up clays. Actually, at this point I have most of what I want for household stuff so I guess I’d have to register for toaster over #2.
How about diamond necklace #1?? Too much?
Kate
Speaking of unusualy things I fancy registering for a house building project in Uganda. The collection of domestic stuff began when I was a teen so we’re pretty set in that category – we’d rather have adventures! It used to be taboo and now several couples seem to register for such unique items.
I usually buy the rest of a couple place settings . . . somehow there’s always a strange number left over, like 3 bowls, 5 plates and what have you. Seems like a good idea to round them out.
Katie
This is all wonderful information and checklists. Thank you!
Martin O’Connor
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I find that over the years people have been registering at the higher end places to cash in on the gifts they wouldn’t shop for themselves or just for status sake.
What do you find the trend to be and should the couple keep the budget of the people they are inviting in mind when deciding?
Jennifer Battaglino
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Wedding registry is great for the guests! And a lot of them can be bought online, shipped, and wrapped free of charge. I did this for my friend’s wedding present, and they even put a card on itwhich you can dictate a message. The only thing is that if you want to return the present for whatever reason, you only get credit back.
MissMentor
Having a Weeding Register is a smart move. It makes the buying process easy for your guests and you can have what you really need rather than relying on guests’ fantasy taht end you up wtih 5 sets of dinner plates, 3 toaster or hot water boilers …..
John Ho
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I love that they have scanners now. I remember how tedious it was filling in sku numbers and details for 50 or 60 items.
Lisa McLellan
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Looks like a ton of fun! Thanks
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Few things demonstrate the differences between the sexes as does these prenup activities.
Martin O’Connor
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Wow. This is amazing! I had no idea so much went into planning the various activities concomitant to a wedding. The registry is another area that my wife planned alone.
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We’ve been married 16 years and are still using the same (formal but timeless) tableware and flatware we received as wedding gifts. So choose wisely…!
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i adore The basics for a couple
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April Braswell
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I feel like I keep saying “excellent advice” over and over to you, but that’s because you give such excellent advice! I especially like the part about choose items in various price ranges. I hate when a registry has nothing in my price range except a pot (and that’s not including the lid!). Some items are just outrageous!
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Looks like a very complete list for the couple about to get married. I wonder if Bass Pro Shops offers a wedding registry service?
Seize the Day,
Rob
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This is an area I knew little to nothing about, until I read your post. This is great information for anyone planning a wedding of any size.
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More valuable info.
Your a wedding expert!
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Looks like fun. It’s like having anything you want at the candy store (execpt I don’t eat candy but you get the idea:).
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Ooooou! That scanner looks like fun! Is there a better time of year to have a registry? Like just after new year.
Keri Eagan
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