With the thrill of wedding planning ranging from dress shopping to cake tasting, one aspect that is equally as important in choosing gift registry items. We’ve compiled some of the most important items to include in your registry that will make picking your gifts a breeze.

What is a registry? A wedding registry is a handpicked list of gifts that an engaged couple makes to make their wedding guests’ gift-giving experience more convenient and more direct.

It’s almost sure to be stress-free, and it can be handled from the luxury of your own sofa, unlike many components of wedding planning. It’s all the joy of internet shopping without the hassle of a credit card charge.  What’s not to love about curating a wishlist that will come true?

A wedding register puts your future self and your guests on the right track. You receive items you’re sure you’ll use and appreciate, and they have easy accessibility to wedding gift choices. Of all, wedding guests aren’t the only ones looking for ideas—couples need inspiration as well.

Here are the most important items to include in your registry…

Kitchen Items

Kitchen items are something that you will never have enough of. The heart of any happy home is the kitchen. That being said, it is probably the most used room in your home, which is why these items are so important to include in your registry.

Whether you’re a prospective Top Chef candidate or a first-time cook, it’s critical to have the correct equipment in your kitchen.

These are the fundamental kitchen necessities:

• Cookware (pots and pans sets)
• Bakeware
• Specialty appliances ( Instant Pots and air-fryers)
• Knives
• Stand mixer
• Food processor
• Electric kettle
• Toaster oven

Dining and Entertaining Items

Including dining and entertaining items in your registry is a very good idea to complete the kitchen’s next best friend. You can easily complete your dinnerware sets through a gift registry and guests will like the option of varying prices.

It’s crucial to register for dining and entertaining items even if you don’t intend on hosting holiday festivities in the near future. After all, you never know when an impromptu dinner party will happen (and it’s always a good idea to be prepared).

• Glassware
• Dishware
• Mugs
• Wine glasses
• Champagne flutes
• Salad bowls
• Serving bowls, platters, and trays 
• Pitchers (for coffee or water) 
• Cheese and charcuterie boards
• Wine decanter 
• Gravy boat 
• Specialty glassware (margarita glasses, martini glasses, rocks glasses) 

Home and Décor Items

The living space establishes the tone of the house and reflects your personality as the reception area for visitors. It’s also a gathering place for family members to unwind, share tales, and make memories.

With a selection of registry items to meet your style, make your living room both pleasant and well-decorated. To get you started, here are a few of our favourite suggestions to consider including in your registry.

• Candles and candlesticks 
• Flower vases 
• Vacuum
• Lamps
• Television
• Bookends
• Picture frames
• Throw blankets
• Wall clocks

Linen Items

Some of the most comforting times we have are scooped up under the duvet and so items you should include in your registry definitely extend to linens as well!

Tying the knot is the ideal time to update your bedroom. To ensure your closets are packed with just about everything you’ll need to create a warm home, register for these must-haves.

• Pillows
• Duvet
• Bed-linen
• Mattress topper
• Storage baskets
• Bath towels
• Robes
• Bath mats

The Backyard items

As a newlywed couple, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the linens section or spend hours deciding which flatware you’d like to purchase. However, if you have access to an outside place, don’t forget to register for a few items to make your prospective alfresco gatherings the best on the block. There are a variety of great registry presents that will assist you in making your yard the go-to entertainment area in your house.

Your groom will also be pleased with some of the items you’ve included in your registry when he finds out that a barbeque is waiting in the patio.

• Barbeque set
• Grill
• Picnic basket
• Outdoor string lights
• Fire pit
• Metal lanterns
• Hammock