Weddings are built on time honoured customs that span thousands of years. While values change according to various societal and cultural traditions, your needs are as unique and special as you are. Today, millions of couples are registering for their wedding and it makes good sense to customize your registry. This is your golden opportunity to tailor a checklist to you and your betrothed’s desires. You can fashion a selection of items that you will love and truly cherish during your lifetime together.
The Kitchen and Dining Room
There are so many beautiful (and practical) household objects, why ask for something that you won’t use? If you don’t love it and don’t think you’ll use it, then there’s no point in adding it to your list. Plates, serving utensils, stemware, and flatware are items that you probably will enjoy for years to come. Choose patterns and styles that you both like. White dishes and contemporary stemware from DotMaison are terrific options because they can be dressed up or down. If you do plan to entertain, you may want to choose a second set of china, crystal, and silver for those special occasions. Otherwise, well-made dishware in sets of twelve will meet most of your needs. Don’t forget to add quality all-purpose knives, pots, pans, bake ware, a hand mixer, and specific small appliances. Table clothes, napkins, napkin rings, pilsner glasses, and/or champagne flutes will provide a graceful touch to romantic dinners and holiday meals with friends and relatives.
Household Needs
Luxurious sheet sets, blankets, comforters, and towels never go out of style, particularly when designs compliment your needs. Just like dishes, bedding, towels and sheets will be used daily, so look for quality and remember to include guest linens, hand-towels, and face cloths. These practical gifts will help turn your house or flat into a home. Feel free to add picture frames, clocks, lamps, colourful throws/pillows, glass vases, candle holders, and floor cushions to your checklist!
Fun Items
Consider unique recreational choices. If you love to bake, specialty bread machines, grills, juicers, coffee grinders, and cappuccino machines are items that you probably won’t purchase for yourselves after the wedding. DVDs, CDs, and games will provide entertainment. Barbeques, spa items, camping gear, and mountain bikes can add excitement and pizazz to married life. A well-made set of luggage or backpacks makes the ideal gift, especially if you plan to jet off on a honeymoon get-a-way.
Tools and Cleaning Supplies
While not the most glamorous items: power tools, a household tool set, cleaning supplies, and appliances are gifts that are worth their weight in gold! Laundry accessories, vacuums, air-purifiers, and kitchen appliances are pricier must-have items that are often difficult for young couples to afford. Laundry hampers, trash cans, cleaning baskets and storage containers will help you to stay organized, thereby eliminating some of the stress that is natural during the early months of marriage.
Think outside the box; plan around the seasons and for the holidays. Your personalized wedding registry checklist provides the perfect opportunity to bring your dream into reality!
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