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Basic Registry Checklist
Registering is your chance to pick out great gifts you want and need. The traditional, classic wedding
registry includes everything you need for a home, from table settings to bed
sheets. Feel free to register for anything, even items
not traditionally considered registry gifts. To help you start, here is a list of some
items on a typical wedding gift registry.
Tableware Basics
Register for 8 to 12 place settings.
Casual china typically comes in 4-piece place settings: dinner plate, salad
plate, soup/cereal bowl, and mug
Fine china usually comes in 5-piece place settings: dinner plate, salad/dessert plate, bread and butter plate,
cup, and saucer
You may also want to include 8 to 12 rim soup bowls, which can double as pasta bowls
and 8 to 12 chargers, the charger sits under the dinner plate to add a
decorative touch.
Flatware Basics
Register for the same number as place settings.
A 5-piece flatware setting includes dinner fork, knife, salad fork, tablespoon,
and teaspoon
You may also want to consider a hostess set and other serveware.
Crystal & Glassware Basics
The rule of thumb is one piece of glassware per place setting, usually between 8
and 12. It's a good idea to have extras in case of breakage or if you entertain
a lot. If you choose crystal glasses, include red and white wineglasses, water
goblets, champagne flutes, and double-old fashioned glasses. For other types of
glassware, think of what you and your mate enjoy drinking and register accordingly.
Red wineglasses
White wineglasses
Water goblets
Champagne flutes
Double old-fashioned glasses
Iced beverage glasses
Cookware & Bakeware Basics
To make sure you have all the basics, you can get cookware in boxed sets that
include a range of 7 to 20 pieces. If you do not want a boxed set, here's what we
recommend:
4- to 5-inch skillet
10- to 12-inch skillet
3-quart or 1-quart saucepan with lid
4- to 6-quart saucepan with lid
Dutch oven (4- to 6-quarts)
Steamer insert
Casserole dish
Colander
Tea kettle
Pizza Pan
Cookie sheet
Kitchen Appliance Basics
Register for these basic kitchen appliances.
Blender
Coffeemaker
Food processor
Hand mixer
Cutlery Basics
If you've never owned a set of high-quality knives, now is the time to get them!
Set of steak knives
Chef's knife
Bread knife
Paring knife
Utility knife
Sharpening steel
Pair of kitchen shears
Bed & Bath Basics
The mark of quality bed linen
are thread-count and fabric. The higher the thread-count the better. Also the
more cotton, the better the sheet.
Three to four sets of sheets
Three to four pillowcases per pillow
Duvet or down comforter
Mattress pads
Bedcover
Blankets
Four to six bath towels
Guest towels
Four to six washcloths
The Extras
Of course, there are all sorts of extra things to register for from video
equipment to camping gear.
Down payment on a new house
Tools
Camera equipment
Computer equipment and electronics
Patio and outdoor gear
Large appliances
Sports or fitness gear
Anything you want!!!
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