From the early days of your engagement to well after the wedding, your friends and family will want to shower you with gifts—exciting right? This is your opportunity to outfit your newlywed nest with much-needed tech upgrades, entertaining essentials and the basic household items that make a house a home. Before scanning a single champagne glass, take inventory of what you have, room by room. And think about your lifestyle—now and down the road. A couple who loves to cook may have a kitchen-heavy wish list, while the entertainers may load up on decor and tabletop options. Cover all the bases with our checklist, then add a few hobby- or style-specific picks from there. Need a tent for two? Go for it! Eyeing living room furniture? Ask for it! Get inspired by our favorite picks below then start your own registry here.
From everyday pieces to just-for-fun finds, we rounded up our favorite registry items.
Outfit your kitchen with some cookware that isn't spattered and stained from generations' past. Everything from spatulas to high-tech stick-resistant baking sheets are fair game.
Le Creuset 5.5 quart signature round Dutch oven, $330, Bloomingdales.com This iconic brand’s cookware goes from oven to table—and it’s built to last a lifetime.
Wüsthof 12-piece knife set, $250, Amazon.com Love to cook? A deluxe set of super-sharp blades makes meal prep easy.
Love to cook? Ask for a few time-saving and specialty electrics that make meal prep easier. After the first use, you'll wonder how you ever managed to live without that fancy stand mixer.
Cuisinart Extreme Brew 12-cup coffee maker, $100, BedBathandBeyond.com This programmable machine brews a perfect pot of joe up to 25 percent faster than other coffee makers.
Keeping your lawn well hydrated can be a major pain, but it doesn't have to be. Enter Rachio, a smart sprinkler controller that does all of the thinking for you—really. All you have to do is replace your existing controller with the Rachio system, connect it to your home's Wi-Fi and customize your settings based on sun exposure and soil and plant type and it'll automatically calculate the right watering cycles. It even syncs up with local weather reports to check for rain so you don't waste water. And if you're away from home, you can start, stop or change the sprinkler settings from your smartphone. Get ready for a lower water bill and lush green lawn.
KitchenAid 7 cup food processor, $100, Target.com It slices, shreds and mixes: After the first use, you'll wonder how you ever lived without this genius multitasker.
There are certain household electrics that just make life easier and there are some that are a bit of a stretch. Even if no one opts to purchase the new TV, often times the big-box store you're registering at will offer you a discount on any left over items so you can snag it later for a reduced price.
Dyson V8 Absolute, $600, Dyson.com This powerful cord-free vacuum converts to a handheld.
Insignia 39" LED Smart Roku TV, $240, BestBuy.com Stream movies, music and radio with a Roku TV that features wide-angle viewing.
Weber Spirit propane gas grill, $499, HomeDepot.com It’s got ample room for cooking and meal prep and the porcelain-enameled surface makes clean-up a breeze.
Casper the Casper mattress, $950 for a queen, Casper.com Group gifting is trending, so don't be afraid to put a few expensive items—like a comfy new mattress—on your wish list.
Ceci Thompson Dolce Vita copper cart, $299, CB2.com Get the (cocktail) party started with a sleek, fully-stocked bar cart.
World Market Pilsner glasses, $8 for a set of 4, WorldMarket.com Add extra sets of go-to barware to your wish list and you’ll never run out when friends are over. Read More
