| The "Must Have" Wedding Registry Checklist So your getting married for the presents! Hey, who isn't? As you wonder the aisles with your bar-code scanner and wish list you’re bound to feel guilty about the materialism of it all. Realistically though, you’re actually doing your guests a favor. Technically, while you are not supposed to ask for gifts, etiquette dictates that guests at least repay you for the dinner in one form or another. Ahhh, the beauty of the Bridal Registry! What a marvelous concept! Your guests actually prefer to know exactly what you wish for and are happy to have you hand pick every item. Remember, not registering could result in an overabundance of bath towels and crock pots! So, let us share with you a simple guide to choosing everything you’ll need to get started on "happily ever after". We’ll help you identify the everyday essentials, as well as life’s little luxuries. DINNERWARE Choose the following for Formal & CasualDinner plates Sandwich/lunch plates Salad/dessert plates Bread and butter plates Cups and saucers Rimmed soup bowls Soup/cereal bowls Fruit bowls Open vegetable dishes Covered vegetable dishes Gravy boat Sugar bowl Creamer Small platter Medium platter Large platter Salt and pepper shakers Coffeepot Teapot
Serving Pieces Butter dish Canapé tray Chip and dip server Covered cake plate Large salad bowl Rectangular baker Relish tray Round baker Salad bowl set Serving tray
FLATWARE Choose the following for Formal & Casual Place settings Serving spoons Serving forks Salad tongs Ladle Cake/pie server
GLASSWARE Formal Glassware/Stemware Brandy snifters Champagne flutes Margarita glasses Margarita pitcher Martini glasses Martini pitcher Pitcher Red wine glasses Water goblets White wine glasses Wine decanter
Casual Glassware/Barware KITCHEN Accessories Centerpiece Coasters Cookbooks Dishcloths/towels Napkin holder Oven mitts Paper towel holder Pot holders Spice rack Spoon rest Storage containers Tea kettle
Appliances Blender Bread machine Chocolate fountain Coffee grinder Coffeemaker Deep fryer Electric can opener Electric fry pan Electric knife Espresso machine Food processor FoodSaver food sealer Hand blender Hand mixer Ice cream maker Indoor grill Juicer Microwave oven Mini food chopper Popcorn popper Rice cooker Roaster oven Slow cooker Smoothie maker Stand mixer Toaster/toaster oven Waffle iron
Bake ware Cookware Cookware set Griddle Grill pan Fondue set Omelet pan Pressure cooker Roasting pan Saucepans Skillets/frying pans Stir-fry pan Stockpot
Cutlery Bread knife Carving knife and fork Chef’s knife Cleaver Cutlery set Cutting boards Knife block Knife sharpener Paring knife Santoku knife Steak knives Utility knife
Gadgets Avocado slicer Bottle opener Can opener Cheese slicer Colander Corkscrew Drying rack Egg slicer Garlic press Grater/peeler/zester Ice cream scoop Kitchen timer Measuring cups & spoons Meat thermometer Pepper mill Pizza cutter Rolling pin Salad spinner Spatulas Strainer Tea ball Vegetable peeler
TABLE LINENS BED & BATH Master and Guest Bedroom Accent pillows Bedskirt Comforter Coverlet Duvet cover Pillows (specify standard, queen or king) Pillow cases (specify standard or king) Pillow shams Rugs Sheets (specify full, queen or king) Throws
Master and Guest Bath Bath accessories Bath rugs/mats Bath sheets Bath towels Curtain liners Hamper Hand towels Shower curtains Shower hooks Washcloths Wastebasket Weight scale
HOME FURNISHINGS HOME OFFICE Bookcases CD/DVD storage Computer desk/cabinet Desk chair Desk lamp Desktop organizers File cabinets Magazine rack
LUGGAGE 21” Carry-on 25” Wheeled upright 29” Wheeled upright Duffel bag Wheeled garment bag Tote
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