Bridal Registry Checklist

Bridal Registry Checklist

Tableware

Choose a pattern for both formal tableware and casual tableware and register for 8 – 10 place settings for each.

5-piece formalwear place setting will include:
  • Dinner plate
  • Salad/dessert plate
  • Bread and butter plate
  • Cup
  • Saucer
4-piece casualware place setting will include:
  • Dinner plate
  • Salad/dessert plate
  • Soup/cereal bowl
  • Mug
Other tableware items to consider include:
  • Napkin holder
  • Gravy boat
  • Salt and pepper shakers
  • Serving bowls
  • Serving platter
  • Sugar and creamer set
  • Salad bowl and servers
  • Soup tureen and ladle
  • Butter dish
  • Cake stand
  • Placemats (formal and informal)
  • Tablecloth (formal and informal)
  • Cloth napkins (formal and informal)
  • Napkin rings

Flatware

Choose a design for a 5-piece set of formal silverware, and also a design for a 5-piece set of stainless steel everyday-wear. Register for as many settings of flatware as you’ve registered for dinnerware.

Each flatware set should include:
  • Dinner fork
  • Salad/dessert fork
  • Dinner knife
  • Soup spoon
  • Tea spoon
Other flatware to consider includes:
  • Set of steak knives
  • Salad servers
  • Cake server
  • Gravy ladle

Kitchen

Kitchen Appliances to consider:
  • Blender
  • Coffeemaker
  • Coffee bean/spice grinder
  • Electric can opener
  • Food processor
  • Bread maker
  • Hand mixer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster or toaster oven
  • Salad Spinner
  • Slow cooker
  • Rice cooker
  • Dutch oven
  • Panini press
  • Ice cream maker
  • Deep fryer
  • Waffle maker
Kitchen accessories to consider:
  • Ice cream scoop
  • Tongs
  • Measuring cup set
  • Measuring spoon set
  • Pepper mill
  • Oven mitts
  • Turkey baster
  • Basting brushes
  • Can opener
  • Garlic press
  • Cheese grater
  • Veggie peeler
  • Citrus zester
  • Knife sharpener
  • Spatulas
  • Wooden spoons
  • Whisk
  • Meat thermometer
  • Bottle opener
  • Corkscrew
  • Glass or plastic containers for leftovers
For cooking and baking needs:
  • 10-inch frying pan or skillet
  • Grill pan or griddle
  • Two-quart and three-quart saucepans
  • Six-quart stockpot
  • Roasting pan
  • Broiler pan
  • Cooling rack
  • Casserole dish
  • Cookie sheets
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cutting boards

Glassware

  • Red wine glasses
  • White wine glasses
  • Water goblet
  • Coffee mugs
  • Coaster sets
  • Juice glasses
  • Carafe
Other glassware items to consider:
  • Margarita glasses
  • Martini glasses
  • Margarita pitcher
  • Pilsner glasses
  • Double old-fashioned glasses
  • Champagne flutes
  • Highball glasses
  • Seven-piece bar tool set
  • Ice bucket
  • Cocktail shaker

Linens

Register for two sets of sheets: one set for your own bed and one for a guest bed.

  • Flat sheets
  • Fitted sheets
  • Pillows
  • Pillowcases
  • Pillow shams
  • Accent pillows
  • Comforter or duvet
  • Duvet cover
  • Bed skirt
  • Blankets
  • Mattress cover
Bathroom Linens:

Register for two sets of towels per bathroom – one for every day use and one special set for guests.

  • Hand towels
  • Face towels
  • Bath towels
  • Washcloths

Bath

Bathroom items to consider:
  • Soap dispenser
  • Toothbrush holder
  • Lotion dispenser
  • Shower radio
  • Tumbler
  • Tissue holder
  • Bathrobes
  • Bath mat
  • Tub mat
  • Shower curtain
  • Scale
  • Shower head
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet cover
  • Waste basket

Décor and home essentials

This is a great place to offer both small and large ticket items for guests in all budget ranges. Some items to consider include:

  • Vases
  • Frames
  • Wall art
  • Wall mirrors
  • Throw blanket
  • Table lamps
  • Bar cart
  • Sofa
  • Ottoman
  • Television
  • Chandelier
  • Hamper
  • Vacuum (full sized or hand held)
  • Iron
  • Steamer
  • Ironing board

Outdoor Items

  • Patio furniture
  • Patio umbrella
  • Picnic basket and accessories
  • Snow blower
  • Garden hose
  • Grill
  • Sports or camping equipment that you may want/need (suggestions: tennis raquets, tent, backpacks, badminton set, bocce ball, etc. use your imagination!)