Wedding registry tips?

2015-03-11 19.27.46Earlier this month I went to a registry event at Crate & Barrel with one of my bridesmaids, Kristine. They closed the store to the public so couples — or friends, haha — could explore with no crowds and put together their registries. But let’s be honest. Kristine and I didn’t do anything productive. We munched on snacks, chit-chatted, walked around, chit-chatted, drank some delicious sparkling lemonade, and then chit-chatted some more.

So, now that I’m actually starting to work on the registry, I’m realizing I could use some help.

I browsed online for wedding registry checklists, but most of them aren’t especially helpful. It’s amazing how many items Justin and I had to google in order to figure out what they were. Here are just a few examples:

  • Mortar & Pestle (“Ohhh, I just saw those at Marshall’s!”)
  • Oil Mister
  • Biscuit Cutters
  • Ramekins
  • Soup Tureen (“Just looked it up, and I already forgot what it is.”)
  • Iced-tea Spoons (“They’re tall, for stirring!” Justin explains.)
  • Pierced Tablespoon
  • Fish Forks (“Sooo, forks?”)
  • Fish Knives (“Sooo, knives?”)2015-03-11 19.16.07 (1)
  • Hans Thyge and Akiko Kuwahata’s steel petanque set (“What are these? They’re kind of cool. I want them.”)

Anyway, I’d love to get your suggestions going forward as we continue to work on this project!

Married ladies: any advice on what you loved vs. what you wish you left off your list? Single ladies: can you think of any fun, non-traditional items to include? Guys: got any suggestions from the male perspective?

Feel free to post your thoughts in the comments below! Thanks! :)


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