Bridal Registry Checklist

Ready to begin your bridal registry? Before you start, there are certain items you must have on the list. As you may have tons of final preparations and decisions to make for the wedding, why not make this easy on yourself. We have a detailed bridal registry checklist ready for you, so that you have fun while you're shopping for your favorite items at the store, rather than worrying.

Wedding Gift Registry Checklist

The following bridal gift registry checklist is divided in different segments for various occasions. This list will help you prepare for any kind of parties, dinners, and lunches, after your wedding is over. To help you get settled in your new life, make a print of the bridal registry checklist, to help make things easy while selecting items.

Fine Dining Place Setting
As we all know that one place setting is not going to be enough. For you to be able to entertain your friends, family, and guests for any kind of occasion, choose at least 12 place settings.

Dinnerware

• Sugar Bowl and Creamer
• Salt and Pepper Shakers
• Medium/Large Platters
• Storage Protector Sets
• Gravy Boat and Stand
• Covered Casseroles
• Teapot/Coffeepot
• 12 5-Piece Place Settings
• 12 Soup/Cereal/Pasta Bowls
• 12 Accent Plates

Serveware

• Serving Platters
• Serving Trays
• Cake Plate
• Serving Utensils
• Ice Bucket and Tongs
• Serving Bowls
• Pitchers

Table Linens

• 12 Napkins
• 12 Napkin Rings
• 12 Placemats
• Tablecloths
• Table Runners

Fancy Giftware

• Decorative Bowls
• Decorative Vases
• Candle Holders
• Picture Frames
• Photo Albums
• Ring Dish

Casual Dining Place Setting
Every boxed set has 4 place settings. You and your husband eat two meals a day, and then you're out of clean dishes. So, instead of spending time, money, and electricity over washing the dishes in the dish washer, why not prepare beforehand.

Dinnerware

• Mug/Cup and Saucer
• Dinner Plates
• Salad Plates
• Cereal Bowls

Casual Glassware (8-12 each)

• Double Old-Fashioned Glasses
• Red Wine Glasses
• White Wine Glasses
• Ice Bucket and Tongs
• Juice Glasses
• Goblets
• High Balls

Table Linens

• 8-12 Napkins
• 8-12 Napkin Rings
• 8-12 Placemats
• Tablecloths
• Table Runners

Kitchen
Every newly married couple should have a well-equipped, fully functioning kitchen. Stock your cabinet with a 10-14 piece cookware set. Next step would be to add specialized items to your kitchen to make it usable.

Cookware Set

• Wok/Stir Fry Pan
• Fry or Omelet Pan
• Sauce Pans
• Dutch Oven
• Sauté Pan
• Roasting Pan

Cutlery

• 8-12 Steak Knife
• Knife Block Set
• Bread Knife
• Chef's Knife
• Paring Knife
• Carving Knife
• Santoku Knife

Bakeware

• Loaf Pan
• Baking Pan
• Cooling Rack
• Muffin Pan
• Jelly Roll Pan
• Cookie Sheets
• Nonstick Bakeware Set
• Ceramic Bakeware Set
• Glass Bakeware Set

Electric Appliances

• Stand Mixer
• Hand Mixer
• Rice Cooker
• Slow Cooker
• Blender
• Deep Fryer
• Toaster
• Coffeemaker
• Coffee Grinder
• Espresso Machine
• Food Processor
• Toaster Oven
• Waffle Maker
• Juice Extractor
• Ice Cream Maker
• Grilling Machine

Bedding
Now it depends on the number of rooms in your apartment or house to add bare necessities for bed lines in the bridal registry checklist. So, let's count this. One set of bed linens on the bed itself, one set would be in the laundry, and one more set of bed linen in the closet.

Master and Guest Bedrooms

• 3 Flat Sheets
• 3 Fitted Sheets
• 3 Pairs of Pillowcases
• Comforters
• Pillows
• Pillow Shams
• Bedskirts
• Mattress Pads
• Duvet Covers
• Summer and Winter Blankets

Bathroom
Similar to the bedroom necessities, you need to have a good stock. One set of towels you used in the morning, one set will be on the shelf, and another set in the laundry. And as for the guest bathroom, four sets would be enough.

Master and Guest Bathrooms

• 6 Bath Sheets
• 6 Bath Towels
• 6 Hand Towels
• 6 Washcloths
• 2 Bath Rug
• 2 Tub Mats
• Tumbler
• Soap Dish
• Wastebasket
• Tissue Holder
• Shower Curtain
• Shower Curtain Rings
• Lotion Dispenser
• Toothbrush Holder

Miscellaneous
Now these items mentioned below can be added in your bridal registry checklist. Depending on your necessity, you can add or take out the items.

Décor

• Wall Clocks
• Wall Mirrors
• Framed Art
• Candles and Holders
• Picture Frames
• Hand Vacuum
• Iron and Ironing Board
• Air Purifier
• Rolling Suitcase Set
• Carry-On/Backpack

Here are some articles on traditional wedding gifts and personalized wedding gifts for more ideas.

Setting up a wedding registry checklist is the fun a bride-to-be can have before all the somewhat nerve wrecking events of the wedding begin. Not that other wedding preparations are boring or not important, bridal registry checklist doesn't make you tired, burnout, or stressed. So relax, call your maid-of-honor, and go have fun shopping for some wedding presents.