All things registry

Creating your registry should be fun! I outlined some suggestions below, but the most important thing to remember is to enjoy the process! I love the idea of making it into a fun date night so that it’s something you can do together!

POPULAR REGISTRY PLATFORMS

Crate & Barrel

Benefits: 15% completion discount for 6 months, in store experiences

Limitations: Limited to items that are sold at CB2 and Crate & Barrel

Great for: Dishware, bedding, servingware, & home items

Target

Benefits: 15% completion discount, group gifting available, in store experience

Limitations: No cash fund, smaller selection than Amazon

Great for: Target lovers! Target has several great exclusive lines including Figment, Hearth & Hand, and Embark

Amazon

Benefits: You can add almost anything you would like, most people are familiar with the platform, 20% completion discount, free shipping

Limitations: No cash fund, no group gifting

Great for: Large range in products

Third Party - With Joy, The Knot, Honeyfund, etc.

Benefits: You can add links from almost any website, offers a competition discount, integrates well with wedding website, offers cash fund

Limitations: Typically requires a fee for cash gifts, no in store experiences, more challenging return process

Great for: Prioritizing a cash fund, have specific wishlist items that are not available in other registries

YOUR REGISTRY - BY THE NUMBERS

How many items should I add?

You should typically add 2x your expected guest count. If you are expecting 100 guests, then add 200 items!

How much should the items cost?

The key to a good registry is having a good distribution of items in various pricepoints. A popular breakdown is:

Under $50:  10% of your items

$50 - $100: 50% of your items

$100 - $200: 30% of your items

Above $200: 10% of your items

You can then keep an eye on your registry and if you notice a certain pricepoint is running low on items, you can add more!

REGISTRY IDEAS

For the Kitchen

***Brands to consider: Caraway, Figment, Beautiful, KitchenAid***

Air fryer

Toaster

Stand mixer

Stand mixer attachments

Pot & pan set 

Cookie sheets

Tea towels

Pot holders

Cookbooks (some of my favs: Magnolia Collection, Celebrate with Babs, Maman, Half Baked Harvest)

Electric tea kettle

Coffee machine 

Nespresso machine

Pour over station

Dishware set

Glassware set

Silverware set 

Apron

Cooking utensils

Salt & Pepper grinder

Coffee mugs 

Oil dispensers

Slow cooker

Pressure cooker

Spice wrack

Knife set

Host with the Most

Wine chiller

Serving platter

Charcuterie board(s)

Salad bowl

Serving utensils

Taper candle set

Tablecloth

Set of napkins

Napkin rings

Glass chargers

Cake stand

Decanger

Gravy boat

Ice bucket & tongs

Pitcher

Placemats

For the Home

Nice sheets

Bedding

Set of towels

Hand towels

Hamper

Throw blankets

Heated blanket

Decorative pillows

Storage solutions

Decor - lamps, picture frames, baskets

Coffee table books 

Ginger jars

Candles

Candle lamp

Wireless lamp

Wall art

Set of coasters

Bar cart

Humidifier

Steamer

Vacuum

Tineco Vacuum / Mop duo

Outdoor Lovers

Lawn chairs

Solo Stove fire pit

Outdoor pizza oven

Cooler

Hiking backpack

Tent

Fishing pole

Hiking poles

Outdoor blanket

Outdoor lighting

Grill & BBQ tools

Lawn games

Outdoor speaker

Just for Fun

Pickleball Paddles

Disposable camera

Luggage

Experience gifts - massage certificate, tickets, etc.

Gift card for photo album (my fav is Artifact Uprising)

This just acts as a guide - make your registry your own! If you have specific hobbies and things you like to do together, lean into it! Add things that you will use for years to come and have fun with!