guest blogger: bride to be tara talks about registering

my first guest blogger: the gorgeous miss tara, who is a fellow northeast ohio knottie and bride-to-be. after i saw one of her posts on the knot, i ask her to talk about registering… a perfect time of the year being the holiday shopping time and all! here’s some insight from a bride-to-be who’s recently been out “beeping” and her “Ultimate Wedding Registry List.”

enjoy and thanks tara!

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Who isn’t excited about registering? You basically get to create a wish list of items that will most likely be fulfilled. But for some reason it overwhelmed me. I think the thought of registering for so many things at one time, and all with the hope that you’ll have them for a long time was kind of stressful! What if we picked something that wouldn’t last long? What if we grew tired of what we chose? What if we register for things we would find weren’t really needed and totally forgot things that were?!? Because I’m an organization nut and love things like agendas and lists, I set out to find a “Registry Checklist.” I had seen plenty of them early on in the engagement – everywhere from bridal magazines to wedding shows to the internet. This should be easy, I thought. Click. Print. Off to the store!

But 4 or 5 lists later, I realized NONE of them were complete. One was completely missing baking supplies – cookie sheets, muffin pans, etc. Another didn’t mention anything of a wine opener. How am I supposed to use all these wine glasses if I don’t even have a way to get into that bottle?? Not one list I found suggested I register for an angel food cake pan, and that’s a family tradition!

After coming to the conclusion that the Ultimate (although some to claim to be) Registry List did not exist, I decided to create a list of my own. I pulled ideas from the other lists I found, suggestions from the websites I was already registered at, and items brewed from the churnings of my own imagination. I’m sure I forgot a few things here and there, but that’s why I left the blank lines at the end of each section. So if you have your heart set on that cowhide rug… well, you’ll be able to add it.

Tara’s Ultimate Wedding Registry List

Dinnerware

1. Dinner plates – formal
2. Dinner plates – everyday 
3. Salad plates – formal
4. Salad plates – everyday
5. Soup bowls – formal
6. Soup bowls – everyday
7. Cereal bowls
8. Cups and saucers – formal
9. Cups and saucers – everyday
10. Plastic plates, cups, bowls 
11. Chargers 
12. Serving tray 
13. Serving bowls 
14. Serving platters 
15. Pasta bowls – individual 
16. Pasta bowl – serving 
17. Bread baskets 
18. Salad bowl and servers set 
19. Sugar and creamer set 
20. Soup tureen and ladle 
21. Butter dish 
22. Napkin holder 
23. Gravy boat/stand 
24. Place mats
25. Tablecloths 
26. Table runner 
27. Cloth napkins
28. Napkin rings 
29. _____________________ 
30. _____________________

Knives and Flatware

1. Flatware set 
2. Block knife set 
3. Steak knives 
4. Knife sharpener 
5. Kitchen shears 
6. Cutting boards 
7. Flatware caddy 
8. _____________________ 
9. _____________________ 
10. _____________________

Glassware

1. Coffee mugs
2. Cocktail shaker 
3. Carafe 
4. Water goblets 
5. Juice glasses 
6. Pitcher 
7. _____________________ 
8. _____________________ 
9. _____________________
10. _____________________

Barware

1. Red wineglasses
2. White wineglasses 
3. Lowball glasses
4. Highball glasses 
5. Margarita glasses
6. Martini glasses
7. Pilsner glasses 
8. Champagne flutes 
9. Bar tools 
10. Ice bucket and tongs 
11. Beverage bucket 
12. Wine fridge 
13. Wine opener 
14. Wine vacuum 
15. Wine cooler 
16. Wine rack 
17. Decanter 
18. Outdoor glassware 
19. Outdoor pitcher 
20. _____________________ 
21. _____________________ 
22. _____________________

Bakeware

1. Cookie sheets
2. Jelly roll pan 
3. Cooling rack 
4. 1 lb. loaf pan 
5. Mini loaf pans 
6. Muffin pan 
7. Mini muffin pan 
8. 13×9 cake pan 
9. 13×9 cake pan with lid 
10. 9” round cake pan
11. 9” square cake pan 
12. Pie plate 
13. Bakeware set, i.e. Pyrex 
14. Springform pan 
15. Angel food cake pan 
16. Bundt pan 
17. Tart pan 
18. Ramekins 
19. Cake stand 
20. Pizza stone 
21. Cookie cutters 
22. Cookie press 
23. Rolling pin 
24. Pastry board/cloth 
25. Flour sifter 
26. Biscuit cutters 
27. Kitchen torch 
28. Pastry bag 
29. _____________________ 
30. _____________________ 

Kitchen – Electrics

1. Blender 
2. Immersion blender 
3. Food processor – Large 
4. Food processor – Small 
5. Coffeemaker – Large 
6. Coffeemaker – Small 
7. Coffee grinder 
8. Espresso machine 
9. Stand mixer 
10. Hand Mixer 
11. Slow cooker 
12. Toaster 
13. Toaster oven 
14. Rice cooker 
15. Panini maker 
16. Ice cream maker 
17. Deep fryer 
18. Bread machine 
19. Popcorn popper 
20. Rice cooker 
21. Microwave 
22. Waffle maker 
23. George Foreman grill 
24. Juicer 
25. _____________________ 
26. _____________________ 
27. _____________________

Kitchen – Cookware

1. Pot rack 
2. Cookware set 
3. Broiler pan 
4. Griddle 
5. Double boiler 
6. Grill pan 
7. Dutch oven 
8. Roasting pan 
9. Roasting rack 
10. Steamer insert 
11. Wok/stir fry 
12. Casserole dish 
13. Cast iron pan 
14. Fondue set 
15. Panini press 
16. _____________________ 
17. _____________________ 
18. _____________________

Kitchen – Utensils

1. Tongs 
2. Measuring cups 
3. Measuring spoons 
4. Liquid measuring cups 
5. Basting brushes 
6. Pastry brush 
7. Silicon spatulas 
8. “Spoonula” 
9. Flipper spatula 
10. Slotted spatula 
11. Icing spatula 
12. Soup ladle 
13. Wooden spoons 
14. Slotted spoons 
15. Whisks 
16. Mesh skimmer 
17. Meat tenderizer 
18. Serving utensils 
19. _____________________ 
20. _____________________ 
21. _____________________

Kitchen – Gadgets

1. Ice cream scoop 
2. Salad spinner 
3. Timer 
4. Can opener 
5. Bottle opener 
6. Garlic press 
7. Cheese grater 
8. Veggie peeler 
9. Citrus zester 
10. Potato masher 
11. Pizza wheel 
12. Baster 
13. Rolling pin 
14. Flour sifter 
15. Meat thermometer 
16. Candy thermometer 
17. Kebab skewers 
18. BBQ set 
19. Vegetable chopper 
20. Citrus juicer 
21. Mortar and pestle 
22. Oil mister 
23. _____________________ 
24. _____________________ 
25. _____________________

Kitchen – Other

1. Cookbooks 
2. Canister set 
3. Utensil holder 
4. Mixing bowls 
5. Prep bowls 
6. Colander – large 
7. Colander – small 
8. Strainer 
9. Pepper mill 
10. Salt shaker 
11. Oven mitts 
12. Oven hot pads 
13. Trivets 
14. Spoon rest 
15. Splatter screens 
16. Dish towels 
17. Dish rags 
18. Bar towels 
19. Paper towel holder 
20. Dish scrubber 
21. Scrubber refills 
22. Sponges 
23. Olive oil cruet 
24. Apron 
25. Teakettle 
26. Water filtration system 
27. Indoor grill 
28. _____________________ 
29. _____________________ 
30. _____________________

Bedding

1. Flat sheets
2. Fitted sheets
3. Pillow cases
4. Duvet covers 
5. Comforter 
6. Mattress pad 
7. Feather bed 
8. Bed blanket 
9. Pillows 
10. Pillows to fill shams 
11. Shams 
12. Decorative pillows 
13. Bed skirt 
14. Extra sets of sheets for guest beds, sleeper sofas, or air mattresses 
15. _____________________ 
16. _____________________ 
17. _____________________

Bathroom

1. Soap dispenser 
2. Soap refills 
3. Toothbrush holder 
4. Lotion dispenser 
5. Shower radio 
6. Tumbler/cup 
7. Trash can 
8. Soap dish 
9. Cosmetic mirror 
10. Tissue holder 
11. Bathrobes
12. Slippers
13. Bath towels
14. Hand towels
15. Washcloths
16. Bath rug 
17. Tub mat 
18. Shower curtain 
19. Shower curtain liner 
20. Shower curtain rings 
21. Scale 
22. Hair dryer 
23. Electric toothbrush 
24. Showerhead 
25. Room fragrances 
26. _____________________ 
27. _____________________ 
28. _____________________

Home – Décor

1. Vases 
2. Frames 
3. Wall art 
4. Wall mirror 
5. Lamps 
6. Hurricanes 
7. Seasonal decor 
8. _____________________ 
9. _____________________ 
10. _____________________

Home – Electrics

1. Handheld vacuum 
2. Vacuum 
3. Space heater 
4. Humidifier 
5. Iron 
6. Handheld steamer 
7. TV 
8. DVD player 
9. Stereo 
10. Grill 
11. Snow blower 
12. Clock 
13. Smoke detectors 
14. Digital camera 
15. Photo printer 
16. _____________________ 
17. _____________________ 
18. _____________________

Home – Other

1. Hamper 
2. Ironing board 
3. Broom and dust pan 
4. Garbage can 
5. Silverware drawer tray 
6. Dusters 
7. Doormat 
8. Cookbook holder/display 
9. Step ladder 
10. Throw blankets 
11. Area rugs 
12. Front door rug/mat 
13. Chandelier 
14. Garden hose 
15. CD rack 
16. DVD rack 
17. Magazine rack 
18. Bakers rack 
19. Shoe racks 
20. Hangers 
21. Closet organizers 
22. Drawer organizers 
23. Coasters 
24. Ottoman 
25. Storage containers 
26. Bar cart 
27. Patio furniture 
28. Patio umbrella 
29. Hammock 
30. Fire pit 
31. Camping tent 
32. Sleeping bags 
33. Air mattresses 
34. Cooler 
35. _____________________ 
36. _____________________ 
37. _____________________

Traveling

1. Luggage tags 
2. Toiletry kit 
3. Suitcase 
4. Carry-on 
5. Garment bag 
6. Travel totes 
7. _____________________ 
8. _____________________ 
9. _____________________

Other

1. _____________________ 
2. _____________________ 
3. _____________________ 
4. _____________________ 
5. _____________________ 
6. _____________________ 
7. _____________________ 
8. _____________________ 
9. _____________________ 
10. _____________________