Considerations for a gift registry: what should you focus on?
With society changing so are the ages of people getting married, this means there are now many stages where you may or may not need things. Our quick guide should help you determine what kind of registry is a bride or groom and some tips on where to focus your list…
1) Require the basics – just getting started in every way
When it comes to dinner service or place settings, make sure you get enough of a 6-8 place setting. Remember that there is nothing worse than receiving a game and not being able to add anything to it!
2) You want to upgrade our basics to a worthwhile collection – common among couples who have not lived together and have combined possessions
Some items in the outdoor lifestyle area may apply here, perhaps flower pots, lanterns, chrome garden heaters, deck sets, and barbecues.
3) The Couple Who Has It All: Common in couples in their 30s and 30s who have been living together for a while.
Gift experience vouchers are perfect, are they things you would never buy for yourself, like a champagne balloon flight, driving a fast car, or scuba lessons?
4) Starting over: the list of gifts for those who have been married before
Although you may not want to, your guests will want to buy you a gift, so if you want to avoid a variety of uncoordinated gifts, think about a gift list.
top 5 tips
- About a third of your list should cost under £25, with large sets divided up so that you can allow a few people to buy the items.
- Quality is better than quantity – focus on a few areas and then you are sure to get everything you ideally want
- Shop around, there are a variety of gift registry out there, make sure you work with a company that has an online channel, which makes it much easier to manage.
- The sets are great, but try to choose those that are not limited editions so that you can add them to your collection.
- Don’t be greedy, your guests will see it from a mile away!
Registry and Browser Checklist
pans pots
Cutlery – Remember you will need at least a 24 piece set for 6, if you have a large wedding party try ordering a set for 8. You can set up your registry to separate the set and therefore the cost could be split between a few guests!
Tableware – see our pointer above, same rule applies
Kitchen Electricity – If you don’t have a toaster or kettle, don’t be afraid to put them on your gift list, but only leave them once! Other equipment such as juicers, blenders, and mixers are worth considering.
Glassware: Remember that tumblers, tall drinks, and champagne flutes should be on the list. Get a high quality goblet and perhaps a simple design so you can add to your collection without making it stand out. at least 6 of each is suggested.
Kitchen Knives – A good knife set and knife sharpener are worth their weight in gold, every good kitchen should have them!
Bedding: Remember that you need at least 2 for the master bedroom and 1 set for each other bedroom in the house.
Pillows and duvets – If you don’t plan on using these for a while but still want them, how about adding duvet storage covers too?
Bathroom essentials: bath towels, guest towels, accessories, these are some perfect gifts for smaller items to cater to all your guests.
General lifestyle: cushions, rugs, mirrors, vases, picture frames and decorations. Some people look for objects that remind them of their wedding day.
Garden – Plants, planters, lighting, lanterns, table, chairs, outdoor crockery, heaters, parasols, outdoor heather and let’s not forget a barbecue
Gift Experience or Travel Vouchers
Electronics: DVD players, game stations and game consoles, TVs and Sky packages are now common items on a list.