Anyways, one of the "To-Do's" we are going to attempt to tackle is registering!
So, I'm trying to plan ahead (which works well for me since I'm a plan ahead spaz). I have been looking online for various "Wedding Registry Checklists." I know the stores provide these for you but I figure it'd be smart to have a list before we go. I have found a ton of them but I personally found Bed, Bath & Beyond's list to be the most comprehensive. It's a little excessive and repetitive, but I'd rather have more on the list than have something not included. I figure this list is a great starting point....J and I can look at it and figure out what from this list we really need and what we really want.
I've included the Bed, Bath & Beyond list for your reading pleasure!
One place setting equals one person. Get enough for each of your friends, family and
guests for your biggest dinner party or holiday dinner. That's at least 12 place settings.
guests for your biggest dinner party or holiday dinner. That's at least 12 place settings.
12 each:
__5-Piece Place Settings
__Accent Plates
__Soup/Cereal/Pasta Bowls
plus:
__Medium/Large Platters
__Covered Casseroles
__Gravy Boat and Stand
__Salt and Pepper Shakers
__Sugar Bowl and Creamer
__Teapot/Coffeepot
__Storage Protector Sets
12 each:
__5-Piece Place Settings
plus:
__Serving Set
__Hostess Set
__Entertainment Set
__Storage Chest
plus:
12 each:
__Goblets
__Iced Beverage Glasses
__Red Wine Glasses
__White Wine Glasses
Do the math. Boxed sets contain 4 place settings. Two people eat two meals and, presto,
you're out of clean dishes. Add two or three sets to your list and wash dishes less often.
you're out of clean dishes. Add two or three sets to your list and wash dishes less often.
plus:
for many patterns. Ask your
consultant or check online.
two to three boxed sets or 8-12 each:
__Juice Glasses
__Double Old-Fashioned Glasses
__High Balls
__Goblets
__Red Wine Glasses
__White Wine Glasses
__Pilsner Glasses
__Ice Bucket and Tongs
A well-equipped kitchen usually starts with a 10 to 14-piece cookware set.
Then add all the specialized items for the way you like to eat, cook and bake.
Then add all the specialized items for the way you like to eat, cook and bake.
plus:
plus:
plus:
__Cookie Sheets
__Muffin Pan
__Jelly Roll Pan
__Loaf Pan
__Baking Pan
__Cooling Rack
Why three sets of bed linens? One set on your bed. One set in the laundry.
And one in the linen closet. The same arithmetic applies to guest and children's rooms too.
And one in the linen closet. The same arithmetic applies to guest and children's rooms too.
3 each:
__Flat Sheets
__Fitted Sheets
__Pillowcases (Pairs)
plus:
__Comforters (Down & Other)
__Duvet Covers
__Pillows
__Pillow Shams
__Bedskirts
__Blankets (Summer & Winter)
__Mattress Pads
plus:
3 each:
__Flat Sheets
__Fitted Sheets
__Pillowcases (Pairs)
plus:
__Comforters (Down & Other)
__Duvet Covers
__Pillows
__Pillow Shams
__Bedskirts
__Blankets (Summer & Winter)
__Mattress Pads
plus:
You'll need three towels for each of you. There's the one you used this morning. One on the shelf.
And, one in the laundry. That's six towels. Four for your guest room should handle the job.
And, one in the laundry. That's six towels. Four for your guest room should handle the job.
There are scores of cleaning, convenience and décor items to register for, too.
Sure, they're not as glamorous as your fine china, but there're things every household needs.
Sure, they're not as glamorous as your fine china, but there're things every household needs.
Also, what about China? J and I have been disagreeing on this. I think we should register for China because someday we are going to want it (well, I am going to want it) so this is a perfect time to get some nice dishes we will have for a lifetime. But, J thinks that because we won't have a need for China for several years that we should use our registry for items we want and need now, but he also thinks China is unnecessary in general. I agree with him to some extent, I would just hate to pass up the opportunity for China only to regret it down the road. Did you register for China? Are you glad you did? Are you going to use it? Is it a waste of registry space?
What was your registering experience like? What do you regret or what would you do different? Any tips or ideas or words of wisdom?
Help me out here guys! I want to enjoy this!