What to ask for on wedding registry?

Honestly, I'd just think through your typical day and add everything you'd need, plus maybe some additional cooking things. What comes to mind immediately is sheets, blanket/comforter, towel set, bath mat, shower curtain, shower curtain rings, cookie sheets, frying pans, pots, toaster, coffeepot, plates, cooking utensils, cutlery, paper towel holder, dish towels, drying rack, glassware, etc. Do you know where you'll be living yet? Some of this might depend on the size of your new place.

@kahlcara an apartment! I am not biting off more than I can chew with buying a house now LOL

If you're truly starting from scratch, just look around at what you use daily to start: bedroom stuff (comforter sets, fans, alarm clocks), bathroom items (shower curtains, mirrors, towels), kitchen items (dish sets, appliances, knife sets, pot holders), living room (throw pillows, curtain sets, nice artwork, picture frames), etc. Use Pinterest to browse for more ideas. After you get started, you'll naturally find yourself saying "This would be nice to have" and throw that on too, lol. As for must haves, I think that all comes down to your day-to-day living.. everything else is a matter of your own taste and preference. Good luck, and congratulations on your first place

@kahlcara @OnTheWayToMrsA thank you! I have most of those things down, just checking to see if I'm missing anything and looking for a little wisdom :0)

Linens (choose spring, summer, fall and winter colors), decor, cookware (get really good pots) small appliances, dinnerware, flatware, stemware and glassware (formal and casual).

When you start your registry, do them by room so that you don't get overwhelmed. Start with the bathroom because it's the easiest. And definitely register for big ticket items (refrigerator, washer & dryer, etc.) And register at places that offer gift cards.

Oh girl! How exciting, Good lock!

Thanks for this post OP!!, we're going through this as well, and we were just thinking about it

Don't forget to think about things you'll need for cleaning and laundry, too (vacuum, broom and dustpan, mop, bucket, Swiffer, laundry basket, iron, ironing board, hamper/laundry sorter).

Honestly, if you are truly starting from scratch, skip the purely decorative or excessive. You don't really need sheets for every season in a different color and all that. You only need basic plates and glasses, not to be stocked up like a fancy restaurant. Eliminating the excess makes it more likely that you'll get the gifts that you actually really need and less stuff that you'll have to buy yourself after the fact.

A metal, NOT plastic, colander!

Also think of household things as cleaners laundry detergents, dish soap, garbage bags, & laundry baskets. Seems like little things but when you purchase these things it can be costly.

Check Pinterest, they have a ton of checklists for this! I used several when FH and I moved in together.

Honestly one of the coolest housewarming gifts we got was from our best friend... he gave us paper towels, dish soap, salt & pepper, etc... just random little things you never think of until you need them!

Batteries in every size

Agree with PP about thinking your day thru n the necessities you'll need. And a crock pot

@OG Alecia the first three things I registered for were a Kitchen Aid mixer, a steam mop, and a shark vacuum.

Agree with most of the others, especially Victoria. I once gave a laundry basket of goodies (soap, softener, paper towels, ziplock bags in several sizes, paper plates, measuring spoons, plastic wrap, tin foil and other assorted goodies) to a childhood friend at her shower. She LOVED it . Still talks about it about 14 years later.

Oops duplicate post LOL

Susan - I love your idea! I'd add to it a kitchen trash basket. Perhaps another suggestion would be to do a trash basket with all the other cleaning items in it?

Towels bedding .. furniture (I love Ikea) try wayfair as well btw I got my couch from them .. pots and pans bake ware , cutlery, silverware, coffee pot, lamps ... these are the most important imo everything else can come in time

Outdoor entertainment too! Outdoor rug, cushions, solar lights, etc. FH and I also love extra large Brita filter, coasters, popcorn maker, fancy Pyrex Tupperware and our apartment doesn't have an ice maker so we got funny ice trays