Hi ladies and gents,

Happy Friday to YOU! Today let’s chat about the bridal registry…Sure it seems AWESOME..you go into a store, they give you a scanner, you choose a ton of gifts, walk away and then for your shower/wedding the gifts start coming in. Well..it can be fun, exciting but mainly OVERWHELMING for most couples. Where the heck do you begin??!? I found and added to this massive registry checklist below to help lead you in right direction. Some things you might not need, other items you’ll add on, but at least you’ll have a basic idea and that BIG store won’t be so scary. Often times couples scan WAY to much, sometimes not enough or the hubby scans a couple random items along the way..(right Thomas??)

Anyways, comment below if you think of other items people will find useful or you wish you had added yourself. And if you print and use this list, come back and tell me how it worked out!

And before you dive into this massive list, it’s time to announce our MAY GIVEAWAY WINNER!!!!! and the fabulous clutch goes to….

Theresa Ann Ohrenberger

CONGRATS!!! Theresa, you’ll receive an e-mail shortly to gather your shipping information. Enjoy your new clutch.

Thank you ALL for entering and a big thank you to KeepBags (Dana Cooper) for being a super monthly sponsor of ours!! I love these clutches and from all the responses, everyone else does too!! Much success Dana xoxo

Bathroom

• 1 bath mat
• 1 hanging shower caddy
• 4 to 6 bath towels
• 4 to 6 hand towels
• 4 to 6 washcloths
• 1 shower curtain and liner
• 1 soap dish or liquid dispenser
• 1 toothbrush holder
• 1 hamper
• 1 wastebasket

Bedroom

• 1 bed-skirt
• 2 cotton blankets
• 1-2 duvet covers (winter/summer)
• 1 mattress pad
• 2 to 4 pillows
• 2 sets of 2 to 4 pillowcases
• 1 set of pillow shams
• 2 sets of fitted sheets
• 2 sets of flat sheets

Dining Room

• 1 large salad bowl and serving utensils
• 8 to 12 tea cups
• 8 to 12 drinking glasses
• 8 to 12 mugs
• 8 to 12 wineglasses
• 6-8 champagne flutes
• 8 to 12 cloth napkins
• 8 to 12 napkin rings
• 8 to 12 place mats
• 8 to 12 place settings (formal, casual, or both), including bowls, bread-and-butter plates, dinner plates, and salad/dessert plates
• 2 to 4 serving platters or trays
• 1 set of salt and pepper shakers
• 1 set of serving dishes or bowls
• 1 set of serving utensils
• 8 to 12 sets of silverware including forks, main-course knives, and spoons
• 8 to 12 steak knives
• 2 tablecloths
• wine rack

Kitchen

• 2 baking sheets
• cookie cutters
• 1 blender
• 1 coffeemaker
• wine opener
• 2 cutting boards
• 1 toaster oven
• 1 food processor
• 1 knife set (including serrated knife, chef’s knife, and paring knife)
• 1 saltshaker and 1 pepper grinder
• 2-3 oven mitts
• 1 teakettle (if you enjoy tea like ME)
• 2 round cake pans
• 1 round pie pan
• 2 multipurpose pots
• 1 2-quart saucepan
• 2 10- to 12-inch skillets
• 1 6-quart stockpot
• 1 set measuring cups
• 1 set measuring spoons
• 1 set measuring bowls
• 2 serving spoons
• 1 standing mixer
• 1 whisk
• rolling pin
• pastry cutter
• apple slice/core cutter
• 2 wooden spoons
• fondue pot
• recipe box
• cookbooks
• sifter
• garlic press

Miscellaneous

• 2 to 6 candlesticks
• jar candles
• 2 decorative bowls
• 2 to 4 vases
• 4 to 6 picture frames
• 2 small duffel bags
• 2  suitcases
• passport holders
• 2  garment bags

Summer Goodies

• picnic basket and blanket
• outdoor table and chairs
• patio umbrella
• cooler
• grill and grilling tools
• plastic barware (pitcher, tumblers, margarita glasses)
• beach towels and chairs
• fire pit

Fall Fun

• serving platter
• chip-and-dip tray
• rolling cooler
• roasting pan
• leaf blower

Winter items

• throw or blanket for the couch
• flannel sheets
• Christmas ornaments/tree skirt
• holiday dishes and linens
• fireplace tools
• board games!

Spring Needs

• vacuum cleaner
• hand held vacuum (Shark)
• gardening tools
• umbrella stand