This season, wedding bells are ringing and there’s plenty this era of life will be bringing — a white dress, officially tying the knot and, you guessed it, an abundance of wedding registry items.
Hey, we’re product experts and we’re still mesmerized by how many gadgets, gizmos (and experiences; but, more on that later) are trending. From social media to one’s home, there are plenty of tried-and-true wedding registry items that’ll dazzle your shopping list — but it can become quite overwhelming.
Here to dial down the thousands of options out there to make a unified, finalized list is none other than The Knot. As one of the biggest names in weddings, we got the inside scoop from the brand on its top 10 registry picks that you’ll surely want to look into.
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Some of these we own and others we thought, “oh yeah, that makes sense.” So, shop our list below (if you’re headed to a bridal shower) or add them to your personal list if you’re newly engaged (in that case, *congratulations*).
Various Gift Cards
According to The Knot, various gift cards are seen on most registries. Top options include The Home Depot, Airbnb, Lowe’s, Delta Air Lines and HomeGoods — the brand listed — among others to shop.
What’s wonderful about registering for a gift card is, of course, switching things up from the norm. For couples already living together (or, those who seem to have everything already), there’s nothing quite like an opportunity to travel more (Delta Airlines!) or shop for spur-of-the-moment home decor (HomeGoods!)
KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
One of the most iconic kitchen gadgets to hit the market (like, ever) is the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer. As seen on many countertops nationwide, this handy appliance is the quintessential baker’s item – and, a splurge worth making for a wedding registry, specifically.
It’s available in a bunch of colors to match your kitchen’s neutral landscape or add a pop of color to any cooktop. More, the ability to purchase KitchenAid attachments allows the coveted item to double as a juicer, a meat grinder, an ice cream maker, a pasta maker and more.
Pyrex 18-Piece Glass Storage Container Set with Lids
Shop the Pyrex 18-Piece Glass Storage Container Set with Lids, the meal prep essential that’ll ensure your foods are secured tightly and remain fresh in your refrigerator. We have them, too, and love their durability. Plus, you can’t quite beat glass food storage containers.
Cuisinart Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls with Lids (Set of 3)
When building your new kitchen inventory, you have to toss some quality mixing bowls into the mix — pun totally intended. The Knot told us that the Cuisinart Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls with Lids (Set of 3) are a trio worth grabbing, especially for their easy-to-clean, stainless steel makeup and starter set vibe.
OXO Good Grips 10-Piece POP Container Set
We can’t stop talking about the OXO Good Grips 10-Piece POP Container Set. They’re one of the best kitchen storage items we reviewed and double as an aesthetically pleasing, as-seen-on-Pinterest pantry display.
The pop-and-go design makes them a top pick for whatever you’re storing — from linguini and granola to dried fruit and flour — and they’re easy to clean as well. When it comes to a wedding registry, it’s your chance to curate your home’s new additions how you want to (and, this bundle is one we’d be most excited about receiving *again*, if we’re being honest).
Libbey Acacia Wood Cake Stand with Glass Dome
If you’re in your baking era, you surely need the Libbey Acacia Wood Cake Stand with Glass Dome. So, when you’re finished using your baking sets and silicone baking mats, you can display you’re bonafide creation atop your counter. We love the wood detailing, too.
Our Place Always Pan 2.0
If we could receive a dollar for every time we hyped up the Our Place Always Pan, we’d be millionaires. Actually, we’d be billionaires.
We reviewed the brand’s OG Always Pan (that replaced eight pieces of cookware) but since, the brand has dished out its 2.0 version (to replace 10 pieces of cookware). It boasts one of the most stunning silhouettes cookware has ever seen, and we’re pretty obsessed with its repertoire of colors.
Anchor Hocking Glass Measuring Cups 4-Piece Set
Of course, you need a good set of measuring cups, and the Anchor Hocking Glass Measuring Cups 4-Piece Set is a less-than-$25 Amazon find that you should shuffle on over to your wedding registry. The Knot mentioned this set as a top 10 favorite, so hundreds (perhaps thousands) of newly engaged couples vouch for this four-piece value (as do we).
Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
Among all of the Dyson vacuums we reviewed, the Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is the classic option we always turn to. It’s our “best overall” pick and truly works like a charm.
Compared to some other vacuums on the market, its price point is excellent given all of the features it comes locked and loaded with. Aside from it being cordless (a major selling point, TBH), it also has an impressively long battery life, exhibits wonderful suction power and is lightweight and easy to operate.
JoyJolt Borosilicate Glass Jars with Bamboo Lids (6-Piece Set)
The Knot told us that there seems to be a trend with pantry organizers, and the proof in the pudding is the popularity of the JoyJolt Borosilicate Glass Jars with Bamboo Lids (6-Piece Set). Added to an impressive amount of registries, it’s a complete bundle that is a bit more affordable than the OXO pick above and versatile for just about any room in your home — a crafts room and bathroom linen closet included.
What’s great about this specific pick is the design. Because each lid is airtight, you won’t have to worry about some ingredients going bad.
Crate & Barrel 10-Piece Nonstick Bakeware Set
Instead of registering for odds and ends in the baking department, make it easy on yourself by opting for this all-in-one Crate & Barrel 10-Piece Nonstick Bakeware Set. Made of carbon steel — “an alloy of 99% iron and 1% carbon that’s nearly indestructible,” per the brand — the pans within the set are said to heat quickly and feature suitable temperature regulation for that crisp, even bake.
What’s more, the items in this set are freezer-safe, oven-safe up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and dishwasher-safe — the trifecta that makes this less-than-$150 bundle a prize for your registry.
BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Lithium Ion Cordless Pet Hand Vacuum
We couldn’t agree more with The Knot (and all of the newly engaged couples) who added the BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Lithium Ion Cordless Pet Hand Vacuum to their wishlists. This particular model is our “best overall” handheld vacuum we reviewed, largely in part for being the most comparable to full-sized vacuums in terms of suction power and efficiency.
It also comes with a motorized brush tool and features a spacious, easy-to-empty dirt tank. We love using ours for hard-to-reach corners in our rooms, as well as our cars (it’s truly a secret cleaning weapon).
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