2010-02-08 08:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE
Wedding Registry Must Haves for Entertainers, World Travelers, Foodies and More
Populating your wedding registry can be both exciting and overwhelming - it's best to go in with a plan. First, look around your house and take an inventory of what it is you ACTUALLY need. Do you already live together? Are their items you already have that you'd like to upgrade? or things you're missing all together?
If you're already set up on the home front, you can always opt for wedding gift cards towards later purchases or travel for your honeymoon. Sears has some great options for "stuff" and "travel". Every couple is different, so we've picked some registry must-haves for couples who love to entertain, travel, cook and relax at home.
Entertainers:
If you find that your group of friends always seems to congregate at your place, you're probably entertainers. Why not welcome the fact that your friends and family feel at home with you, and use your registry to set up a little bar? Maybe your guests will start helping themselves so you can relax!
You could even ask your wedding guests to help you stock your bar. Specify your preferred types of wine and alcohol, and let your guests pick their favorites to contribute to your collection!
Sears has tons of options for wine and beverage fridges, glassware, bars and kitchen carts, and accessories. Here are some of our favorites.
GE 30 Bottle Wine Cooler with wood rack
Rob McIntosh Riedel Set of 2 O Cabernet-Merlot Wine Glasses
'Louis' Kitchen Cart
'Triad' Wine Bar
Travellers:
Whether you're flying or driving, if you can't wait to plan your next vacation, you're likely a traveller. Here are a few products that can have you embarking on your next adventure stress free and in high style.
We recommend sticking with a luggage line that allows you to add pieces as you need them, but also to mix and match your set according to your travel style. How long are your vacations? Do you generally carry your bags onto the plane? Maybe you're backpacking or considering trunk sizes of rental cars?
Air Canada® Open-stock Luggage
We've also selected a few small items (in size) that are easily packable, and can eliminate stress. Never fight over directions again, or get caught unpacking and repacking your bags at the checkin.
TomTom® XL 340 S Navigation Device
Heys® Xscale Digital Luggage Scale
Consider also asking your guests to contribute to your honeymoon with a Sears Travel Gift Card.
Foodies:
If you spend more time in the kitchen than in front of the TV, your wedding registry is a great way to upgrade the types of items that you use the most, or that can make the biggest difference in the quality of food you prepare. Select items that will have the biggest impact on your day to day cooking or baking- making cooking and food prep more enjoyable. Your guests will appreciate that their gifts are going to good use.
KitchenAid® Architect Series Stand Mixer - Cocoa Silver
Oneida® 14-piece Knife Block Set
Many young couples are a little tight on space, especially in the kitchen. We suggest choosing one high quality set of dishes that can be used for everyday, but also dressed up for special occassions with charger plates or signature serving dishes. Try the Denby White collection. They sell pieces in sets and individually so you can mix and match to suit the dishes you need the most.
Denby® 'Dine' 16-piece Dinnerware Set
House Proud:
After the stress of wedding planning, it's nice to finally have some time to relax as a couple. Select items that you can enjoy together, knowing that you might be staying in more than going out over the coming months. Give new life to your existing mattress with a feather bed. It's a lower cost way to transform your bed into a relazing oasis. Make sure to include some high threadcount sheets with at least 16" pockets to accomodate existing mattress and new feather or synthetic topper.
SEARS-O-PEDIC®/MD Synthetic Fibrebed
Whole Home®/MD Damask Sheet Set
Perhaps you've been saving up for larger items like a new TV or home entertainment system. Your guests can easily contribute to larger ticket items by purchasing registry gift cards, or coordinating a group gift.
Sharp® AQUOS® 40'' 1080p LCD HDTV
SONY Bravia® 5.1 HDMI 1000W Home Theatre System
