WEDDING REGISTRY CHECKLIST

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(AND WHAT'S ON THE WEDLUXE WISH LIST!) reating your wedding registry is an exciting step toward building your new life together. It’s your chance to fill your home with everything you need for the future, plus some extra things you add for fun. It’s also the best way to get the wedding gifts you want and to help your guests find something you’ll both love. As one of America’s most beloved department stores, with impressive collections of everything from high-end cookware and dishware to luxury sheet sets to luggage for a dream honeymoon it's no wonder that so many engaged couples opt for a Bloomingdale's registry. To help you make the most of the experience, we’ve put together the ultimate wedding registry checklist.

Getting Started

Your friends and family will want to start showering you with love at the engagement party and bridal shower, so it’s never too early to register. We recommend adding a link to your registry on your wedding website so your guests can easily find it.

If you’re wondering what to register for, think about who you are as a couple. Do you love to entertain? Have a case of wanderlust? A flair for cooking? Kick off your registry with things you can’t wait to use, whether it’s a platinum-trimmed cake plate or a streamlined suitcase with all the bells and whistles. Once you’ve laid your wish list foundation, fill it in with essential items for the everyday, special occasions, and the future.

Dining

From Sunday brunches for two to hosting the entire family for the holidays, you have a lifetime of delicious meals to look forward to. Generally, service for eight is a good start, and 12 settings should cover you for most entertaining occasions. To flex what you have and add visual intrigue to the table, choose an everyday set and a special occasion set that complement each other so you can mix and match.

Bar And Wine

Happy hour’s at your place! Stocking your bar cart goes beyond spirits and bitters. The proper glassware is essential for maximum cocktail enjoyment. A widemouthed martini glass…a champagne-enhancing flute— the right vessels ensure drinks hit your taste buds in the right spot (not to mention they look pretty great, too!).

PRO TIP: CREATING A SHOPPABLE REGISTRY FOR YOUR WEDDING GUESTS IS ALL ABOUT NUMBERS. A GOOD RULE OF THUMB IS 1.5 GIFTS FOR EVERY PERSON ON YOUR GUEST LIST IN A WIDE RANGE OF PRICE POINTS—THIS GIVES THEM GIFTING OPTIONS (AND PERKS FOR YOU, SINCE COUPLES WHO REGISTER AT BLOOMINGDALE’S GET 20% OFF ITEMS REMAINING ON THEIR REGISTRY FOR SIX MONTHS AFTER THEIR WEDDING DAY).

Just like when registering for dinnerware, ensure you have enough for all your revelers—plus a couple extra in the event of unexpected guests and potential breakage.

And, if you don’t know your highballs from your old fashioned yet, not to worry!

Kitchen Electrics

That stand mixer, espresso machine or the Dolce & Gabbana (splurge!) toaster you’ve always wanted? They’re perfect registry items! Not only are electrics the ultimate time-savers,

SMEG Dolce & Gabbana

Four-Slice Toaster

Cutlery And Gadgets

A great set of knives and ingenious gadgets are the unsung heroes of the kitchen, making prep work a breeze and plating effortless. Smaller registry items like fun kitchen tools also serve as the perfect shower gift or add-on to a cash gift.

Decor

These are the items that make your house a home. W Baccarat crystal candesticks you'd love on your dining table or a vase showcasing a bouquet of “just because” flowers— the perfect décor shows off your personality while giving guests fun registry items to pick from.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A BLOOMINGDALE'S REGISTRY?

THE PERFECT PLUS-ONE

Dedicated Bloomingdale’s Registry Consultants work exclusively with registry customers every step of the way, so you and your guests can count on personalized support.

SPECIAL OFFERS

Enjoy 20% off dresses, suiting, intimates, and more before your wedding, and get 20% off special gifts from your favorite brands after the big day.

EVENTS TO REMEMBER

Get into the “I do” spirit with in-store events like relaxing spa days, lingerie fittings, and men’s styling events.

HONEYMOON PLANNING

Book your big post-wedding trip with complimentary vacation planning and exclusive offers from The Travel Siblings.

Bath

For a sumptuous treat, add matching robes to your registry and bring indulgent spa vibes to your home! It's also time to stock your linen closet. Whether you like your towels thick and plush or lightweight and absorbent (aka “thirsty”), we recommend enough for you, your guests, and laundry day. Plus, as a married-life bonus, you can get most of our towels monogrammed with your initials!

Serveware

Serveware—aka platters, large bowls, trays—is your opportunity to bring some seriously good taste to the table. Not only will the perfect pieces keep you prepared for hosting and the holidays, but they’ll also serve as the backdrop to the entire meal. We like to think of it this way: Cheese on a plate is a snack. Cheese laid out on a platter with all the accoutrements is an event.

Cookware And Bakeware

Now is the time to get those pie-in-the-sky kitchen must-haves: a gorgeous cookware set… a colorful Dutch oven…plus all the tools and accessories you’ll need to make any recipe a reality.

GREENPAN Reserve Blush Healthy Ceramic Nonstick Cookware, Set of 10

Travel

All products available at BLOOMINGDALES.COM

Bedding

Like bath essentials, ensure you have enough bedding for yourselves, laundry day, and guests. As for the types of linens, choose your bedding by what you consider dream slumber—for example, percale sheets are best for keeping cool, while sateen keeps you cozy.

BRIC'S Bellagio 2.0 32" Spinner Trunk

Your honeymoon is just the beginning! Be prepared for getaways both near and far by adding luggage and travel essentials to your registry.

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