15 Popular Products to Add to Your Wedding Registry

Most couples cite their wedding registry as one of the most boring parts of planning their big day; however, it's important for couples to embrace this tradition. Regardless of how you feel about asking loved ones for presents on your wedding day, most of your friends and family will want to bring a gift or send one on the days surrounding your wedding. Not only is it a way to show their appreciation for being invited to your celebration, but they likely want to be a part of building your new life as a married pair.

If you're not quite sure where to begin, most couples start by selecting a few retailers from which to register. Popular options include well-known department stores, high-end specialty stores like Gearys, and even home décor shops. Most retailers that have a registry program have a well-trained staff that will help you along every step of the way, but it's still important to do your own research. While it may be tempting to point the registry gun at every item you like, you will be better off choosing only the items that you will actually want to store and use. It's imperative that you also choose pieces that go together – you don't want to open all of your gifts only to find that now you have a mess of items that you won't want to display together in your home.

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While every couple's wish list will vary, the below types of items are some of the most popular among modern pairs. Take a look at some of the most popular wedding registry items, below! Click each photo to shop your favorites & discover more ideas.

1. Stand Mixers

Artisan Stand Mixer, $400 by KitchenAid; crateandbarrel.com

2. Blenders & Small Appliances

Ascent A2500 Blender, $499.99 by Vitamix; bloomingdales.com

3. Espresso & Coffee Machines

DeLonghi® Black Lattissima One Espresso Maker, $499.95 by Nespresso; crateandbarrel.com

4. Slow Cookers

6.5-Quart Slow Cooker, $179.99 by All-Clad; bloomingdales.com

5. Wine Coolers & Barware

French Kitchen Marble Wine Cooler, $24.95 by Crate and Barrel; crateandbarrel.com

6. Cookware

Signature Cast-Iron 5-Piece Cookware Set, $520 by Le Creuset; williams-sonoma.com

7. China

8. Stemware

“Lismore Tall” stemware, $75-85 by Waterford; gearys.com

9. Flatware

“Mademoiselle” 64-piece flatware set, $416 by Villeroy & Boch; bloomingdales.com

10. Decanters

“Amadeo” wine decanter, $399.20 by Riedel; williams-sonoma.com

11. Knife Sets

Classic Ikon 12-piece knife block set, $799.95 by Wüsthof; williams-sonoma.com

12. Toaster Ovens

Smart Oven, $249.95 by Breville; crateandbarrel.com

13. Cheese & Cutting Boards

Marble & Wood Cheese Boards, $30-50 by Crate and Barrel; crateandbarrel.com

14. Serving Bowls & Spoons

“Butterfly” bowl with servers, $200 by Nambé; bloomingdales.com

15. Cookware

Elite Nonstick 3-piece fry pan and saute pan set, $79.95 by Calphalon; williams-sonoma.com

For more registry tips and advice, click here. See Gearys' guide to the perfect wedding registry, read tips for adding items to your wish list, and discover what pieces you can skip.