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The Ultimate Wedding Registry Checklist for Modern Couples!

Traditionally, a wedding registry would be filled with practical products to help a newlywed couple furnish their new home. But these days, most couples are already living together well and truly before tying the knot! 

With this in mind, what kind of items should you include on a modern wedding registry that you’ll actually love and use?

If you’re currently looking for some non-traditional wedding registry inspiration, we’ve got you sorted. From smart home gadgets and kitchen appliances to gift vouchers and memberships, read on for the ultimate wedding registry checklist for modern couples below (including over 90+ ideas to inspire you!).

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Wedding Registry Checklist: Home Essentials

Before we dive into the fun stuff, it’s worth thinking about any essential items you may still need for your home. These are the typical items you’d find on a traditional wedding registry such as cookware, decor, and linens.

If you’ve already been living together for a while, you’ll probably have the majority of these items sorted – but just in case, take a look through these wedding registry essentials below:

Cookware and Kitchen Accessories

Dining and Entertaining

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Homewares and Linens

Cleaning Products

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Modern Wedding Registry Ideas

Okay – now let’s jump into some of the more “modern” items you may want to add to your list! From kitchen appliances to clever home gadgets, these are the products that will further enhance your home. 

Don’t be afraid to think outside the box here – your wedding registry can include both physical products along with more abstract ideas like vouchers, memberships, and subscription boxes. Be inspired by these modern gift registry ideas below:

Kitchen Appliances

Home Gadgets:

Miscellaneous:

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Wedding Gift Registry Etiquette

Now that your registry items have been selected, it’s important to keep the correct etiquette in mind when communicating this to your guests. Remember, you should never explicitly request (or even expect!) gifts – but, your loved ones will undoubtedly ask you for ideas before the day.

Consider these do’s and don’ts when sharing your gift registry details with guests:

For example:

“Celebrating with you on our special day is the only gift we require. However, for those who have expressed an interest, we’ve created an online registry here: (insert link)”

“Please know that your presence at our wedding is present enough! However, for friends and family who have been asking for gift ideas, you can view our online registry here: (link)”

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Finally, don’t forget to send thank you cards after the wedding to show your gratitude! Be sure to personalise these notes with a thoughtful reference to the gift, and how you plan to use it. You can read our ultimate guide on what to write in a wedding thank you card here, including some wording examples to suit every situation.

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