Registry Question

[SoontobeMrsClark07]

I have a few questions about registering... FH and I are going through and seeing what we have and what we dont. The checklists we have from Target and Bed, Bath, and Beyond are helpful but there are a lot of things we dont need or we're not sure of the quantity.

We're going to be moving into a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment. How many sets of towels should we register for? I know we'll be expecting guests a lot and they will use the second bathroom while the other bathroom is our master bathroom.

We also dont know how many place settings to register for with our everyday dishes. I know we need more cups than anything because we go through those like mad.

Also how many sets of sheets should we get for each bedroom? I was thinking 2 for the guest bedroom and a few for the master bedroom but I'm not sure. I wanted to get a light sheet set for summer and a heavier set for winter... I'm just not sure.

Can you ladies help me???

[cowboysbride]

I have a few questions about registering... FH and I are going through and seeing what we have and what we dont. The checklists we have from Target and Bed, Bath, and Beyond are helpful but there are a lot of things we dont need or we're not sure of the quantity.

We're going to be moving into a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment. How many sets of towels should we register for? I know we'll be expecting guests a lot and they will use the second bathroom while the other bathroom is our master bathroom.

We also dont know how many place settings to register for with our everyday dishes. I know we need more cups than anything because we go through those like mad.

Also how many sets of sheets should we get for each bedroom? I was thinking 2 for the guest bedroom and a few for the master bedroom but I'm not sure. I wanted to get a light sheet set for summer and a heavier set for winter... I'm just not sure.

Can you ladies help me???

My rule of thumb is one in use one in the wash...get enough towels to get you thru a week and some to use while the others are being washed, same with sheets one on the bed one in the wash/clean in the linen closet...I would go with 2 sets for each bedroom and 2 sets of heavy ones to alternate between in the winter.

16 towels
4 sheet sets
2 winter sheet sets

JMO:bblol:

[SoontobeMrsClark07]

My rule of thumb is one in use one in the wash...get enough towels to get you thru a week and some to use while the others are being washed, same with sheets one on the bed one in the wash/clean in the linen closet...I would go with 2 sets for each bedroom and 2 sets of heavy ones to alternate between in the winter.

16 towels
4 sheet sets
2 winter sheet sets

JMO:bblol:
Thanks so much! That really helps out!! I'll start altering my list now!

[WhiskeyGirl]

I was thinking about how much of everything we have or had when we got together. I believe we have about 6-8 sheet sets. That way two can be waiting to be washed and we still have clean sheets for our bed and if we have guests. My opinion is that if you like a sheet set at the store register for it. If you end up registered for 10 sheet sets so be it, at least your guests will have a large selection to choose from! As far as towels, we registered for six sets of towels but there again, sometimes you need a lot of towels (something freakish might happen and you may need to clean up a sopping mess some place!) or you may find the towels you have go unused. But in the future you'll always need a lot of towels. SO here is my advice, register for what you like! Just because it's on the list does not mean that you will get every thing on there! And hey if you find you've got too much of something, that's why these places have a return policy in place!! :)

[cowboysbride]

Thanks so much! That really helps out!! I'll start altering my list now!


I find that mostly bath towels and washcloths are the most used, the hand towels get hung by the sink and I change them out every 2-3 days or as needed.


I also have what Eric calls the "not for use" set...they get hung on the towel bar on the wall and they are there to compliment the decor and to make the bathroom pretty! We have a set (2 bath, 1 hand, 1 washcloth) of towels that have "V" on them and some that have the "lodge look" set that matches the bathroom decor. You might want to register for a couple of "not for use" sets too...

[SoontobeMrsClark07]

Wow ladies Thanks!!! I'll be registering in 3 different stores so I'll register for some sheets in each place or at least 2 of those places.

I really believe that you can never have enough towels. I know my parents always buy cheap towels that they dont care if they get messed up for things like big spills, drying and cleaning off the dog, and cleaning up flood water (our basement floods a lot). So that might be something I would think about. We might get a set of do not use towels for our guest bathroom because that will be the "common" bathroom when we have company and I'll switch them out when we have overnight guests.

As for sheets, I know that I like to change sheets out all the time so lots of sheets is a must. I think I'll just stick with a light and heavy sheet set for the guest room since we probably wont have anyone stay fro more than a week.

Any other ideas for things that arent traditional to register for or something that is a must have that you might overlook when registering?

[WhiskeyGirl]

Extra pillows?? I'm anal when it comes to pillows. i don't like sharing my pillow and when I go to my parent's or inlaws I take my own pillows. Can't stand the thought of sleeping on someone else's druel!!! YUCK! but definately if you don't have guest pillows, you might want to consider getting some of those. As well, tea towels or dish towels might be soemthing you could over look. And I way over looked COOK BOOKS. now I wish I had thought to register for some of them. I had to go out and buy them on my own.

[SoontobeMrsClark07]

Extra pillows?? I'm anal when it comes to pillows. i don't like sharing my pillow and when I go to my parent's or inlaws I take my own pillows. Can't stand the thought of sleeping on someone else's druel!!! YUCK! but definately if you don't have guest pillows, you might want to consider getting some of those. As well, tea towels or dish towels might be soemthing you could over look. And I way over looked COOK BOOKS. now I wish I had thought to register for some of them. I had to go out and buy them on my own.
Cook books is something I never would have thought of. I also wouldnt have thought of extra pillows. We have so many pillows, but I think we'll need new ones.

As for dish towels, that is something that I cannot live without. My parents hardly ever use them but I do all the time. That was the first thing on my list!! :bblol:

What about trash cans and laundry hampers?? Those are things that you need but do you register for them??

[WhiskeyGirl]

You can register for anything you want Hun!!! We went nuts and even registered for a mini fridge and couch!! So really, if you think you need it, register for it!! :)

[SoontobeMrsClark07]

You can register for anything you want Hun!!! We went nuts and even registered for a mini fridge and couch!! So really, if you think you need it, register for it!! :)
I'm really scared of seeming greedy when we register. I dont want to seem that way because I'm not. We almost have nothing to start out with because we're both coming from our parents homes and only have a few things that we've accumulated over the years that are worth keeping.

[WhiskeyGirl]

I'm really scared of seeming greedy when we register. I dont want to seem that way because I'm not. We almost have nothing to start out with because we're both coming from our parents homes and only have a few things that we've accumulated over the years that are worth keeping.

i wouldn't think of it that way! I'd think of it as giving your guests choices! (and letting them know exactly what you need!) Now greedy would be if you sent a little note in each invitation telling them that they HAD to buy EVERYTHING off your registry! Do not even worry about that kind of thing. Most people know that it is not required to bring a wedding gift in the first place and most realize that it's nicer to get somethign you need and want rather then get something you won't use! (Believe me I got a few of those and these decorative dishes just sit around collecting dust!!)

[SoontobeMrsClark07]

My family has already given me so much stuff thats going to just collect dust. I know I'll be getting more as time goes on. I'm trying to decide what to do with them all because we arent going to have room for it but if we dont have it in our home then my grandmother and other people who gave it to us will pitch a fit about it...

[LaceyinPgh]

My family has already given me so much stuff thats going to just collect dust. I know I'll be getting more as time goes on. I'm trying to decide what to do with them all because we arent going to have room for it but if we dont have it in our home then my grandmother and other people who gave it to us will pitch a fit about it...
Trust me, follow the one year or season rule. This holds true unless you are talking about a family heirloom. If you don't put it out, use it, or wear it within a year or two seasons (say winter clothes) than it goes to Goodwill. If they want to pitch a fit about it, they can store it at your house. I cannot stand clutter! If I can't use it or don't like it, I don't keep it around just to take up space and cause me extra time dusting. People will have to get over it and accept that you can't use every little trinket or bauble that they give in the course of your life.

[SoontobeMrsClark07]

Trust me, follow the one year or season rule. This holds true unless you are talking about a family heirloom. If you don't put it out, use it, or wear it within a year or two seasons (say winter clothes) than it goes to Goodwill. If they want to pitch a fit about it, they can store it at your house. I cannot stand clutter! If I can't use it or don't like it, I don't keep it around just to take up space and cause me extra time dusting. People will have to get over it and accept that you can't use every little trinket or bauble that they give in the course of your life.
They are mostly family heirlooms or really nice things that have a lot of meaning behind them. I might decide to keep some at my parents house until we move into a bigger place (we plan to when we decide to get a dog or start having children). I just dont think there's a lot of space for all of that with a 2 bedroom apartment.

[cowboysbride]

We registerd for a gas grill, a tent, a volleyball set (you have to know us...) and an Entertainment Armoire (for the TV, DVD, CD Changer, Surround Sound and Eric's prize PS2!)

Whatever you need is what you register for in my neck of the woods! City folks may be more refined but I need it and I'd rather 2 or 3 people go together and get us something we will use rather than 2-3 things we won't!:bbmrgreen:

[LaceyinPgh]

Sean and I had been living together for 5 years before we got married. So, we had a lot of stuff, but here is a list of what we registered for:

Williams Sonoma:
1-Emile Henry Auberge Pie Dish, 9", Azure Blue
2-Fluted French Tart Pan
1-Fleur-de-Lis Cake Pan
1-Melamine Mixing Bowls, Pink, Set of 3
1-Roma Mixing Bowls, Pink, Set of 3
1-Williams-Sonoma Professional Rectangular Cake Pan
1-Best Whisk, 10" Balloon
1-Best Whisk, 10" Flat
1-Digital Oil & Candy Thermometer
1-Le Creuset Braiser, 5 Qt., Sonoma Blue
1-Le Creuset Reversible Grill & Griddle
1-Edge-Grain Maple Cutting Board, Medium, 20" x 15"
1-Magnetic Kitchen Knife Bar
1-Cherry Wood 12" Bowl
1-Cherry Wood Salad Servers, Set of 2
1-Embossed Pig Platter
1-Marisol Chip & Dip Set
1-Oval Stoneware Bread Basket, White
1-Savona Pasta 5-Piece Set
1-White Scalloped Cake Stand, Large
1-Square Basketweave Trivet, White
1-Cuisinart Food Processor, Black, 11-Cup
1-The Williams-Sonoma Collection, Chicken
1-The Williams-Sonoma Collection, Italian
1-The Williams-Sonoma Collection, Soup
1-The Williams-Sonoma Collection, French
1-Williams-Sonoma Bride & Groom Cookbook
1-Concerto Wine Saver
1-Diamond-Cut Bar Tray, Monogrammed
1-Diamond-Cut Ice Bucket with Tongs, Monogrammed

Target:
1-Chef's Choice Diamond Hone Sharpener
1-George Foreman Next Generation Grill with Removable Plates
1-Dirt Devil Broom - Pink
1-KitchenAid Pink 7-Speed Hand Mixer
1-PANASONIC 1.2CU.FT.1300W S/S MICROWAVE
1-Wine Cooler - 17 Bottle
1-CROCK POT 1.5 QUART SLOW COOKER, RIVAL, HLB WHITE
1-Kitchen Essentials from Calphalon® Bakeware 12-Cup Muffin Pan
1-Kitchen Essentials from Calphalon® Bakeware 9" Spring Form Pan
2- Kitchen Essentials from Calphalon Bakeware 8" Round Cake Pan
2-Kitchen Essentials® from Calphalon® 2-pc. Cookie Sheet Set
1-COOLING RACK 3PC WILTON, WILTON
1-24 CUP MINI MUFFIN PAN, WILTON
1-Elegan by Rubbermaid Store and Show Bowl Trio
1-Elegan by Rubbermaid Steam and Serve Set
1-OXO Salad Spinner
1-ICE CREAM SCOOP 1OZ
2-BEER GLASS HOME PILSNER 4PK
2-Shapeable Pillow - Standard
2-Extra-Firm Density Bed Pillow - Standard
2-Aller-Free Mattress Pad - Queen
2-Scotty 3-pc. Towel set
1-LARGE SPEEDOMETER SCAL
1-Scotty Boutique Tissue Cover
1-Scotty Wastebasket
1-Scotty Lotion Dispenser
1-Scotty Toothbrush Holder
1-Scotty Soap Dish
1-Scotty Tumbler
1-BRKFST TRAY WOOD
1-Black Standard Video Camera Case
1-SAMSUNG 353 MINI DVD VIDEORECORDER
1-Olympus Digital Camera
1-DRYING RACK W/ MESH TRAYS M.GRAVES

Kaufmann's/Macy's
12-Lenox Opal Innocence 5 Piece Place Setting
12-Lenox Opal Innocence Rim Soup Bowl
1-Lenox Opal Innocence Salt Shaker
1-Lenox Opal Innocence Pepper Shaker
1-Lenox Opal Innocence Sugar Bowl
1-Lenox Opal Innocence Creamer
1-Lenox Opal Innocence Teapot
1-Lenox Opal Innocence Gravy Boat
1-Lenox Opal Innocence Gravy Boat Stand
1-Lenox Opal Innocence 13'' Oval Platter
1-Lenox Opal Innocence 16'' Oval Platter
2-Lenox Opal Innocence Serving Bowl
12-Vera Wang Fidelity Wine
12-Vera Wang Fidelity Flute
12-Vera Wang Fidelity Iced Beverage Lenox Shooting Star Large Bowl
1-Vera Wang Duchesse 7'' Candlestick Pair
1-Vera Wang Duchesse 14'' Vase
1-Vera Wang Love Knots 4'' x 6'' Picture Frame
1- Lenox Opal Innocence, 8"x10" Picture Frame
1-Lenox Laurel Leaf Platinum 70 x 104 Oblong TableclothLenox Laurel Leaf
12-Platinum Napkin
1-Oneida Icarus 45 Piece Set
1-Calphalon Contemporary Non-Stick Roaster
1-Emeril Stainless Steel 1 Qt Saucier
1-Emeril Stainless Steel 10 Piece Cookware Set
1- Emeril Nonstick 12" Sautee Pan
1-Keurig Home Brewer Elite Black Single Cup Brewer
1-KitchenAid Toaster Onyx Black 2 Slice
1-Henckels Classic Series 7'' Santoku
1-Henckels Classic Series 4'' Parer
1-Henckels Classic Series 5.5'' Boning
1-Henckels Classic Series 8'' Chef
1-Henckels Classic Series 7'' Bread
2-Henckels Mansion 4 Piece Steak Knife
1-Laura Ashley Comforter, Queen
1-Lauren by Ralph Lauren Fitted Sheet, Queen - Saffron
1-Lauren by Ralph Lauren Flat Sheet, Queen - Saffron
2-Lauren by Ralph Lauren Pillowcase Pair, Standard- Saffron
1-Lauren by Ralph Lauren Fitted Sheet, Queen - Cobalt
1-Lauren by Ralph Lauren Flat Sheet, Queen - Cobalt
2-Lauren by Ralph Lauren Pillowcase Pair, Standard- Cobalt
2-Lauren By Ralph Lauren Avenue Dark Blue Bath Towel - Lapis
1-Lauren By Ralph Lauren Avenue Dark Blue Hand Towel - Lapis
4-Lauren By Ralph Lauren Avenue Dark Blue Wash Cloth - Lapis
2-Lauren By Ralph Lauren Avenue White Bath Towel
1-Lauren By Ralph Lauren Avenue White Hand Towel
4-Lauren By Ralph Lauren Avenue White Wash Cloth
1-Lauren By Ralph Lauren Corduroy White 21 x 34 Rug
1-Lauren By Ralph Lauren Corduroy White Universal Lid Cover
1-Lauren By Ralph Lauren Corduroy White Contour Rug



We got most of the stuff that we registered for. I recommend on top of all of that, you get a set of everyday dishes and drinking glasses. Plus, if you like wine, get a set of everyday red and white wine glasses, any barware that you might need, a welcome mat, lamps, and decoration items for the house. Make sure you register for GOOD cookware and GOOD knives. It is better to just pay the money for them now and have them for years than to be unhappy in the kitchen and always replacing the cheap stuff that doesn't last.

[SoontobeMrsClark07]

Thank you Lacey!! Thats quite a list! We're going to register at Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, and Hecht's/Macy's. This list is very helpful!!

[bridalbonnie]

I think that although there are standard sheets that we used as well from bed bath and beyond and target, we did our own thing. Everyone's needs are different, so you should put down what you think you will need.