8 Unique Wedding Registry Ideas For The Couples Who Have It All
Setting up your gift registry is one of the most exciting parts of the wedding process. You can compare various stemware options, pick out fluffy towel sets, and commit to a Le Creuset color for life. Oh…and don’t forget to pick out your favorite KitchenAid stand mixer shade.
However, for couples who already have furnished homes, new appliances, and more mugs than they’ll ever need, it’s time to think outside the new bakeware and flatware box. As you prep for your upcoming wedding showers, consider these unique wedding registry ideas that you’ll adore for years to come.
Wine Registry & Alcohol Gifts
If your bar is stocked with Champagne flutes, martini glasses, and Moscow Mule copper mugs, you can absolutely ask for the libations to fill those cups. Nothing beats the feeling of opening up bottles of your favorite high-end bourbon, gin, tequila, bubbly, and beyond. You can make your shower haul even more interesting by asking attendees to arrive with their preferred bottles of booze and beloved cocktail recipes to try.
Looking to add more to your wine cellar? The Elliot offers a wine registry exclusively for clients who don’t need a new toaster…but would love a great toast. Many of our wines aren’t available in stores, making this a truly unique and meaningful way for your guests to contribute to your future celebrations. If you are interested in setting up a personalized wine registry, contact Katie Mang at katie@theelliotcle.com to get started.
Post-Wedding Services
As your big day draws closer, you’re likely considering details such as candle votives, card box placements, and seating chart assignments. But what happens after the night ends? Are you looking into flower preservation? Ask for cash or a gift certificate for your local service provider. (In Cleveland, you can definitely check out Marlowe Design, Merkels Floral Studio, and Bloom Floristry.)
Additionally, if you’re planning on dry-cleaning your wedding attire and/or preserving your wedding gown, you can also ask for cash funds or local business gift cards. Plus, don’t forget about your wedding photos. Your guests would be more than happy to gift you a stunning photo album, frame set, or professional framing gift certificate via Michael’s or a local store.
Pet Items
If you don’t want any upgrades for your human kitchen or bedroom, your pet will certainly appreciate any treats, toys, beds, etc. in the name of your love.
(Between you and me, I will be asking my wedding shower attendees for BarkBox subscription cards because my sweet dog deserves it. )
Handmade Goods
Asking for handmade goods, Etsy finds, or even thrifted items is a truly thoughtful approach for the couple who has everything. A knitted blanket from your great aunt or a homemade sourdough starter from your bestie will mean so much more than anything you can get at Crate & Barrel.. Not to mention, it might be more cost-effective for your guests! Just note on your wedding website or event invitations that hand-crafted items are the way to go.
Food Services & Edible Items
Not into cooking? You don’t have to register for high-end cookware and serving platters. Instead, ask your guests for the gift that will make your life infinitely easier: Instacart, DoorDash, Uber Eats, etc. cards. For those days where cooking your own meals is simply too much…your friends and family have your back. P.S. You can also ask for the gift of a Costco membership! Those chocolate chip cookies alone are so worth it.
Additionally, don’t be afraid to ask for high-end food staples. For example, you can register for a luxurious olive oil set via Brightland, or you can add fancy truffles to your gift list à la Williams Sonoma.
Finally, if you have a taste for international goodies and gourmet snacks, encourage your guests to shop around at World Market or online at Goldbelly.
Puzzles & Games
If your kitchen cupboards and linen closets are already stocked, it’s time to start expanding your game room. Whether you prefer board, strategy, card, party, or other games, your guests would be delighted to stock you up.
You can also opt for cute and challenging jigsaw puzzles, Lego sets, and the like. Serious puzzlers can also level up their set-ups with puzzle piece organizers, tables, and glue.
Cool Subscriptions
The gift that keeps on giving…a good subscription. Find a subscription for anything you like—whether it’s a year’s supply of small-catch coffee, weekly meal kit deliveries, or monthly fancy cheese drop-offs. (Yes, those exist!) You can even request Hulu gift cards so you can watch your favorite shows without ads.
Charity Donations
For the couple who truly has it all, ask your guests to spread the love and pay it forward to a cause close to your heart. Cleveland has an array of wonderful organizations to consider, including the Cleveland Animal Protective League, the LGBT Community Center Of Greater Cleveland, the AIDS Taskforce Of Greater Cleveland, Cleveland Rocks, Greater Cleveland Food Bank, and more.
Header Photo via Nick Hoeller
