Wedding Registry Guide: Non-Traditional (And Fun!)

Couples often enter a marriage these days with most of the basics and might not want extras like fine china (I know, gasp). While my Registry Guide for Tabletop Essentials skews traditional, I also want to provide fun ideas for couples who still want chic items for their homes, but don’t need another set of flatware.

Outdoor Items

• Coolers and stand-up coolers (Yeti, Business & Pleasure, Pottery Barn, West Elm)

• Outdoor/waterproof speakers (Amazon, Best Buy, Sonos, Bose, JBL)

• Grill and grill tools (Home Depot, Lowe’s)

• Smoker (Big Green Egg, Traeger)

• Outdoor bar cart (Serena & Lily, Business & Pleasure, Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn)

• Melamine or enamel dishware for outdoor entertaining (Vietri, Juliska, Beatriz Ball, Crow Canyon, Golden Rabbit Enamelware)

• Lawn games like croquet and bocce (LL Bean, Mark & Graham, Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn)

• Picnic blankets (Mark & Graham, Pendleton, Yeti)

• Beach towels (Business & Pleasure, Mark & Graham, Weezie)

• Brand Spotlight: Business & Pleasure is a favorite vendor for outdoor living and you can get their pieces at department stores such as Dillard’s. Love their:

  • Umbrellas and umbrella stands

  • Beach wagons

  • Beach chairs

  • …and so much more!

Sophisticated Cooking & Entertaining

• Pizza oven (Ooni, Breville)

• Fancy espresso machine (Williams Sonoma, Crate & Barrel)

• MEATER Pro wireless smart meat thermometer

• Elevated S&P mills (Addison Ross, Peugeot)

• Chic beverage tubs & beverage dispensers for batch cocktails (Pottery Barn, Crate & Barrel, Williams Sonoma, Serena & Lily)

• LED cordless lamps for dining table (Zafferano, Serena & Lily, Mrs. Alice)

Home & Decor

• Lacquer trays (Addison Ross)

• Throws and throw pillows (Well Appointed House, Society Social, Serena & Lily, Pepper Home)

• Fabulous robes (Frette, Matouk, Weezie, Boll & Branch, Brooklinen)

• Filtered showerhead (Canopy, Jolie)

• Organization systems/bins for pantry, cupboards, bathrooms, closet (Container Store, Target)

Luggage

• Get the suitcase set of your dreams (Béis, Away, Rimowa, TUMI, Samsonite)

• Carry-on bags for both of you (Béis, Away, Mark & Graham, Rimowa, TUMI)

• Packing cubes (Mark & Graham, CALPAK)

• Luggage tags & passport cases (Mark & Graham, Smythson, Aspinal of London)

 Holiday

• Pre-lit tree (Balsam Hill, National Tree Company)

• Wreaths (Balsam Hill)

• Wreath sashes (Fig & Dove)

• Decoration storage (Container Store, Target, Amazon)

Tech (You can get all of this from Best Buy or Amazon )

• Ring doorbell (The Knot identifies this as a “Most-Wanted Gift”)

• Nest thermostat (ditto)

• Air purifier (ditto)  

• TVs

• Printers and photo printers

• Theragun

• Smart speakers (Bose, Sonos, JBL)

 Other Ideas

• Workout equipment

• Dog beds (Serena & Lily, Mark & Graham, Orvis, LL Bean, Barney Bed, Casper)

• Camping and hiking gear (REI)

• Subscriptions (wine, flowers, dinner kits such as Hello Fresh)