For newly engaged couples, one of the most fun parts of wedding planning is filling out a registry (or two). For friends of the betrothed, picking the perfect wedding gift is an immensely personal and practical task. Whether you’re filling out a registry for yourself or shopping for your friends, the options for wedding gifts are seemingly endless. But this doesn’t mean it is impossible.
A good wedding gift is something the couple will be able to use together, whether that’s in the home or within a shared interest or hobby. Often this takes the form of premium quality goods that they may want, but not typically be willing to spend top dollar on — think barware, accent pieces for the home or gear for a killer coffee setup. Almost always, it is something that will be used for years to come. Below, we’ve outlined 35 of our favorite wedding gifts in 2021 to pick up for your friends or add to your registry.
How do Wedding Registries Work?
Traditionally, a wedding registry is a collection of one to a small handful of stores where the engaged couple has registered. Larger retailers may offer discounts, dedicated registry customer service or benefits for registering there. The couple then makes a list of wants and needs from the stores and distributes that to the attendees. Upon visiting those stores (online or in-person), the attendees should be able to alert the store that their purchase is for the couple’s registry and both receive whatever discount they may be entitled to and be alerted if the item they’re buying has already been bought by another guest.
Where to Register
Amazon
Not a classic registry spot in the sense that it doesn’t have stores near all potential guests, but it certainly has a further reach than any one store or chain of stores may have. Seeing as Amazon is basically ubiquitous and offers extended return policies on gifts, it’s a solid place to start.
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Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, West Elm
The bread and butter of Williams Sonoma and its umbrella of brands is the wedding registry. Each has a large online presence, stores across the U.S. and plenty of your classic nest-building items. Registering with any one of them gives benefits and access to all of them.
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Bed, Bath & Beyond
Another huge brick-and-mortar retailer with an identically huge web catalog. Bed, Bath & Beyond will typically carry products at prices a rung under the Williams Sonoma tree.
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Zola
This registry site has a webpage with 13 different reasons to use its service, but the gist is it offers price-matching, group buying on pricier items or experiences and carries loads of high-quality brands like All-Clad, Le Creuset and Sonos.
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Local Stores
Local stores without (or with little) web presence are not to be discounted. Whether you’re in a big city or a rural town, it’s not uncommon for small shops to offer a wedding registration system.
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Grovemade Felt Coaster Set
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Yamazaki Toilet Paper Stand and Tray
Add a touch of Japanese-grade organization to your home with this bathroom fixture. A subtle addition to your home that says “I’m an adult.”
Peugeot 9-Inch Pepper Mill
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Bormioli Rocco Stackable Bodega Glasses
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Nordic Ware Baker’s Half Sheet and Big Sheet
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East Fork The Mug
We love coffee of all kinds here at Gear Patrol. Just as important to the brewing method is the mug you use to drink it, so give your friends the best for their daily joe.
Yogasleep Dohm Classic White Noise Machine
The Dohm has a long track record in assuaging even the most rabid minds into some shut-eye. A staple whether you’re living in a loud city or just need an extra push to pass out.
Stainless Steel Ice Cream Scoop by Midnight Scoop
Crafted with aerospace-grade aluminum, the Midnight Scoop acts more like a shovel than a spoon, granting you less time scooping and more time binging.
Chemex Pour-Over Glass Coffeemaker
Because you and your guests deserve a better cup of coffee — even if you only use it on the weekends.
Glencairn Whisky Glass
Known as the “Official Whiskey Glass,” the Glencairn is a piece of drinkware every home should have. Getting a set of six is an even better investment.
Revival Moroccan Pitcher
This pitcher from Revival Rugs is handblown by artisans in Morocco, looks great and is an elegant update to your standard pitcher.
West Elm Open Weave Zigzag Hamper
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Garrett Wade Steel Tool Box
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Misen Chef’s Knife
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West Elm Slatted Bamboo Bath Mat
We’re not big fans of cloth bath mats here — they just end up getting gross. Bamboo mats arguably look much better and keep the floor of your bathroom free of moisture.
Fellow Stagg Pour-Over Kettle
A pour-over kettle used by professional coffee brewers. It doesn’t hurt that it looks better than any other kettle on the market.
Teakhaus Edge Grain Carving Board
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Kelty Loveseat Low Camping Chair
Ideal for getting extra cozy around the campfire, this collapsible camping chair seats two, and it even has cupholders.
Schott Zwiesel Prizma Bordeaux Wine Glass Set
A set of perfectly balanced, beautiful wine glasses is requisite to hosting your family and friends, and they know that, too.
Field Company Field Cast-Iron Skillet
Every home could use a cast-iron skillet and a wedding is a perfect opportunity to gift them with an upgraded version like this one from Field Company.
Baratza Encore Grinder
Ask any coffee nerd what bean grinder to buy and they’ll likely bring up the Encore. It’s the go-to gateway grinder, and it’s capable of 40 separate grind levels.
Instant Pot Ultra 60
By now you’ve surely heard of it. The Instant Pot is the machine that promises to replace 10 different kitchen tools, and actually delivers.
Onsen Bath Bundle
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Sonos One
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Courant Catch:3
Whether they like to keep their phone and keys by the door or just need a catch-all at the office desk, this handsome charging station is a great addition to any home.
Nest Learning Third Generation Thermostat
Nest’s thermostat takes digital notes of your preferred temperatures during the day and reprograms itself based on that information. Of course, you can take over and change it from anywhere through your smartphone.
Snowe 4-Piece Table Settings
This 16-piece set of Portuguese-made dinnerware collection is lightweight and anti-fuss, fired at extreme heats to increase durability.
Crate & Barrel Outfitted Bar Backpack
Packed to the brim with all the tools you need to make delicious, strong cocktails on the go, this is kind of like an adults-only picnic basket.
Parachute Home Linen Sheet Set
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Made In Starter Set
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Vitamix 5200 Standard
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Away Carry-On: Aluminum Edition
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Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal Vacuum
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PK360 Grill and Smoker
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Mirror The Mirror
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