photo: Lauren Louise Photography
How amazing is it that on top of getting to marry the love of your life people decide that it’s also time to send you gifts? Even better…they send gifts you know you’re going to love since you kinda sorta picked them out yourself. Yep, wedding planning has its fair share of stresses. But, in the end, you come out with a shiny new spouse and a shiny new blender to boot.
We love Zola because it genuinely is the easiest registry to set up for you and to shop for your guests. It’s the only place that has everything you’d ever want to register for like the best cookware, dinnerware, bedding, even honeymoon funds and Airbnb gift cards. Plus, if they don’t have it on the site you can add gifts from other online stores to your Zola registry. Every time a guest shops your registry, Zola will notify you with three options: ship now, ship later, or exchange the gift without the buyer knowing. Amazing. Plus, after the wedding, you’ll get a 20% off completion discount. And don’t forget the thank you notes —Zola helps you keep track of that, too! See? SO easy and beyond that, helpful.
Here’s a solid list of items our team loves and we can say first-hand that you will totally use them. Start up your registry with Zola and shop our necessities below!
Ridiculously Comfortable Bedding
There is hardly anything as refreshing as brand new, quality bedding. We’re fans of Brooklinen for the cozy, unique, and versatile products made to fit any home.
OUR PICKS:
Luxe 4-Piece Core Sheet Set | Lightweight Down Alternative Comforter
Morning Necessities
Whether you’re a tea drinker or a coffee drinker one thing is clear: your mornings are about to get a LOT cuter. Cozy up with your cutie a cuppa before starting the day!
OUR PICKS:
Kate Spade All in Good Taste Tea Kettle | Bodum Chambord Classic French Press Coffee Maker
Choppity Chop
Dull knives be gone! It’s time to upgrade for a smooth chop and an easy purée—because you’re married adults now and you deserve nice things.
OUR PICKS:
8-Cup Food Processor | Gourmet 16-Piece Knife Block Set
For Lifers
Signature designs, long-lasting pieces, and everyday items—a dutch oven and a cast iron skillet are essential tools for seriously delicious meals to come.
OUR PICKS:
Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven (11 colors available) | Lodge Cast Iron Skillet
Pizza + Ice Cream Necessities
Two things that are almost always impossible to pass up can be made even better in your own newlywed kitchen. Get all fancy with a pizza stone and when you add that Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer to your registry (which, duh) you better add on that ice cream maker attachment, too.
OUR PICKS:
Pizza Peel | Artisan Series 5 Qt. Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (31 colors available) and Ice Cream Stand Mixer Attachment
Killer Kitchen Upgrades
You most likely have a few pots + pans and a blender in your kitchen but when better a time to upgrade? An essential set of cooking gear plus a blender that can power through a whole piece of fruit—you’re on your way.
OUR PICKS:
Tri-Ply Copper 10-Piece Cookware Set | Ninja Professional Blender
Set the Table
There are sooo many pretty tableware options out there that it’s hard to agree on your pick. Our top tip is to look for timeless and durable pieces for everyday wear. We’re currently loving hand-molded ceramics for a natural look.
OUR PICKS:
Puro Burgundy Glass, Set of 6 | Vietri Aurora Collection
You’ll Use These More than You Think
Maybe you don’t make cookies every day but the cookie scoop is the understated hero of the kitchen. Use it for meatballs, to easily measure out muffins or pancakes, as a mini ice cream scoop—honestly, you’ll find it in the dishwasher more often than you’d expect. And a cute serving platter comes in handy for everything from a dinner party to pizza at home on a Sunday night.
OUR PICKS:
Good Grips Cookie Scoop | Slate Cheese Board
Home Refresh
Why spend time vacuuming when you could be canoodling your new spouse? That’s our motto. And here’s a fun thing to register for: a gift card for a custom frame from Framebridge!
OUR PICKS:
Roomba S9+ Vacuuming Robot | Gift Card For 1 Medium Custom Frame
Fluffly Spa Towels
The humble towel: it’s something you’ll use practically every day and we’re all about the fluffiest, coziest, most well-made towels for your new home. Parachute is our go-to for an everyday spa-like experience.
OUR PICKS:
Parachute Bath Sheets | Parachute Hand Towels
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