Top Registry Picks

There are certain must-haves every couple needs, whether you’re co-habiting prior to the wedding or not! Don’t know where to start? Here's a roundup of the top items Canadians register for according to the biggest names in the biz.

Bedroom

According to Au Lit Fine Linens (aulitfinelinens.ca), bedding is the new china, and we totally agree! Besides spending a decent portion of your life wrapped in them, sheets are something you and your mister will use every day.  Here's Au Lit’s top three registered for items—we think you'll want them, too. 

1. A set of classic white or cream cotton sheets. Most popular are their 220 thread count Egyptian cotton hotel sheets ($295, queen set) and luxury 410 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets (about $395, queen set.) All are woven in Italy and made in Canada.

2. Towels. Egyptian cotton from Portugal. $36, bath towel. $21, hand towel.

3. Down duvets, pillows and feather beds. Queen duvet, cotton satin shell, baffle box, 4-season weight, 100% Canadian goose down,  $389. Standard feather pillow, $58. Queen down-wrapped feather bed, $275.

Dinnerware/China

We expect you'll need to upgrade your dishes, too. No more mismatching plates! We spoke to Wedgwood (wedgwood.com), a company that knows a thing or two about dinnerware after 250 years in business. Here's a rundown of their top three best-selling items.

1. Jasper Conran Dinnerware. A 10-inch dinner plate, 9-inch salad/dessert plate, 7-inch side plate and a teacup and saucer, $127 for all five pieces.

2. Duchess crystal goblet in Duchesse pattern by Vera Wang for Wedgwood, $43.

3. Love Knots by Vera Wang for Wedgwood toasting flutes, $90/pair.

Kitchen

It's always a good idea to include kitchen items in your registry, and it's best to offer your guests a variety of price points. Not a cook? Consider small appliances that will make your life easier. Here's the top three best-selling items from Hamilton Beach (hamiltonbeach.ca) that we think you should check out.

1. Indoor Grill with Removable Grids, $70.

2. BrewStation Summit Ultra 12 Cup Coffeemaker, $90.

3. Set 'n Forget 6 Qt. Programmable Slow Cooker, $80.

All-Time Favourite

There's always one item that every couple seems to register for (or buy) and according to our sources it's KitchenAid's Artisan Stand Mixer, $470 (kitchenaid.ca). It probably helps that it comes in a slew of swoon-worthy colours from empire red to blue willow, and it can be found at the Bay, Home Outfitters and other specialty kitchen stores across Canada.