Congratulations are in order! Congratulations, of course, on your engagement and upcoming wedding—but also, on beginning the process of creating your Over The Moon registry.

When I started Over The Moon as a content site back in 2015, the focus was on making a beautiful online destination where couples could find wedding inspiration that felt emotionally-driven—think less prom-feeling photos and more candids—through a fashion lens. Since then, we’ve evolved into a lifestyle e-commerce platform with our utilitarian wedding and baby registries at the core.

I know how overwhelmed you may be when first crafting your registry. Our Head of Buying and Merchandising Emilie Ghilaga and her team have hand-picked the 350+ brands on our site in categories, and together, we  have selected all of the must-have products for a robust registry. Every item has our personal stamp of approval. Our hope is that these are pieces that you’ll add to your registry and that will be loved for years to come—and that whether you’ve been living with your partner for years or this is the first time you’re cohabitating, your Over The Moon Registry will help you create a life together that feels layered, unique to you, and most importantly, well-lived.

xx,
Alex

Create Your Registry Profile

First, start your wedding registry profile on Over The Moon. You can customize your profile, select products from our vast curation of brands—monogram gifts, easily receive your presents and decide when you want them, register for cash and experiences, convert items into OTM Credit, and download our Thank You Note manager. The benefits go on and on.

Now let’s get down to brass tacks and start adding gifts. Thankfully, gone are the days of scouring department stores with a barcode scanner gun in hand and frantically choosing from a cookie-cutter array of china and flatware. Today, creating your registry is as easy as the click of a button and something you can do from the comfort of your own home. But what makes for the perfect registry?

We know, and we’ve removed the guesswork for you. Below, we have created a checklist of exactly what we think you should consider for married life—along with a few of our recommendations to serve as registry inspiration.

An OTM tip: This is the one time in your life you can make a wish list with everything you want. Take advantage of this opportunity to get those Ginori Oriente Italiano plates you’ve always coveted and the Jura coffee machine of your dreams. Don’t settle for a lesser item when you know it’s something you’ll use for the rest of your married lives.

With an Over The Moon registry, there’s no limit to the amount of items you can have, so add away! (Plus, your guests will appreciate having options to choose from.)

The Definitive Registry Checklist

For the Bedroom

Many say the key to a happy marriage starts in the bedroom, and with that in mind, you and your partner should decide on bedding together. You will, after all, spend a great deal of time here, and it’s best to find sheets that you both love. When it comes to our curation, Matouk bedding is a classic and timeless.

For The Home

Minimalist or maximalist, coastal grandmother or tortured poet, you need these items regardless of your personal interior style. Choose accents that will go with a variety of furniture. The right pieces, like a sophisticated frame or a cashmere throw, can really tie a room together—even if you’re still moving in! Game sets and book collections are easy to overlook while registering—but they are a total gift to have on hand for the many nights you and your spouse will spend in the den or when you have company.

For the Bathroom

Soft-to-the-touch towels, easy-to-use lotion dispensers, and a gorgeous vanity mirror will bring joy to this space. Think of what will work cohesively together in the milieu. And when registering for a bathrobe, make sure to register for a “Yours” and “Theirs!”

For the Kitchen

When it comes to your kitchen, the list goes beyond cookware and spatulas. For couples just now moving in together or starting a new home, select worthy staples that will last for a lifetime of meals.

For The Tabletop

Make Tabletop Tuesday a daily occurrence with fine china and crystal like Baccarat. Consider registering for at least eight or more place settings. OTM founder Alexandra Macon insists on more. It might just be the two of you right now, but in the future, there could be more people sitting around your table. . .

Plus, you never know if friends or in-laws will turn up uninvited to dinner one week. And when that does inevitably happen, you’ll already have a beautifully set table ready to go. Choose matching, complementary, or even contrasting patterns—just be sure to have each of these musts on your registry!

For the Great Outdoors

Even if you aren’t the most outdoorsy couple, you’ll be glad you selected a few essentials for summer days and nights spent outside.

For The Honeymoon and Beyond

With Over The Moon, you and your partner can register for items and experiences like luxurious vacations at an Auberge Resorts Collection hotel, your honeymoon fund, and even cash for wherever married life takes you.