Wedding Registry Cookware | What should I register for?

Sponsored with love by Anolon

Back in 2013 when we were engaged, our wedding registry was a bit overwhelming, to say the least. There were so many options for everything. Which brand is best? What color is best? What can we actually agree on? It took us forever and it was not as fun as we had imagined it.

But you know what was fun? Getting gifts in the mail one by one leading up to our wedding day, opening up those packages and filling out kitchen with brand, sparkling new cookware.

You see, neither of us had ever had nice cookware. We were just out of college and had maybe two pots and pans in each of our kitchens so opening up that box and seeing that expensive, shiny cookware was like a dream. We were real adults now.

The first time we got to cook with our new kitchenware, we were so excited. We chose our kitchenware based on price -- they were one of the most expensive sets we could find so that meant they were super nice, yeah?

Wrong.

We were totally wrong. We went to cook for the first time and everything stuck. We burned one pan and the other we couldn't even wash off after scrubbing and scrubbing and scrubbing....and that was after using plenty of oil with cooking too. It was a nightmare, we wanted to ditch our expensive pans immediately and actually do research on the best pans to add to our wedding registry.

And so, I'm here to prevent the same thing from happening to you.

What to look for when adding cookware to your wedding registry:

Anolon Advanced™ cookware is high quality, durable cookware for now and ever after. With a range of premium fabrications -- hard-anodized, stainless steel, copper base, performance clad, stoneware -- the right kitchen instruments make every recipe enjoyable and effortless.

Anolon Advanced™ Umber Cookware has a hard-anodized construction with exceptional durability and performance. With a gorgeous bronze-on-bronze color, softly flared tulip-shaped profiles, SureGrip™ handles offering comfort and control and oven safe to 400°F, the metal utensil safe interiors and exteriors boast long-lasting premium nonstick for effortless food release and easy cleanup. Oh yeah, and did I mention the lifetime warranty?

Anolon Advanced™ Bronze Bakeware is designed for the passionate home baker who demands superior performance, easy food release and
effortless clean up every time, for a lifetime. Its best in class, beautiful bronze-colored nonstick surface is durable and provides excellent food release you can trust. It's dishwasher safe for convenient post-party clean up, the durable construction resists warping, the SureGrip™ handles provide a comfortable sturdy grip, it's oven safe up to 450°F and really, it's everything you’ll need to make brownies, gingerbreads, lasagnas, layer cakes, cookies and more!

Create the meals that memories are made of with convenient, practical collections that compliment each other beautifully -- Anolon cookware.

Click here to add Anolon Cookware to your Bed Bath & Beyond registry.

Amazon Wedding Registry | Your Chance to Win $5000

Sponsored with love by Amazon

 Let's talk wedding registries.

When we were starting to look at registries for our wedding it was hard...really hard. We wanted the bedding from one store, the towels from another, silverware from a third store and some kitchen items from another. And it wasn't fun. We decided it may be a but silly to register at four different retailers so we narrowed it down and settled on two.

I sure wish there was a way to keep it all streamlined and register in just one place for all of the items you love. Oh wait, there IS a way.

Amazon Wedding Registry

Yep, it's true! Your favorite place to shop (or at least it's my favorite) has a wedding registry program and it's for everyone -- it's a must.

-- It's mobile friendly so you can make updates and add items as you think of them, on the go!
-- They've got the world's largest selection of products so you get to register in one place and one place only all while shopping your favorite retailers.
-- Amazon prime members get a 20% completion discount (10% for non members) for the gifts you don't receive so if I were you, I'd sign up for Prime to get that discount for yourself.

It's simple, it's easy, it's all-in-one-place wedding registry perfection.

Want to win $5000 toward your wedding?

Yep, it even gets better. Amazon is giving away $5000 for one lucky couple to put toward their wedding! All you have to do is add $1000 worth of items to your own registry by May 31, 2017 (something you'd be doing anyways) and you're automatically entered to win!

 It's as easy as that!

Making wedding registries easy and winning free gifts? I'd sign up for an Amazon Wedding Registry if I were you!

Unique Wedding Registry Items You'll Love | What should I add to my wedding registry?

Sponsored with love by De’Longhi

I’m sure you’ve heard all about the basics of your wedding registry - kitchen appliances, formal dining sets, bedding, towels and all of the “stuff” you’re going to need for your new home together. But because so many couples already have their own homes before they get married and thus, have no need to register for all of the “normal” wedding registry items, just know that you can register for other items too!

So what should you register for if you already have all of the home basics?

My advice is to think about items that you want that you will use often -- Items that will be fun for the both of you and will bring endless memories for years to come. And we’ve got three fun ideas to help you start thinking outside of the box for uncommon wedding registry items that you’ll love.

De’Lhonghi Livenza All Day Grill

The De’Longhi Livenza All Day Grill which can be added to your Bloomingdales wedding registry is the perfect gift. Whether you live in a small apartment or a large home with a backyard, it’s the perfect kitchen accessory that will totally change your life. From paninis to grilling burgers and hot dogs to cooking delicious dinners on a whim, it’s definitely the kind of wedding gift that’ll you’ll get plenty of use out of.

One of the best parts? It’s dishwasher safe, unlike most other indoor grilling appliances out there. And that means more time spent with your new spouse...just saying.

Your Honeymoon

Honeymoon registries are always a great idea because they’re an expense you’re going to have after the wedding and of course, who doesn’t love to travel? There are lots of ways for your guests to help make your first destination as husband and wife a blast -- simple dollar amount gifts, sending you on excursions at your destinations or even offering to pay for the taxi rides around the island. And it’s fun for guests to be help make your experience together one you will never forget!

Bedroom Bedding + Decor

I know, I know. It seems so simple but bedding can get expensive. Whether you live together already or will be combining households, one of my absolute favorite upgrades is our bedroom. And with your new life together, it’s the perfect chance to start the decorating as a team and to create a comfy, homey spot that the both of you love. Because you know, you will be spending lots of time in there so you’ll want it to be a room that both of you love!

Charity

If you want your guests to have the chance to help you make a difference, then charity registries are always a great option. Savings lives or helping make someone’s life better -- the gift of happiness -- is always a unique option to offer your guests too!

So when it comes time to start your wedding registry, just remember that you don’t have to go traditional. If you’re never going to use that fancy china, then leave it off your list. Choose the items you want and will actually enjoy using together for years to come.

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De’Longhi

De’Longhi develops kitchen appliances with passion, inspired by Italian cuisine heritage and family values, and they’ll bring your families together. Our products excel in performance and feature special solutions that make them a joy to use. We meet the needs of different cultures and home environments, with products able to perfectly fit any kitchen.

·       Kitchen: De’Longhi provides kitchen solutions for a range of needs – making everything from meal creation to clean-up even easier for busy families, all while focusing on impressive functionality and premium design.

·       Coffee: De’Longhi offers a complete range of innovative and easy to use, automatic and manual espresso, cappuccino and coffee machines; these are designed with passion and follow the highest quality of standards. Our goal is to offer consumers the experience of designing a perfect cup of coffee, to be savored in their homes and prepared with a simple touch of a button.

·       Home Comfort: De’Longhi creates appliances for a happier, healthier home. We provide solutions suitable for every need in any season. Our heaters and portable air conditioners provide the ideal comfort to the indoor environment, so your home gatherings are pleasant and comfortable.

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of De'Longhi Group. The opinions and text are all mine.