Sheets, napkins, and towels are important, but newlyweds cannot live by linen alone. Stores and websites, not normally associated with bridal registries, have jumped on board and now cater to a wide range of interests and needs. The following wedding gifts have been popular recently. Any of these items can be added to your bridal registry. Don't worry about the price tags; various guests can pitch in to buy you some of the more expensive items as a group gift.

Modern Options

These items are quickly becoming staples in the modern couple's registry. Consider these alternates if you have many of the items you need for establishing a home already.

NEW REGISTRY CHECKLIST

Blue Ray disc player

Camcorder

Camping equipment

Carpeting (gift certificate) or fine rugs

CD-ROM drive for computer

Closet storage/shelving

Computer (laptop or desktop)

Computer software

Digital camera

DVD player

Garage door opener

Gift card for favorite store

Gift card for honeymoon excursion

Microwave oven

Portable DVD player

Sewing machine

Sporting equipment

More Possibilities

Couples and retailers are constantly finding new avenues for bridal registries. Consider the following options if you really have all you need for your home:

• Honeymoon registry. This service is offered, usually for a fee, by national travel companies, but it may also be offered by your local travel agent. Guests help you “purchase” the honeymoon by contributing. The service should provide a list of all contributors and their gifts to facilitate sending thank you notes.

• Charitable registry. If you really have everything you need, consider encouraging your guests to gift the charity of your choice instead. Various charitable organizations help you set up an online charitable registry that makes giving back easy.