If you already own plates and would rather pass on the his-and-her pillowcases, feel free to add some less traditional gifts to your wedding registry. Here, Target wedding expert Brit Morin’s picks for a bride and groom who are most at home in the great outdoors—or just the “wild” of their own backyard. “Camping can be fun,” says Brit, “but glamping is far more comfortable! Toss in colorful pillows, cozy blankets, and string lights to enjoy a night under the stars with a more luxurious spin.”
FOR CAMPING
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Coleman 60-quart Cooler, $39.99. “Adventures don’t stop after you say ‘I Do,’” says Brit. “This tent is perfect for a weekend getaway with Mother Nature.” Coleman 6-Person Instant Dome Tent, $129.99. “If your friends buy this camera as a group gift, in return, you’ll give them years of awesome photos of your crew,” says Brit. Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18MP Digital SLR Camera, $549.99. Coleman 40-degree Sleeping Bag, $36.99.
FOR GLAMPING
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Room Essentials Frosted Globe Lights, $14.99. Stok Drum Charcoal Grill, $129.99. Threshold Microplush Blanket, from $22.99. “My husband and I love camping on the weekend when we can get away,” say Brit. “Target is our one-stop shop for these weekend trips because we can get all of his camping essentials (lanterns, coolers, and such), and I can get all of mine. (S’mores, anyone?)” Threshold Harper Patio Firepit Table, $127.
If you opt for registry picks like these—ones your older relatives might not be used to seeing—I think you should also have some keepsake items on your registry too. While a charcoal grill will get loads and loads of use, you probably won’t pass it down to your kids one day. (And, for the record, I would feel super awkward having a $500-plus camera on my wedding registry. Like Brit said, it’s meant as a group gift. I get that. But I would still feel gift-grabby, I think.)
Would you add any of these gifts to your wedding registry?
Not the outdoorsy type? Here are more of Brit’s registry picks:
- 6 Fun Wedding Registry Picks for the Bride and Groom Who Like to Entertain at Home
- 7 Stylish Registry Picks for the Minimalist Bride and Groom