15 Summer Registry Essentials

The weather is heating up and it’s time to get outdoors! Here are fifteen registry picks guaranteed to help you make the most of your summer. 

1. Melamine Dinnerware

The brighter, the better! Take the dinner party outside with these festive Mudhut Marika Dinner Plates, available at Target.
2. Updated Luggage

Summer is prime season for weekend getaways, and this Bric’s X-Bag Spinner from Bloomingdale's will help you travel in style.
3. Ice Cream Maker

Whip up your own frozen flavors with this Cuisinart Pure Indulgence Ice Cream Maker, available at Kohl’s.
4. LED Lantern

Display a few lanterns on your porch or patio for the perfect post-sunset ambience. This Gerson Scalloped LED Lantern from Kohl’s emits a lovely soft glow.
5. Personalized Beach Towel

Whether you plan to hit the beach, lounge by the pool, or relax in the park, a quality beach towel is a must-have. Our pick? Pottery Barn’s Reversible Awning Stripe Beach Towel. Bonus: You can have it customized with your name or monogram.
6. Beverage Server


With the Heritage Beverage Jar from Sur La Table, refreshing summer beverages are always on tap! Lemonade, anyone?
7.  Misting Fan

Keep cool even on the hottest summer day with this inventive Luma Comfort Outdoor Misting Fan from Kohl's.

8. Garden Planters

 

 

Put that green thumb to good use with these gorgeous Tuscan Planters from Pottery Barn.

 

9. Picnic Basket

Why not take advantage of the sunshine and balmy weather with a little al fresco dining? We love the combination of rustic and modern elements on the Sunnylife Wicker Picnic Basket, available at Nordstrom. Bonus: there’s a wine holder attached.

 

10. Herb Scissors

Summertime is the season for delicious herbs like basil, mint, parsley, and chives. These Mastrad Herb Scissors from Sur La Table make it easy to add them to every meal.

 

11. Outdoor Pouf

Kick up your feet with the Mina Victory Water Resistant Outdoor Cube Pouf, available at Nordstrom in scrumptious summer colors like lime green, orange, and turquoise.

 

12. Serving Tray

This sweet Garden Floral Tray from Sur La Table makes outdoor entertaining that much more fun!

 

13. Drink Cooler

Keep those beverages chilled at a beach party, backyard BBQ, or summer soiree with the Coleman Wheeled Cooler, available at Target.

 

14. Seafood Cracker

These Red Seafood Crackers from William-Sonoma are a must for feasting on lobster claws, crab legs, and other summer seafood staples.
15. Pool Tote

Pack up some sunscreen, a good book, and other summer essentials in this oversized linen Modern Pool Tote from Mark and Graham.