If you and your fiancé are first time home buyers, consider creating a bridal registry that lists all the things you'll need for your new dwelling place together. When creating your bridal registry think about what big and small items you'll need to maintain your home in good condition and also how you would like to decorate your home – be as creative as you want. Below are some suggestions of items that you can include on your bridal registry:

1.         Down payment on your new house

2.         Purchase essential home appliances: refrigerator, cook top/range stove, and washer & dryer

3.         Purchase outdoor entertaining furniture: lawn chairs, patio furniture, umbrella, and BBQ grill

4.         Adopt a pet to live with you in your new home

5.         Purchase a lawnmower or snowmobile (depending on where your new home is)!

6.         Purchase home furnishings: bed linens, towels, floor coverings etc. 

7.         Acquire a piece of art to hang in your new home

8.         Install an alarm system

9.         Hire an interior designer to help you decorate

10.       Purchase a home theater system  

11.       Purchase an elegant dining set for your new formal dining room.

12.       Buy sofas, recliners, theater set and other furniture for your new home!

13.       Formal crystal and china set for entertaining your guests once you've settled in