Q: Which Appliances Do You Need Most On Your Registry?

Coffee Maker
Beautiful mornings begin with romance - and great coffee! If you're a morning person, you'll love starting your day with a delicious, freshly brewed cup you made yourself. If you're not a morning person, a programmable coffee maker will let you sleep in and wake up to one of life's most delicious aromas filling your house. The true connoisseur will appreciate a grind-and-brew model that automatically crushes your choice of beans, then brews the blend into 10 cups of delightful coffee. A great coffeemaker can set the stage for some of the sweetest traditions in your marriage, from breakfast in bed, to long, lingering Sunday brunches. Whether your style is to jump into your day with both feet, or you need a little coaxing to get going in the morning, the right coffee maker is a registry necessity.

Mixer
What could be sweeter than your honeymoon? Well, nothing. But if your hubby has a sweet tooth, and you're a baker at heart, an appliance must-have is a mixer. Handy hand mixers used to be best for mixing up lighter concoctions like frostings and cake mixes, but today's hand-held models can cut through even the heaviest batters and dough. They also come in a variety of speeds, take up zero counter space, and feature a variety of attachments, making it a smart choice for smaller kitchens.

Blender
A quality blender is a popular choice for all sorts of brides, from the entertainer who whirls up cocktails for her guests, to the natural bride who loves smoothies. A high-speed blender is perfect for turning loads of fresh fruit into instant energy drinks, or mixing eggs, peanut butter, and milk into thick protein shakes. High-powered blenders can switch from shake-makers to party animals by crushing ice into perfectly smooth drinks in seconds. Want to offer your guests a variety of fun mixed drinks when you entertain? You can mix individual glasses with a powerful hand blender that saves on space and frees up your standing blender for larger batches of cocktails.

Food Processor
If your schedule is hectic, or you love cooking for hours, a food processor is the tool for you. All of your chopping, slicing, shredding, and even kneading is done for you - leaving you more time to spend with your new husband. You can whip up fresh salsa in minutes, or chop vegetables for stir-fry in a flash. The natural bride can even make homemade peanut butter, and register for a processor that doubles as a juicer. If you don't like to cook, a processor cuts down on your time in the kitchen; if you do like to cook, it will make complicated dishes even easier under your expert hands. Whatever your cooking style may be, a food processor on your registry makes your time in the kitchen painless.

Now that you've matched your style to the best appliances for you, make sure you add the right mix of cooking accessories to your registry. Your guests will thank you for giving them lots of options, and you'll have everything you need for the kitchen that fits your style.