These are the most popular wedding registry gifts in every state, including some unexpected ideas you may not have thought of

Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Mississippi, and South Carolina

KitchenAid 5-Quart Artisan Stand Mixer

Available in colors from pistachio to lavender cream, the KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer is always a showpiece. But of course, it works beautifully, too. In fact, it's the top pick in our guide to the best stand mixers.

Alaska and Hawaii

Miya Company Aranami Blue Wave Noodle Bowl 

Miya Company's blue Aranami noodle bowls are dishwasher- and microwave-safe. With a 16-ounce capacity, the ceramic bowls are perfect for cereal, soup, and salad.

Arizona, Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Virginia

Dyson V8 Animal Cordless Stick Vacuum

While this vacuum didn't make the cut in our guide to the best cordless vacuums, the Dyson V8 Animal is still an all-around good performer and great for pet hair. 

Read our full review of the Dyson V8 Animal Cordless Stick Vacuum. 

California

Casafina Eivissa Five-Piece Dinnerware Set

Similar to the Casafina set above, the Eivissa stoneware comes with two plates, two bowls, and a mug. The glazed sea-blue color is beachy and beautiful.

Colorado, Connecticut, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island

Caraway Home Seven-Piece Nonstick Ceramic Cookware Set

Caraway makes one of the best cookware sets we've tested. With good heat retention and interchangeable lids, it's our favorite ceramic set. The nonstick skillet is especially great for making pancakes. 

Read our full Caraway Cookware review here.

Florida, Ohio, and Washington

Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven

Dutch ovens are beloved because they work for so many dishes. Le Creuset makes beautiful, durable cookware that you can use on gas, electric, and induction stoves. The Dutch oven comes in a variety of sizes and colors, and it will still look great years later. 

Read more about why we love Le Creuset's Dutch oven.

Georgia, Kansas, Michigan, and Texas

OXO Good Grips Pop Five-Piece Container Set

Well-organized pantries can make kitchen prep a whole lot easier. We like OXO's Pop containers because they're clear, making it easy to see what's inside. (Some sets also come with labels.) The airtight seals make them perfect for storing flour, rice, and other staples. 

Read our full OXO Good Grips Pop review here.

Idaho and Wisconsin

Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine

The Breville Barista Express is an impressive, all-in-one espresso machine. It includes a built-in grinder and milk frother. Insider Reviews' coffee expert Owen Burke says it's basically foolproof, though it does still take some effort to use and maintain. 

Read our full review of the Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine.

Illinois, Maine, New York, and Wyoming

Brooklinen Super-Plush Four-Piece Bath Towel Set

These towels from Brooklinen have a fairly high GSM (grams per square meter), meaning they're plush and luxurious. You can get them in five standard colors, plus a few brighter limited-edition hues.

Indiana, Minnesota, and Oregon

Stasher Reusable Silicone Sandwich Bag

The fact that Stasher bags are made registry wishlists is proof many people want to use less plastic. The bags are great for keeping food fresh or sous viding, but we also like to use them in other parts of the house for organizing closets and drawers. 

Iowa

Chilewich Signal Placemat

Chilewich uses a proprietary yarn for its placemats, made of 25% renewable vegetable content. The Signal placemat comes in a beige sand geometric pattern or darker twilight options with blues and reds. 

Kentucky and Maryland

Noritake Colorwave Coupe Four-Piece Place Setting

Japanese dinnerware brand Noritake is one of our favorite places to buy dinnerware. While its formal china and porcelain are stunning, we also love the everyday Colorwave collection. The dishwasher- and microwave-safe stoneware comes in a slew of colors that look great on their own or mixed and matched. 

Louisiana and Oklahoma

La Cadeaux Fleur Wine Glass 

La Cadeaux's Fleur wine glasses are polycarbonate plastic, meaning they're shatter-resistant and dishwasher-safe. They're available in several fun colors, including blue and teal.

Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Tennessee

Villeroy & Boch La Classica Five-Piece Flatware Set

Villeroy & Boch's La Classica flatware is made of stainless steel and dishwasher safe. The elegant set includes a salad fork, dinner fork, dinner spoon, teaspoon, and dinner knife. 

Missouri

Lodge Logic Cast-Iron Skillet

Lodge's 10.25-inch version is our pick for the best budget cast-iron skillet, and professional chefs love the 12-inch size, too. The pan works great for eggs, cornbread, and more.  

Read more about why we love Lodge's cast-iron skillet here.

Montana

Brooklinen Luxe Sateen Seven-Piece Sheet and Duvet Bundle

We love many of Brooklinen's products, but its sateen sheets are among the best. They're soft and durable and come in a range of colors, including some bold patterns. Insider Reviews editor-in-chief Ellen Hoffman has been sleeping on hers for years and still loves them. 

Read our full review of Brooklinen's Luxe Sateen sheets.

New Mexico and North Dakota

Casafina Pacifica Five-Piece Place Setting

This stoneware set from Casafina comes with a dinner plate, pasta bowl, salad plate, cereal bowl, and 11-ounce mug. You can put everything in the oven, microwave, dishwasher, and freezer. Many of the color options pair well together, too.

South Dakota and West Virginia

Fiesta Classic Three-Piece Place Setting

Whether you love daffodils, mulberries, or peonies, you can find a shade of Fiesta stoneware to suit your style. The three-piece Classic setting comes with a dinner plate, salad plate, and bowl that are safe for the oven, dishwasher, and microwave. 

Vermont

Kate Spade Malmo Five-Piece Flatware Set

Available in three finishes, the Malmo flatware set from Kate Spade is made of tarnish-resistant stainless steel. The five-piece set includes a dinner knife, dinner and salad forks, a tablespoon, and a teaspoon. 

Washington, DC

Airbnb Gift Card

We often recommend Airbnb gift cards in our gift guides because they're great for people who prefer not to get more stuff (or who say they don't want anything). Even if someone's more of a homebody than a traveler, there are plenty of cool experiences they can do in their own area or from their computer.