As a 28-year-old living in New York City, a good chunk of my friends are still single (myself included), but others are starting to get married, making this summer my first wedding season. I’ve been officially introduced to the ever-daunting wedding registry. Clicking through their selections has surprisingly taught me things about my friends that I didn’t know. It’s a state of the union for their tastes; a glimpse into their dream futures. So call me delusional or call me a very good planner, but I’ve taken it upon myself to create a rough version of my own. After all, as Domino’s style editor, I do curate gift guides for a living.

A wedding registry is your chance to ask for those hyper-specific, sometimes over-the-top items you’ve always wanted that don’t fall under the birthday budget. Some of the best additions I’ve seen: Billy Cotton goblets, scalloped dinnerware from RW Guild, and Michaël Verheyden’s walnut bowl. Read on for the things I’m bookmarking for my future self. And if you’re reading this as a newlywed-to-be, maybe you’ll find something here you love enough to add to your registry.

Photography by Belle Morizio

These nine pieces are wedding registry goals:

01. I know the single ladies with 27 other weddings on the calendar would appreciate a $39 option in the mix. As far as I’m concerned, this tart slicer is just as covetable as the Royal Copenhagen dinnerware. 

02. My parents were gifted an Elsa Peretti bowl for their wedding 33 years ago, and out of all their presents, it’s one of the few they still own. The delicate thumbprint is a meditation for the eyes. 

03. Not only is this the best-looking kettle I’ve ever seen, but the conical shape makes water boil faster. 

04. If you haven’t browsed Domino’s new collaboration with Heather Taylor Home, stop everything you’re doing. Of the four just-introduced colorways, I’d be most excited to receive the tomato and blue.

05. Spanish mohair brand Mantas Ezcaray makes the prettiest throws, and this tonal striped one reminds me of Loewe but is a fraction of the price. 

06. These new cocktail glasses are the perfect combo of cute and chic. Designed with a Mexican chef and made by hand in Italy, they’ll have traveled the world and back before ending up on my table. 

07. I love the rustic, vintage feel of this pewter flatware by Mepra. These would look as good thrown in a tumbler for a casual picnic lunch as they would at a set dinner table. 

08. I’m a big believer in Splatterware (who wouldn’t love a Puglia-meets-Vermont vibe), and this combo of butter yellow and forest green is really doing it for me. Even though it’s technically a pitcher, I’d use it for fresh flowers cut from the garden of my future country house. 

09. I don’t know that anyone would actually buy a hand-painted Royal Copenhagen dinnerware set for me, but it doesn’t hurt to ask.

Even if you’re not paying for anything yourself, a good registry includes a range of price points. This is how I’d prioritize. 

Splurge on…Cookware

If you’re anything like me and actually use your pots and pans, you’re going to want something that can handle a little wear and tear. Stick with time-tested classics that will perform as well today as they do when you’re celebrating your milestone anniversaries (Staub is my go-to). 

• Enameled Cast-Iron Wide Oval Dutch Oven by Staub, $250 

• Signature Enameled Cast-Iron Saucepan by Le Creuset, $268 

• Stainless Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set by All-Clad, $800

Go Either Way on…Dinnerware

While some people may have been waiting their entire lives for the fine china of their dreams, others might roll their eyes at a $300 plate. There is absolutely nothing wrong with simple Crate & Barrel dinnerware; Heath Ceramics is a great middle ground; and if you’re shooting for the stars, go straight to iconic Italian manufacturer Ginori. 

• Set of 8 Craft Linen Flat Dinner Plates by Crate & Barrel, $68

• Couple Dinner Plate by Heath Ceramics, $44

• Set of 2 Catene Flat Plates by Ginori, $350

Save on…Table Linens

Let’s be honest: No tablecloth is going to last you a lifetime unless you never actually eat on it. Spills happen, and stressing over a $500 one doesn’t exactly set a fun dinner party vibe. 

• Striped Cotton Tablecloth by H&M Home, $35

• Block-Print Tablecloth by Furbish Studio, $78

• Gingham Check Linen Tablecloth by Zara Home, from $109

Random wedding-related things on the internet I’ve saved for now and later. 

• If you’re starting from scratch with your registry, this list of 75 ideas from Wirecutter is a great jumping-off point. 

• This might be a wedding dress salon, but I’m stealing the giant tapestry idea for my apartment.

• Vogue’s wedding etiquette articles have been my go-to for any and all questions as I enter my first wedding season. This one is all about how much to spend on a gift. 

• This L.A. florist is my ultimate inspiration for special event bouquets. I’m usually more into single-stem arrangements, but she mixes varieties in a way that feels natural and cool. 

• The gift giving doesn’t end once you’ve tied the knot! Shop my anniversary gift guide for your S.O., organized by each year’s traditional themes. 

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