Tabletop & Registry

My wedding registry broken down. Can also be thought of as a tabletop makeover / update and some great last minute gifts for the holidays.

If you didn’t already know, I worked in the buying department for Bergdorf Goodman’s 7th floor (decorative home & tabletop) for 3 years. I don’t post about home enough and will be making a big effort to start doing so. Tabletop, especially, is such a niche area and I want to share as much information as I can with you all!

Creating my registry was one of my absolute favorite parts of wedding planning. I low--key am such a home junkie. Nothing makes me more excited than a beautiful table scape. I know so many people struggle with this part of the process of wedding planning (or shopping for tabletop in general) and I would love to help all I can.

Dinnerware:

My first step to building my tabletop registry was to pick out my china and casual dinnerware and then build everything around it. I tried to stay pretty neutral without being boring by incorporating prints, texture, gold & wood.

China: Ginori Oriente Italiano Bario

Richard Ginori is iconic and beautiful. It is also extremely reliable and I know I will be able to order another 12 place settings in 5 years (this is important!!). I ended up going with 12 dinner plates, 12 salad plates and 12 soup bowls. I am sure I will need to add on as my family grows and we start hosting big holidays. Another post on favorite dinnerware brands and patterns will be coming out shortly.

Casual: Heath Ceramics Chez Panisse Line

I have heard only the best things about Heath Ceramics and decided to go for it. I received a few salad plates so far and they are incredible. Not a true white (which I love) and exactly what I was looking for.

What I registered for: 12 dinner plates, 12 salad plates, 12 soup bowls, 12 side bowls, 12 ceramic mugs, 1 shallow salad bowl, 1 large serving bowl, 2 vegetable bowls, 1 medium covered serving dish and 2 9x14 platters.

Serveware:

1. Alchimie Black Large Bowl 2. Braid Serving Set 3. Alchimie White Large Rectangular Platter 4. Alchimie White Medium Rectangular Platter 5. Matte Black Large Standing Bowl 6. Lily Juliet Salad Servers 7. Alchimie White Medium Rectangular Platter 8. Alchimie Black Large Rectangular Platter 9. L'Objet Alhambra 2-Piece Serving Set 10. Classic Round Black Walnut Bowl 11. L'Objet Lazy Suzan

Try to keep a theme when building your serving pieces in order to keep the table cohesive looking. All pieces should go back to the china and dinnerware and should mix and match. Think of it like building a wardrobe of basics.

Flatware:

Mepra Due 5 Piece Place Setting- obsessed with this flatware and I have been using it for the past few months. Elevated, luxe and really great quality. This brand is awesome!

Glassware:

Carlo Moretti Glasses: Expensive but the absolute best. These are used at the restaurant at Bergdorf Goodman if you ever want to try them out!

Wine glasses: Ichendorf Manhattan set of 6 wine glasses

Tumblers: Baccarat Harmonie Double Old Fashion Tumblers

Placemats, Napkins & Napkin Rings:

Placemats: Kim Seybert Kaleidoscope Placemat in Multi (on sale). Kim Seybert does placemats the best. She is also an incredible person! I love these because not only do they look amazing but they are easy to wipe down and store.

Napkins: Marin Natural European Flax ®-Certified Linen Napkin, Set of 4

Napkin Rings: L'Objet Deco Twist Napkin Rings. Planning to get a few more napkin rings but starting with these. Napkin rings add so much character to a table and are especially fun in the summer and on holidays. I can do another post on placemat, napkin, napkin ring combinations I like!

Everything else:

1. Loopy Vase Large White 2. Luxe Rummy Tile Game Smoke 3. Solid Challah Board 4. Iconic: Art, Design, Advertising, and the Automobile 5. Menorah Sculpture II 6. Peter Lindbergh. On Fashion Photography 7. Baies Large Candle 8. L'OBJET Haas Niki + Simon Salt + Pepper Shakers 9. AERIN CECILE 4X6 FRAME 10. AERIN CECILE 5X7 FRAME 11. AERIN CECILE 8X10 FRAME 12. Nimbus Halo Bowl Black 13. AERIN SINTRA 3-BOWL SERVER 14. Ladorada Bone Candlestick Holder Trio Set

1. JURA E8 17-Specialty Automatic Coffee, Tea & Espresso Machine 2. Le Crustet Signature Skillet 3. Square End Grain Cutting Board 4. Smeg Retro 2-Slice Toaster 5. AERIN LEON CHEESE KNIVES 6. Rectangular End Grain Cutting Board 7. All-Clad Waffle Maker 8. All-Clad Baking Set 9. Manhattan Cocktail Shaker 10. KitchenAid ® Artisan® Series Almond Cream 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer 11. Smeg Electric Kettle 12. Manhattan Stainless Steel Ice Bucket & Tong 13. Le Creuset ® Signature 5.5-Qt. Cream Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven 14. Tiffany Braided Bread Knife

Does anyone have Shabbat candlesticks they love? I cannot find a pair I love for the life of me!!!! Let me know your questions in the comments and if you ever need 1-1 help I am always available (just shoot me an email).

Lots of love & happy holidays!