Weddings Winter 2009 > Planner

Christofle

At this venerable Parisian mainstay, the tasteful will find everything from the traditional Malmaison pattern to bar ware designed by Adam Tihany.

Crate & Barrel

Look for designer-inspired tableware, furniture, and linens at reasonable prices: They have 50-piece sets of flatware for less than $150.

D.Porthault Linens

This French label stocks high-end table and bed linens. Floral-print sheet sets start at about $1,400.

Frette

Couples with expensive tastes register for Frette’s signature sheets (up to $2,200 a set). The lower-priced Hotel line starts at $420..

Georg Jensen

This Danish style-setter is the final word in hollowware and modern flatware. The stainless-steel place settings run from $115 to $145.

Global Table

This Soho shop has beautiful glassware and place mats. Funky melamine serving trays are $16.

Gracious Home

Gracious Home’s registry includes gems like a set of supersoft Milagra towels ($10 to $68) and mix-and-match Italian country-kitchen dinnerware from Vietri ($27 to $236).

Harris Levy

This legendary store carries imported bed and table linens, towels, cashmere blankets, and pillows ($18 to $150), as well as bath and body products.

Hermès

Pick your favorites from a list of luxurious items like cashmere blankets (from $2,300) and beautiful teapots (from $495).

John Derian

A must-register destination for those who favor goods scored from Paris flea markets, with finds such as John Robshaw bedding and platters designed by Derian himself ($44 to $350).

Jonathan Adler

Adler continues to stock his distinctive ceramics in bright colors—especially popular is the jade-glazed pottery range ($48 to $225).

Justgive.org

Register for direct donations to your favorite causes through this website, which has a database of nearly 1.5 million charities. After someone donates, you’ll get a card announcing his or her gift.

La Cafetière

This shop is full of all things French, including Côté Table plates ($8 each) and crystal glasses ($8 each).

From the Winter 2009 New York Wedding Guide