Weddings Winter 2009 > Planner

Pratesi

This linens store spins some of the most beautiful cotton confections around. Basic sheets with embroidery are $1,280 for a queen set (482 thread count).

Restoration Hardware

For those who like the look of quaint, classy antiques but want something new, this well-stocked store might just be the ticket.

Saks Fifth Avenue

In one stop, couples can find everything from cashmere and fur throws to sterling silver and more.

Simon Pearce

Register online for chic, timeless handmade ceramics and glassware—a favorite among stylish couples.

Steuben Glass

Sparkling crystal bowls, vases, and collectible animal figurines are perennial favorites; stemware and bar ware are new additions to the line.

Sur La Table

This spacious Soho store has a wide selection of kitchen gear and housewares, and also stocks cookware (including the hard-to-find French Staub).

Takashimaya New York

The private-label china (from $125 for a charger) and Matteo bedding ($695 for a duvet cover) are hits with high-profile couples.

Target

There are plenty of must-haves at this super-store, from espresso machines ($599) to toasters ($25). Couples can find practically everything here, all at reasonable price points.

Tiffany & Co.

Tiffany’s fourth floor brims with silver, china, and crystal. Prices range from the moderate (Palladium Band china starts at $30) to the sky-high (the Japanesque bowl in sterling silver is $9,500).

TravelersJoy.com

Would you rather register for a dream honeymoon instead of a china pattern? Sign up for honeymoon activities and let your guests contribute money toward them. Collect your gifts anytime by requesting a bank check or transfer.

Williams-Sonoma

This high-end chain is full of top-shelf kitchen stuff: Wüsthof knives ($459 for a seven-piece set), French copper cookware, and KitchenAid mixers (from $299).

Zabar's

The famed gourmet shop has an unbeatable selection of cookware and clever gizmos that make life easier in the kitchen.

From the Winter 2009 New York Wedding Guide