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Rainbow Room:
Colorful flea market finds at John Derian.
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Home Depot
40 W. 23rd St., at Fifth Ave.
212-929-9571
980 Third Ave., at 59th St.
212-888-1512
homedepot.com
Yes, Home Depot has a wedding registry, and no, it�s not all two-by-fours and power saws. It does, however, boast the ultimate grill: a stainless five-burner monster from Ducane ($899); the Ryobi 14.4-volt drill kit ($79) and the Ryobi 60-piece drill-drive accessory kit ($19.97) for the handyman or -woman of the house; and a nifty Multifunctional Table ($579) that doubles as a storage area, bar, sideboard/cooking space, or even a spice rack.
The Jewish Museum gift Shops
1 E. 92nd St., at Fifth Ave.
212-423-3260
1109 Fifth Ave., at 92nd St.
212-423-3211
The Jewish Community Center in Manhattan
334 Amsterdam Ave., at 76th St.
646-505-5730
thejewishmuseum.org
The Jewish Museum's gift shop sells Judaica inspired by its collections, including plenty of Seder plates ($10�$3,000), menorahs ($15�$3,000), and ketubot ($40�$400). If you register at one, the list will be sent to all the store locations.
John
Derian Company
6 E. 2nd St., nr. Bowery
212-677-3917
johnderian.com
A must-register destination for Francophiles who favor one-of-a-kind linens, ceramics, and antiques scored from Paris flea markets. The consultants organizing your registry can point out finds such as an opaline cylindrical hanging light from the 1900s ($365); Elsa C. hand-stitched floral quilts ($400–$650); and oval platters with decoupaged seashells, designed by John Derian himself ($185).
Jonathan
Adler
47 Greene St., nr. Broome St.
212-941-8950
jonathanadler.com
Now in a space five times the size of his original Broome Street shop, Jonathan Adler continues to stock his distinctive ceramics in bright basic colors—especially popular are the whimsical white-giraffe and silver-blowfish statues ($48–$110). With the bigger space, he has also added larger pieces, like a low, brown mohair sofa ($3,725). The registry process is relaxed and low-tech just stop by and pick whatever you and your fiancé(e) fancy.
Karkula
601 W. 26th St. at Eleventh Ave., Ste. 1507
212-645-2216
karkula.com
This six-year-old store is perfect for the couple who appreciate sleek and modern over frilly and floral. Proprietor John Erik Karkula scours the globe to keep the shop full of late-twentieth-century designs, like a gently curving red-felt-covered chaise by Paola Lenti (starts at $3,100), a Pamela Sunday hand-forged stoneware vessel with textured glaze ($550), and a reissue of the 1961 Miguel Mila “TMM” cherrywood lamp ($1,100).
La
Cafeti�re
160 Ninth Ave., nr. 20th St.
646-486-0667
la-cafetiere.com
This small shop is crammed full of all things French. Items range from Sabre flatware ($87.50 per place setting) to hand-forged (and incredibly expensive) La Forge de Laguiole knives. It’s also got porcelain tea sets, plus a great selection of candles, vases, trays, and just about anything you’d need to set a table—including the table itself.
La
Terrine
1024 Lexington Ave.,
at 73rd St.
212-988-3366
There's plenty to choose from in this pleasantly crowded shop, which imports French, Italian, and Portuguese ceramics, all of which are hand-painted and chosen with great care. There’s the usual Quimper and Raffaelesco stuff as well as unique patterns from lesser-known talents. Platters and bowls are $65 to $265; five-piece place settings are $85 to $325. When guests inquire about what you’ve selected, La Terrine will send them a printout of your order.
L�ron
804 Madison Ave., at 67th St.
212-753-6700
leron.com
Don’t wait until the week before your shower to register here, because it takes four to sixteen weeks for this store to embroider its custom-made bed, bath, and table linens. Have sheets or towels emblazoned with initials or motifs from your wall coverings.
Linens 'N Things
Call 866-568-7378
or visit lnt.com for
store locations
Practicality is key at this nationwide retailer where couples can register in-store or online for everything from upscale vacuums (Dyson Animal Vacuum; $499) to contemporary cookware sets (Calphalon ten-piece nonstick; $580). Check out their casual china with brand names like Noritake, Mikasa, and Lenox. In-store gift-wrap is free.
Macy's
151 W. 34th St., nr. Broadway
212-695-4400
macys.com
It’s a breeze to choose the things you want at this massive store: Just pick up a scanning gun at the eighth-floor bridal registry and zap away. The Cellar, in the basement, has all kinds of kitchen stuff—high-end items (Calphalon cookware is about $495 for a set of seven) as well as lower-priced versions. Store-brand pots and pans (called Tools of the Trade, ranging from $100 to $180 for a set of eighteen) are very well made. Upstairs, there’s china, bedding from Ralph, DKNY, Calvin, and much more.
The
Metropolitan Museum of Art Store
Visit metmuseum.org/store
for locations
These stores sell posters, jewelry, tableware, stained glass, and statues inspired by the museum’s collections. A personal shopper can assist you with your registry. You might like the Tiffany Magnolia frame ($95), the rose teapot ($48.74), or the tulip bowl ($60).
Michael
C. Fina
545 Fifth Ave., at 45th St.
212-557-2500
michaelcfina.com
This third-generation shop is a favorite among couples; it has more than 5,000 patterns of china, drinkware, and flatware, from basic Lenox to Baccarat and Waterford. Appointments are available but not required; you can register online if you prefer.
Moss
146 Greene St., at Houston St.
212-204-7100
mossregistry.com
Murray Moss’s temple to cutting-edge design sells nothing resembling ordinary household objects. Choose from offbeat pieces like the Cellula, a four-foot aluminum-and-Swarovski-crystal chandelier ($2,390), or the muslin-thin Lobmeyr crystal champagne flutes ($600 for a set of six). Register online to become familiar with the Website; appointments are suggested.
Mr.
Pink, Inc.
223 W. 16th St., nr. Seventh Ave.
646-486-4147
mrpinkinc.com
Perk up your pad with mint-condition vintage barware and Fire King china from this cool little shop. Look for “Love Is” cartoon-character glasses from the seventies ($10–$15), chic old cocktail shakers ($65–$195), and watermelon salt-and-pepper shakers ($24).
Nicole
Farhi
10 E. 60th St., nr. Madison Ave.
212-223-8811
75 Ninth Ave., at 16th St.
646-638-0115
nicolefarhi.com
Farhi's small but exquisite line of tableware and linens is based on organic tones, shapes, and textures, and it’s a terrific option if you’re looking for an unusual, well-edited registry. Handcrafted Italian glass vessels shaped like conch shells ($485) are standouts, as are all the divine wool and cashmere throws and pillows.
Pier 1 Imports
1550 Third Ave., at 87th St.
212-987-1746
71 Fifth Ave., at 15th St.
212-206-1911
pier1.com
It may not be the place to splurge on super-luxe items, but this well-stocked national chain offers reasonable alternatives to some of the more upscale stores. You�ll find everything from bed frames ($75�$250) to club chairs ($475 and up) and all manner of knickknacks for the home, especially in wicker. Their online registry is excellent and easy to use.
Porthault
Linens
18 E. 69th St., nr. Madison Ave.
212-688-1660
dporthault.fr
New York brides swear by this French shop’s statusy table and bed linens. But don’t count on immediate service—if your items aren’t in stock, you’ll have to wait ten to twelve weeks for a delivery from Paris. Floral-print sheets start at about $1,400 for a queen set; hand-scalloped or embroidered custom-made ones are from $2,000.
Photographed by Kenneth Chen. |
