Forget the formal china and matching bath towel sets. Today’s wedding registries are all about items that reflect you: stylish, intentional, maybe a little indulgent—but never boring. Yes, think practical—but also think personal. This guide skips the basics and goes straight to the good stuff—the gifts you’ve had bookmarked for years. From sculptural home décor to hand-blown champagne glasses and luxe grill tools, these are the kinds of things you’ll actually use—and love. Whether you’re the couple that throws dinner parties on a whim or spends Saturday night with a bottle of red and a board game, consider this your cool-couple registry blueprint. There’s something here for every kind of couple—because good taste comes in many forms.
POUF Copenhagen, Gather
Photography: Christian Andersen
For the Cocktail Connoisseurs
For the couple who measures pours with precision, owns at least three bitters, and always has a cold coupe in the freezer. Silver cocktail stirs by artist Heath Wagoner bring a touch of handmade elegance to any negroni or martini moment, while statement glasses—like colored stems from Moser or etched crystal classics from staples like Waterford—make every Friday feel like an occasion. Finish it off with a polished cocktail shaker and marble coasters to match, a brass or stone tool set that’s as functional as it is sculptural, or go all in with a full luxury cocktail set from Lorenzi Milano.
Lorenzi Milano, Soho Home, Waterford
Lorenzi Milano, Heath Wagner, Moser Crystal
For the Homebodies with Taste
When staying in feels like the ultimate luxury, your registry should reflect it. A mohair or cashmere throw—we love the minimalist, yet cozy styles from Lena Rewell—sets the scene, alongside a chic game set like backgammon, chess, or Rummikub that doubles as decor and looks just as good as it plays. For something truly splurge-worthy, consider one of Giobagnara’s over-the-top versions. And to finish it all off, add a candle you wouldn’t normally buy for yourself—something designer like Loewe, or a signature home scent from Diptyque that instantly elevates the mood.
Giobagnara, Lena Rewell, Rabitti 1969
Johnstons of Elgin, Loewe, Dal Negro
For the Dinner Party Duo
with Impeccable Taste
For the couple who treats a dinner party like an art form—and the tablescape as the canvas. Think embroidered linens from brands like Œuvres Sensibles, hand blown glass candlestick holders in sculptural silhouettes from artistans like Stewart Hearn, and a stylish place card planners that help bring your vision to life. Add a splurgy, heirloom-worthy serving bowl into the mix—something substantial enough to hold a salad, a roast, or just endless compliments. And if you're looking for a one-stop shop for all things elevated and unique? Pretty much anything from the site ABASK—a curated destination for collectible objects and design-led pieces—is registry gold!
Oeuvres Sensibles, Oeuvres Sensibles, Not Another Bill
Theresienthal, Maison Balzac, Stewart Hearn
For the Couple Who Lives for a Backyard BBQ
For the couple who treats grilling like a love language and turns casual hangs into all-night affairs. Add a cookbook to your registry—like Third Culture Cooking by Zaynab Issa—for vibrant, heritage-inspired meals worth making together. Quality matters here, so register for pieces that last: a well-made apron set you’ll actually want to wear, premium knives, and cutting boards that can handle the heat. Don’t forget the grill tools—Katto makes beautifully minimal, highly functional sets that are built to last and designed to be used.
Katto, The Newt in Somerset, Katto
Zaynab Issa, Soho Home, Sous Chef
For the Interiors-Obsessed Duo
For the couple whose idea of nesting includes perfectly stacked coffee table books and a vase that doubles as a conversation piece. Now’s the time to register for the beautiful-but-functional pieces that make a space feel lived-in and intentional—think handmade ceramic bowls, sculptural or lacquered trays for corralling candles, keys, or curios, and art books you’ll actually want to flip through. London-based Addison Ross makes lacquer trays in punchy, modern colors, as well as portable lights that add an ambient glow to any shelf or corner. And for something truly special? A wavy Murano glass vase from Venini—equal parts elegant, colorful, and unmistakably luxurious.
Venini, Peter Mikic, Addison Ross
Addison Ross, Studio Ashby, Carlo Moretti
For the Couple Who Never
Says No to Caviar Service
If their idea of casual is chilled Champagne and a tin of Petrossian, this is the registry moment to lean into full-blown decadence. Think vintage-inspired silver serving trays, a silver-plated liqueur and caviar set, and a mother-of-pearl spoon set (naturally). Classic crystal Champagne coupes are a must—but if you want something truly special, opt for hand-blown glasses by designer Alexander Kirkeby, which blur the line between art and object. Round it all out with a luxe caviar cooler for when entertaining goes late. Because indulgence, when done well, is an art form.
Waterford, ABASK, Gohar World
Lorenzi Milano, Alexander Kirkeby, De Vecchi / Abask
