Wedding Wednesday: Registering For Dinnerware

Have you noticed? Couples rarely register for china anymore. I suggest, after years of entertaining, that a young couple selects two different types of dishes: 1) a casual set that works well with your kitchen colors and style, and 2) a more elevated style for entertaining. Something different from the everyday fare will be fun to own. It doesn't have to be china. Don't worry so much about the prices, your guests want to give you something nice. Here's inspiration!

CB2 Dinnerware

One set features a marble pattern in black and white. The other set is white trimmed in charcoal. Both are sophisticated, affordable, and pair well together. Don't be afraid to mix and match.

CB2 Registry

Swirl Dinnerware   Caviar White Clay Dinnerware

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Crate and Barrel Dinnerware

If you like simplicity with a touch of elegance, these two patterns work for casual or something a bit more dressy. Best of all they work nicely together.

Maison Gold Rim Dishes    Staccato Dinnerware

Crate and Barrel Registry

Williams Sonoma Dinnerware

For the creative couple. These dish styles offer modern flair with a whimsical vibe.  Love both patterns, The white rectangle style is a great every day option. The Bee style just is fun with a touch of gold glam.

Honeycomb Dinnerware

Apilco Zen Porcelain Dinnerware Collection

Williams Sonoma Registry

Viva Terra Dinnerware

If you are looking for handmade, recycled and unique, look no further. Viva Terra's dishes are just beautiful! Loving the organic shapes! Both of these styles are a chic choice for a couple who wants a neutral tone.

Golwe Ceramic Dinnerware Collection

Recycled Glass Collection (in 5 colors)

Target Dinnerware

Both of these sets offer a modern vibe. The white trimmed in geometrics would be a great 2nd set for your entertaining pleasure.

222 Fifth 12pc Snow Forest Dinnerware Set 

Noritake City Dawn Place Setting

Target Wedding Registry

Etsy Porcelain Dinnerware
Etsy is a fabulous marketplace for a wedding registry. So many unique handmade items! These two patterns work wonderfully together for everyday or for company.

Black Porcelain Dinnerware Set

ARRIA Black and White Square Dinnerware Set

Wedding Registry

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Wedding Wednesday: Technicolor Celebrations

Spooky-Stylish Halloween Decor

( Via: Vogue )

If plastic pumpkins and paper skeletons aren't your idea of proper party provisions, don't worry. You can leave the kitsch for the kiddos and elevate your party for a haute Halloween. All you need is a few good pieces like glazed black dishes, golden skulls and a big imagination. Here's a few ideas to channel your dark side. 

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Flickering Flameless Candle

These are the very best flameless candles I have found. No worries about catching your guest witch costumes on fire! Love the black creepy chic crocodile.
Pottery Barn 

Velvet and Sequin Pumpkins
Here are your co-hosts for your elegant Halloween dinner party. Now on sale at
Pier One Imports  

Moonrock Dinnerware 

I actually own black dishes. I don't find them spooky at all, but they would be ever so perfect for a Halloween dinner. I love the meteoric vibe of these. They feature a beautiful glaze. As dishes go, these are not too too expensive. Click link for an enlarged view. Sold exclusively at 

CB2  

Dia de los Muertos Plates

Looking for a little more color? Add these salad/dessert plates to your tablescape. Fun stacked on a buffet, as well.

World Market

Skull Votive

Prop these stylish skulls at each place setting or all around your space. Chic in crystal, these haute heads come in every color on the moon.

Kosta Boda 

Cobwebs
A very inexpensive way to get the spooky look at home. Buy these webs, at this price, by the dozens. Think about covering a black tablecloth with these for a diabolical dinner party. 
Shindigz 

D.L. & Company Brass Paperweight

Large and in charge. This 8 inch brass skull is bad to the bone. 
Barneys   

Connor Engraved Place Card
So that there are no surprise guests, give all of your ghosts and goblins a place of their own. These haute and haunted cards feature a hand stamped gold skull motif.
Barneys 

L'Objet Spider Ornament
If your entertaining budget is a healthy one, buy these in multiples to hang from the chandelier.  Then at the end of the evening, gift each guest with one. 
Neiman Marcus 

MacKenzie-Childs Taper Set
Now this is how to cast an elegant light on Halloween! Perfect as your hostess gift, too.
Neiman Marcus  

Bat Mobile

Proof that Halloween decor can be minimally chic and really cool looking. Made in Denmark of super heavy card stock, these bats will be welcome guests at your shindig.

Food52 

Macabre Heartthrob Glass Marker Set
Heads will roll if the drinks get mixed up. Stylish skulls make for chic cocktails!
Mod Cloth 

Textured Glass Vases
These inexpensive vases will look like a million on Halloween or any other special night.
H & M

Cocktail Candy Party
Frightfully delightful! This party pack includes Signature Champagne Bears made with real Dom Perignon, Sweeet and Sour all natural Peach Bellinis, and Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels. Serves 40 -60 people and includes Treat Bags. How fun!
Sugarfina

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