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Wedding Registry Ideas for Morning, Noon, and Night

Wedding Registry Ideas for Morning, Noon, and Night

July 27, 2011

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When it comes to putting together your wish list, choose items that will make every day special.

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In the Morning: Nelson Ball Clock

The best kinds of wedding presents are items that can be used morning, noon, and night, and that's just what you'll find on these pages. Everything -- a genius toaster, comfy lounge chair, heavenly set of sheets -- was made for daily living.

The Nelson ball clock (highbrowfurniture.com via MyRegistry.com) has a cool shape and a funny history: At a party in the late 1940s, designers George Nelson, Isamu Noguchi, Irving Harper, and Buckminster Fuller were sketching when one of them came up with this concept. The next day, however, no one could remember who'd drawn it. Ultimately, Nelson got the credit.

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In the Morning: Place Setting

Rise and shine with pieces you'll rely on as much as you do your trusty alarm clock.

Donna Karan Lenox's "Matte and Shine" dinnerware (neimanmarcus.com) has a fashionable finish that's shiny and smooth on the inside and flat along the rims.

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In the Morning: French Press

The shape of Nick Munro's "Bistro Coffeetiere" French press (michaelcfina.com) was inspired by the designer's love of penguins.

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In the Morning: Coffee Mugs

Crate & Barrel's "Dip" mugs (crateandbarrel.com) are oversize for serious sipping -- and they're dishwasher- and microwave-safe.

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In the Morning: Tumblers

Hand-painted stripes bring a dash of color to these Lobmeyr tumblers (kneenandco.com).

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In the Morning: Porcelain Juicer

The Sophie Conran porcelain juicer (conranusa.com) is all you need to squeeze, strain, and pour the perfect glass of OJ.

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In the Morning: Flatware

Georg Jensen's "Mitra Matte" flatware (michaelcfina.com) was designed in 1941 to mimic the elongated shape of a bishop's headdress.

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In the Morning: Bath Towels

Spun from impossibly plush Turkish cotton terry, the Pottery Barn "PB Classic" towels (potterybarn.com) are super absorbent.

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In the Morning: Toaster

The clear sides of the Magimix by Robot-Coupe "Vision" toaster (williams-sonoma.com) ensure that you'll never be met by blackened bread again.

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In the Morning: Bowls

When you fill Bernardaud's "Geraldine's" bowls (800-884-7775) with liquid, the outline of an animal, such as the cat shown at left, magically appears.

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During the Day: Panini Press and Grill

While away an entire afternoon with a few of your new favorite things: a good book, great music, a chair to kick back in, and something soft to curl up with when nap time strikes.

To upgrade lunch, toast a sandwich or cook up some vegetables with Le Creuset's panini press and grill (bedbathandbeyond.com).

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During the Day: Classic Novels

The beloved tomes in the Penguin Classics Hardcover Collection (us.penguingroup.com via MyRegistry.com), which includes "Jane Eyre" and "The Odyssey," are all beautifully bound. Give them prime placement on your bookshelf.

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During the Day: Carafe

With Fferrone Design Revolution's carafe (kneenandco.com) at the ready, you can stay hydrated the Earth-friendly way.

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During the Day: Throw Blanket

Drape Sferra's "Bristol" throw (sferra.com) over the back of your couch, and wrap up in its cozy alpaca and pima-cotton blend whenever you feel a chill.

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During the Day: Lounge Chair

The classic Eames lounge chair (highbrowfurniture.com via MyRegistry.com) is deceptively comfortable and comes in 10 colors.

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During the Day: iPod/iPhone Dock

Plug your iPod into Geneva Sound's "S" iPod/iPhone dock (conranusa.com) to play music or charge it up. The dock also features a clock radio.

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During the Day: Vase

All fluid lines and angles, Frank Gehry's "Torque" vase (tiffany.com) fits in with any decor.

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During the Day: Teacups and Saucers

Crate & Barrel's glass teacups and saucers (crateandbarrel.com) may look delicate, but they're dishwasher- and microwave-safe.

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During the Day: Pillows

Bottega Veneta's signature woven pattern pops on their "Intrecciato" pillows (bottegaveneta.com via MyRegistry.com).

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At Night: Dinnerware

No matter how you spend your evenings -- with takeout for two and a bottle of wine, or serving supper on fine china to a crowd -- these practical indulgences will make each one feel special.

The scalloped pattern on Kate Spade New York's "Trimble Place" dinnerware (macys.com) brings a little whimsy to bone china -- and your table.

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At Night: Champagne Cups

In a sea of flute choices, Lobmeyr's "Polka" hand-blown crystal champagne cups (kneenandco.com) really stand out.

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At Night: Wood-Grain Picture Frame

A faux-bois effect enhances the stainless steel finish of Michael Aram for Waterford's "Wood Grain" frame (bloomingdales.com).

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At Night: Candleholders

Baccarat's "Intangible Collection" candleholders (baccarat.com) make one thing crystal clear: These are not your grandma's sticks.

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At Night: Champagne Bucket

The Ercuis "Attraction" champagne bucket (Bergdorf Goodman, 888-774-2424) has a spare design that will never go out of style.

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At Night: Linen Napkins

Vietri's "Greek Key" linen napkins (vietri.com) are pretty and reusable.

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At Night: Sheets

Bedding should be crisp, wrinkle resistant, and comfortable. These Martha Stewart Collection 400-thread-count sheets (macys.com) are all of the above.

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At Night: Flatware

Christofle's silver-plate "By" flatware (christofle.com) is the ideal fusion of classic and contemporary.

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At Night: Carafe

Keep the Helle Damkjaer by Georg Jensen carafe (michaelcfina.com) on your bedside table for a midnight sip.

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At Night: Bone-China Jug

This striking, goes-with-everything, bone-china jug by Jasper Conran at Wedgwood (macys.com) will never go out of style.

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At Night: Crystal Glasses

Serve wine, water, or beer in these delicately patterned handblown crystal "Calypso" goblets by William Yeoward (bloomingdales.com).

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At Night: Bell-Shaped Vases

Each of these handblown Bohemian glass pieces by Hoffmann (neuegalerie.org) is available in cobalt, crystal, emerald, or rose.

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Wedding Registry Ideas for Morning, Noon, and Night

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In the Morning: French Press

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In the Morning: Coffee Mugs

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In the Morning: Tumblers

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In the Morning: Porcelain Juicer

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In the Morning: Flatware

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In the Morning: Bath Towels

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In the Morning: Toaster

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In the Morning: Bowls

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During the Day: Panini Press and Grill

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During the Day: Classic Novels

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During the Day: Carafe

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During the Day: Throw Blanket

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During the Day: Lounge Chair

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During the Day: iPod/iPhone Dock

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During the Day: Vase

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During the Day: Teacups and Saucers

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During the Day: Pillows

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At Night: Dinnerware

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At Night: Champagne Cups

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At Night: Wood-Grain Picture Frame

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At Night: Candleholders

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At Night: Champagne Bucket

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At Night: Linen Napkins

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At Night: Sheets