Building a wedding registry is one of the most personal and meaningful parts of wedding planning — and it deserves more thought than a quick scan through a big-box store. At Home for Entertaining, we believe a great registry tells the story of how you live, how you gather, and what you value at your table. From artisan barware and handcrafted ceramic pieces to outdoor melamine perfect for North Carolina summers, we've put together a guide to the registry categories most couples overlook — and the specific pieces worth building a home around. Come find out why a thoughtfully curated registry is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself and the people who love you.

Bridal shower registries have evolved from traditional lists filled with rarely used fine china to more practical, everyday essentials and entertaining pieces. Forget your grandmother’s approach to making a registry: couples can now focus on adding things they will genuinely use and enjoy.