Crate and Barrel Wedding RegistryOne of the fun tasks for the bride and groom-to-be is to select items for their gift registry that will help them entertain guests at their new home. The number of items can be overwhelming but through the Crate and Barrel wedding registry, they have organized sections to choose from for wedding registries. Here are some fun and practical suggestions for entertaining housewares.

For the couple ready to spend time in the kitchen, there’s a wealth of cookbooks to choose from. One of the all-time classic and comprehensive cookbooks is the “Joy of Cooking” ($35). This is a cooking bible for many kitchens.

The “Cheese and Wine” cookbook ($24.95) is a good choice for cooks of all levels. It includes 70 suggested wine and cheese pairings, different cheese courses and party ideas.



Now that you have some recipes to try, it’s time to have a party. Guests will arrive with bottles of wine and some can be placed in the Party Beverage Server ($69.95). Made of leak proof stainless steel, this shiny tub can hold numerous drinks and ice.

Crate and Barrel Wedding RegistryEveryone loves to come to a party and have snacks. The set of 12 Appetizer Plates ($22.95) in white porcelain are the perfect size for small bites. They can also be used as plates for desserts.

The travel-loving couple will enjoy the Set of 6 Travel Plates ($24.95). Paris, New York, Tokyo, Barcelona, Venice and London each have their own multi-colored 6” plate. These can be used for different meals and snacks and will spur lots of travel conversation among the group. 

To complete your entertaining, serve some freshly brewed coffee in the 18 oz. diner-style Coffee Mugs ($5.95). With an embossed “Coffee” printed in a classic typeface, it evokes coffee shop comfort with plenty of room for cream and sugar. These mugs are dishwasher and microwave safe.

In addition to its great products, Crate and Barrel’s wedding registry offers numerous benefits including coast to coast stores and a great Web site that will let you update your registry at any time. If you’re new to entertaining and have some questions on what to buy, speak with one of the dedicated registry experts for answers before and after your wedding.

For the organized couple, there’s free personal wedding Web sites through weddingchannel.com. You can share your gift registry; tell visitors how you met each other and use the site as a venue for wedding details.