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We've long been fans of Michael Aram's metalwork. Now we have a new obsession: his dinnerware. The Black Orchid pattern is much like the other pieces he's known for—inspired by nature, striking, stylish, and, dare we say, mysterious. The hothouse flower pared down to black and white loses none of the detail or its sultry appeal. It may also be the most masculine floral pattern we've ever seen, so it shouldn't be hard to get your groom on board.

"Black Orchid," 5-piece place setting for $155, Michael Aram

—Joyce Bautista

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The soft colors and painterly look of Wedgwood's Butterfly Bloom reminds us of an impressionist painting, and the uneven edges add to the Monet vibe with their slight undulation. While the pattern is a little more restrained on the dinner and salad plates, the all-over coverage on the cup and saucer would make tea time a whimsical ritual.

"Butterfly Bloom," 5-piece place setting for $230, Wedgwood

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Founded in 1815, Royal Doulton has always been proud of its English heritage and its distinctly English look, from very formal, ornate gold-rimmed patterns to its fun simple
dinnerware. We especially like the Royal Albert New Country Roses Blue, which features a playfully askew crown. This is the china we imagine Kate Middleton likes to sip her tea out of when she's with her girls, enjoying a sticky-toffee pudding.

"Royal Albert New Country Roses Blue," 5-piece place setting for $115, Royal Doulton

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The dinnerware designed by Monique Lhuillier for Waterford recalls the classic, subtle, elegant details of her coveted wedding dresses. We especially love Sunday Rose, with its simple rose pattern and elegant forms—a lovely alternative to the usual white china with platinum band.

"Sunday Rose", 5-piece place setting for $140, Monique Lhuillier for Waterford

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Wedding registry gifts aside, attending a friend or family member's big day gets pricey fast. There are travel and hotel expenses to contend with, money for the sitter, the cost of the bachelorette bash (if you're part of the bridal party), and more. Factor in the gift itself (plus the wedding-themed wrapping paper, because who keeps that around?) and you're looking at spending small fortune.

Sure, you and your hubby-to-be have made guests' lives easier by assembling a wedding registry wish list, but it's important to remember that not every guest is in a position to shell out for the Egyptian cotton sheet set or standing mixer of your dreams. To ensure that guests know what you really want is their presence and well wishes on your wedding day—and that the gift is just a wonderful bonus—register for items at a variety of price points to accommodate every budget. Below are four gifts ideas selected by Target design partner and celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis that guests can either go halfsies on, or comfortably purchase on their own.

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$25 and under. "Don't forget to include smaller, lower-priced items, such as glasses and bath coordinates, in your registry. You can find a number of sophisticated drinkware sets for under $25 at Target. Look for a set that includes two different glass sizes to get the best value."

8-piece Threshold glassware set, $19.92, Target

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$26-$50. "Whether you are an avid cook or are just learning, kitchen appliances and baking supplies are staples in every household. A hand mixer makes baking easy and is a fun way to add a pop of color to your kitchen essentials."

Kitchenaid hand mixer in flamingo, $39.99, Target

"I also recommend registering for sets, such as my 5-piece bakeware set so you'll have what you need no matter what you're making."

Giada De Laurentiis for Target 5-piece bakeware set, $41.71, Target

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$51-$75. "Your wedding registry is a great time to merge your individual styles into one. Look for pieces that have a little bit of both of you. The Threshold Cambridge dinnerware set is a great option because it offers a classic style with a bold color."

Threshold 16-piece Cambridge dinnerware set, $59.99, Target

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$76-$100. "Grills, whether an indoor or outdoor, are a fun addition to a registry. While it may not be the most conventional wedding gift, it is something you and your fiancé will enjoy for years to come."

One Touch Weber grill, $99.99, Target

—Lauren Frankfort

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Whether you're rooting for the Baltimore Ravens, the San Francisco 49ers or just want a surprise Beyonce-Jay Z halftime duet (put us in that category!), Super Bowl XLVII is the perfect excuse to put on your fat pants and have the gang over. To secure your status as the host with the most (and throw the biggest and best bash in town), stock up on entertaining essentials like a genius wine chiller, super simple corn popper, and more. Newly engaged? Add 'em to your registry check list and you'll be ready for the big game next year!

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Creating your wedding registry isn't just about compiling a wishlist of home essentials. This is also the perfect time to discover your style as a couple, talk about your entertaining priorities, and gear up for life after "I do." "Your registry is important, but it's also a chance to have fun and learn some new things about your fiancé!" says Target design partner and celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis. To make sure you're equipped—and that your guests have a variety of gift options for all of your wedding-related events—we asked Giada to share her tips for having a super successful wedding registry experience. Here, her five tricks for making sure you get gifts you love and will use for a lifetime.

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While we can't help you and your groom agree on a china pattern, we can help you figure out exactly what needs to be on your wedding registry checklist. Since you're bound to forget a towel or two (and more), we consulted Kristy Welker, a Target spokesperson and wedding registry guru, to come to the rescue and give us the inside scoop about the items couples most commonly forget to register for (like gift cards—genius!) but shouldn't. "A gift card will come in handy when unexpected things pop up," says Welker. "It'll be nice to have some extra cash available for future purchases at your favorite store." Get out your wedding registry list and add these items ASAP.

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Bridal registries are like financial portfolios in that strength is directly correlated to diversity. While French linen runners and bejeweled dinnerware are perfectly legitimate additions to your wedding wish-list, it's important not to neglect unexpectedly useful gifts that will play a big role in shaping your everyday lifestyle.

Thus we bring you our list of the best registry workhorses, which you're guaranteed to use day in and day out. Trust us—they're time-tested and editor-approved!

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Cast-Iron Dutch Oven
"It seemed like overkill to me—bulky, really heavy—when we first got it, but we've used this pot almost every single day of our marriage (and it's still going strong)!" —Myles McDonnell, Copy Chief

Lodge 7.5-Quart Cast-Iron Dutch Oven, $87.99, Target

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Glass Mixing Bowls
"I use them every day, for mixing the sauce for the fish, or anything else." —Rachel Leonard, Fashion Director

Anchor Hocking Nested Mixing Bowls, $13.99 for set of four, Target

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Stemless Wine Glasses
"We use these Merlot tumblers every Friday night, to celebrate a hard work week! Bottle of wine, takeout, and reality TV equals bliss." —Jacqueline Gifford, Travel Editor

Riedel "Vivant" Merlot Tumblers, $19.99 for set of two, Target

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KitchenAid Stand Mixer
"It's like a piece of exercise equipment—for some, it's a constant reminder of good intentions but failed attempts. But for me, it has awakened my inner baker. And the cakes, cookies, and pastries that I make using it has my husband swearing that he's the luckiest man on earth." —Joyce Bautista, Executive Managing Editor

KitchenAid "Artisan" 5-Quart Stand Mixer, $349.99, Target

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Waffle Maker
"I know everyone says that single use kitchen items are a waste of space, but my husband I love our waffle maker. This one makes adorable heart-shaped waffles that are perfect for breakfast in bed." —Lisa Gooder, Director of Digital Content

Euro Cuisine "Heart Design" Waffle Maker, $41.99, Target

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Santoku Knife
"Never underestimate the importance of a good knife. This santoku is my go-to for nearly all my slicing and dicing requirements because it has a powerful blade that cuts easily through hard and soft surfaces with ease." —Jennifer Condon, Registry & Style Editor

JA Henckels "Forged Premio" 7-inch Santoku Knife, $32.99, Target

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Wooden Hangers
"SO not glamorous, but I can't tell you how much pleasure it brings me to peer into a closet each morning and have not a single plastic hanger anywhere in sight! Pure marital bliss." —Anne-Marie Scali, Web Editor

Cedar Garment Hangers, $13.50 for pack of four, Target

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What should you add to your wedding registry? New York City-based home-style guru John Derian has more than a few beautiful ideas. His top picks for newlyweds include rustic serving pieces, vibrant Moroccan tea glasses, and a barrage of rich patterns that are sure to make your new home a little more lovely.

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"The pleasures of the table, and of life, are infinite—toujours bon appétit!" Those are the words made famous by American chef Julia Child, a woman who knew a thing or two about preparing the perfect setting for any meal. The above arrangement incorporates varied examples of glassware, although if you're nervous around such a delicate tabletop, check out a range of other home and registry ideas in our slideshow of festive table settings.

Front row, from left to right: Glasses, "Distinct Patterned," $125 for a set of six, MoMA Design Store; Small gold goblet, "Emerson," $84, Juliska, available at Bergdorf Goodman, 212-872-2844; Vase, "Rose" 12-inch, $400, Orrefors

Second row, from left to right: Glass plates, Fog gray "Twilight," $23 each, Roost; info@roostco.com; Teapot, "Tibet" hand-blown glass, $290, Mariage Frères; Martini glass, "Lismore," $185 for a set of two, Waterford

Third row, from left to right: Bud vase, "Chelsea Plaza," $60, Kate Spade New York, available at Lenox; Martini pitcher, "Lismore Diamond" (comes with stirrer), $250, Waterford

Back row, from left to right: Cake plate, "Organics" large footed, $115, Lenox; Vase, "Love Knots" 10-inch, $75, Vera Wang Wedgwood; Large bowl, "Corinth," $295, Simon Pearce; Treat pedestal, "Bent Light," $148, and pitcher, "Tackety" round, $78, BHLDN; Rose bowl, "Larabee Dot," $150, Kate Spade New York, available at Lenox; Flute glass, "Paloma," $11, Crate & Barrel

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Tomorrow's July 4th celebrations will see gatherings of friends and families, displays of fireworks, and lots and lots of good old-fashioned American barbecue. Hot dogs, hamburgers and hearty vegetables like portobellos are grill standbys, but they're not particularly original and certainly don't take advantage of beautiful summer produce.

Enter a clever new addition to your grilling resume: a pizza from bloggers Love & Lemons that's topped with ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs and plenty of bubbling mozzarella cheese. For those of you new to the barbecue scene, we're pairing it with registry picks for everything from a portable grill-and-herb-planter duo to an acacia wood pizza peel. Happy grilling!

RECIPE

Dough (make your own, or purchase from your favorite local pizza parlor or grocery store)
Garlic oil for brushing dough (1 clove of garlic + 1/2 cup olive oil)
Fresh mozzarella cheese (if vegan use Daiya or go cheese-less)
Sliced tomatoes (1-2 small tomatoes per pizza)
Fresh herbs of your choice

Recipe courtesy of Jeanine Donofrio and Jack Mathews of Love & Lemons. Visit Love & Lemons for preparation instructions.

REGISTRY ITEMS

Black + Blum barbecue and herb garden in one
Lack of outdoor space or an aversion to a grill's aesthetic is no excuse for not participating in this American summertime cooking ritual. Black + Blum makes an ingenious terra cotta herb garden and barbecue combo that will cook your pizza—and top it too!
"Hot-pot" BBQ, $124, Black + Blum

Weber charcoal grill
A traditional charcoal kettle grill is a terrific investment for newlyweds. Its low price point and portability are perfect for young couples on the move, though a hefty 18.5" in diameter of cooking space leaves plenty of room for multiple personal pizzas. This version's hinged grate makes cooking over indirect heat easier, and a special ash catcher speeds cleanup.
"One-Touch Gold" 18.5-inch charcoal kettle grill, $129.70, The Home Depot

Viking gas grill
Are you already a homeowner or a grilling maestro in your own right? Consider investing in a stainless steel gas grill. Viking offers models powered by either natural gas or propane, and they can be placed upon rolling carts or built into an existing outdoor kitchen. Special features include a built-in thermometer to track temperature and a "Gourmet Glo" infrared burner creates perfectly-cooked rotisserie meats.
"300 Series" 36-inch stainless steel gas grill, Viking (see local dealer for prices)

Pizza Que grill stone
High and even heat is the key to creating pizza with a crispy crust and bubbling cheese. While pizza can certainly be cooked directly on the grates for a nice char and smokey flavor (as Love & Lemons recommends), a pizza stone made especially for the grill ensures even cooking and helps simulate the effects of a real wood-fired oven.
Grill stone, $99.95, Williams-Sonoma

Ironwood Gourmet pizza peel
Pizza peels are multipurpose specialty tools. They lay down dough on a grate or stone in a single layer, keep hands and arms away from the high heat needed to cook pizza, and allow you to pick up an entire pie with ease. This acacia version is beautiful enough to use for serving, too.
Pizza peel, $25, Ironwood Gourmet

Zyliss pizza slicer
Pizza wheels are notoriously incapable of actually cutting a pie at home. Keep things simple with this palm-held version. An ergonomic handle intended for your palm allows for a comfortable grip and maximum leverage when slicing into a crispy pie. Plus, unlike many kitchen tools, it's intended for both righties and lefties.
Palm-held pizza slicer, $11.99, Target

Hen House Linens apron
Cooking with a grill in the great outdoors can lead to a hefty mess, but aprons are notoriously unfashionable outfit additions. These unique aprons come in a variety of modern, fun prints and won't fade after repeat trips through the washing machine.
Cook's apron, $28, Hen House Linens

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A great meal—for 2 or 12—starts with the setting. When registering, load up on personality-packed items that will set the stage for festive dinner parties and lively conversations for years to come. For a vibrant look that's not too busy, for example, pair sleek white dinnerware with colorful linens and accents in complementary hues, as seen above.

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When it comes to registering for wedding gifts, we're asked the same question all the time: Can't we just ask for cash? For couples who already co-habitate—or have lived on their own long enough to have all the appliances and bath towels they could possibly need—it's a completely legitimate query. But there's something about adding "cash gifts preferred" to your invites that just feels, well, wrong.

For the bride whose priority is saving up for a gorgeous place to keep all the fabulous homewares she already owns, consider registering with Hatch My House. This online service allows guests to "purchase" everything from roofing to windows to table lamps with the understanding that their monetary gifts will go toward a future down payment, home renovation, or home decor. (In other words, no one is actually buying the roof over your head—they're just symbolically purchasing a part of your new pad.) The variety of "items" available for purchase allows you to offer guests a wide range of price points and also adds to the feeling that their gift is meaningful, personal, and an investment in your future.

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Last week brought the official first day of summer, and with it temperatures that soared into the mid-nineties. Our last installment of sub-zero sweets couldn't be more appropriate for this weather and the season: fresh strawberries are blended with specks of vanilla bean and cold cream to create a genuine churned ice cream. Reluctant to invest in an ice cream maker? Our picks below prove that churns don't have to be large or expensive to produce the perfect cone or bowl.

RECIPE

2 1/8 cups whole milk
5/8 cup (or 4.9 ounces) heavy cream
2 tablespoons glucose
3/4 cup sugar
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
1/2 cup (about 6 large eggs) egg yolk
1 1/8 cups strawberries, hulled and diced
1/4 cup sugar

Recipe courtesy of Aran Goyoaga of Cannelle et Vanille. Visit Cannelle et Vanille for preparation instructions.

Photo: Courtesy of Aran Goyoaga

REGISTRY ITEMS

Hamilton Beach single-serve ice cream maker
A single-serve ice cream maker is the perfect solution for couples that are low on space and looking to prep small amounts of this delicious treat. Hamilton Beach's version is cordless, comes in a variety of pastel hues, and whips up batches of ice cream in under 20 minutes.
"Half Pint" soft-serve ice cream maker, $24.99, Hamilton Beach

KitchenAid stand mixer attachment
KitchenAid stand mixers are one of the most popular registry items out there. Why not tack on this ingenious attachment, which makes up to 2 quarts of fresh, frozen treats? It's a low-impact investment with a very big reward.
Ice cream maker stand mixer attachment, $99.99, Kitchenaid

Cuisinart ice cream maker
If you're taking the plunge into full-on churned bliss, this is the ice cream maker for you. The double-insulated freezer bowl yields professional-tasting results, while the large spout on the easy-lock lid accommodates any kind of mix-in you can imagine.
"ICE-21" frozen yogurt, ice cream and sorbet maker, $59.95, Cuisinart

Zeroll ice cream scoop
For scooped perfection, rely on this classic designed in 1935. The aluminum body self-defrosts and prevents sticking.
Ice cream scoop, $20, MoMA

Cuisipro Scoop and Stack
This ergonomic, dishwasher-safe tool creates stackable scoops that are perfect for everything from a towering waffle cone to extra-rich chipwiches.
"Scoop and Stack" ice cream scoop, $14.32, Amazon

Virginia Sin porcelain ice cream cones
Put your "Scoop and Stack" to good use with these whimsical and reusable ice cream cone look-alikes.
"Low-Carb" ice cream cones, $18 each, Cube Marketplace

DVF Home martini glass
Cannelle et Vanille paired her homemade ice cream with berries and citrus-flavored sparkling water for a refreshing take on a traditional float. We suggest you do the same with this textured (martini) glass that holds everything from a cocktail to an ice cream float with flair.
"Twirl" martini glass, $23, DVF Home

Anthropologie gingham teaspoons
Capture the essence of summer by scooping up your creation with these cheerful gingham-patterned teaspoons.
"Checkered" teaspoons, $24 for four, Anthropologie

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