Top Wedding Registry Picks for Dining and Entertaining

Love to entertain? These wedding registry picks will score any party host major style points.

A Wine Fridge

Calling all oenophiles, if you plan on amassing a wine collection, register for an electric wine fridge that you can bring with you if you move

Cuisinart 16-bottle wine cellar, $200, CrateandBarrel.com

A Coaster Set

Keep your coffee table looking its best by adding a couple of coaster sets to your registry. Monogrammed ones make great engagement gifts.

Thirstystone desert sand coasters, $24/set of 4, Amazon.com

A Set of Salt and Pepper Shakers

There's no excuse for a grocery-store package of salt or pepper on the table; register for a handsome set you can use for both casual and formal occasions.

Monterey salt and pepper shaker set, $13, CrateandBarrel.com

Serving Bowls

You'll need serving bowls for side dishes; register for at least two so you'll be prepared to serve a full meal.

Portmeirion Sophie Conran bowl, from $40, Macys.com

Everyday Flatware

Coordinate your everyday flatware with your casual dinnerware. Register for 12 place settings and look for stainless-steel, dishwasher-safe options.

Kenton 20-piece flatware set, $130, CrateandBarrel.com

Formal Flatware

Even if you don't do it today, someday you'll likely be hosting holidays and formal gatherings. Register for 12 place settings of formal flatware, which are usually sold in five-piece place settings.

Reed & Barton Allora 5-piece place setting, $100, Macys.com

Steak Knives

Steak knives are usually sold in sets of four, six or eight, but you'll want to register for 12 in total. Look for nonserrated blades for cutting meat.

Wusthof 9-piece gourmet steak knife set, $130, CrateandBarrel.com

Serving Platters

Register for at least two serving platters; here you can be a little more adventurous and choose something with a pattern or made of a material you love, like acacia wood.

Acacia wood platter, $17, CrateandBarrel.com

A Cream & Sugar Set

A matching set for cream and sugar will come in handy if you plan on serving coffee or tea when entertaining. These usually inexpensive sets make great shower gifts.

Embossed Cream and Sugar, $17, CrateandBarrel.com

A Salad Bowl and Servers

Unlike some serving bowls, salad bowls are designed for easy tossing. Register for a salad bowl and a pair of servers that you can use for both casual and formal dinners.

The Cellar Serveware acacia wood 3-piece salad set, $72, Macys.com

Casual Dinnerware

This is the dinnerware you'll use every day, so choose something you won't tire of quickly (white is a classic choice) and register for at least a dozen place settings. Look for plates that are dishwasher- and microwave-safe for maximum versatility.

Verge 16-piece dinnerware set, $90, CrateandBarrel.com

Formal Dinnerware

Choose a timeless pattern that will mix and match well with your everyday dinnerware and register for a dozen place settings.

Mikasa Wedding Ring 5-piece place setting, $40, Walmart.com

A Butter Dish

There will be times when you want to serve butter on the table during dinner, and a covered butter dish is the proper vessel for serving it.

Waterford Lismore covered butter dish, $155, Macys.com

Place Mats

Placemats are great for everyday dining and casual meals. Register for a dozen so you'll have enough for a crowd. Placemats are also a great way to include seasonality on your table, so consider summer or holiday versions as well.

Chilewich platinum basketweave placemat, $12, CrateandBarrel.com

Tablecloths

You may dine off of paper plates 364 days of the year, but for that special occasion, a tablecloth is a must. Register for at least one, and be sure to measure your table to make sure it will fit!

Multi floral tablecloth, $12, Target.com