A Cool LA Couple's Wedding Registry Perfect for Hosting

See more of Amanda and Anderson's wish lists at Bloomingdale's, Gearys, and Williams Sonoma.

Though their home was already well-equipped with everyday pieces, this couple registered for high-end hosting and entertaining items from a variety of retailers. Get ideas from their wish list!

By Nicole Palacios

Photo: Michelle Beller Photography

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Months before their spectacular spring wedding in Beverly Hills, California, Amanda (née Greenberg) and Anderson Jonas began working on their wedding registry. They discussed items they’d both like to add, and it was decided that they would focus on pieces that they wouldn’t have necessarily purchased for themselves. “I had always wanted beautiful china,” expresses the bride.

Admittedly, their home was already well-equipped with everyday dining sets and plenty of appliances and cookware, but they had also found themselves hosting small dinner parties and entertaining at home a bit more. “Anderson would cook amazing food, and I was in charge of decorating the tablescapes, so I wanted pieces that were a little more fun to put out for guests, dinnerware sets, candlesticks, serveware, and more!” she shares.

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Photo by Michelle Beller Photography

“The in-person experience is a memory that I wanted to share with Anderson.”

Waterford Powerscourt vase Gearys wedding registry ideas
“Powerscourt” vase, $1,100 by Waterford; Gearys Beverly Hills

Herend Chinese Bouquet green dinner plate Gearys wedding registry ideas
“Chinese Bouquet” green dinner plate, $175 by Herend; Gearys Beverly Hills

Waterford Lismore Essence white wine glass Gearys wedding registry ideas
Lismore Essence white wine glass, $110 by Waterford; Gearys Beverly Hills

Waterford Lismore Essence decanter Gearys wedding registry ideas
Lismore Essence decanter, $415 by Waterford; Gearys Beverly Hills

Baccarat Mille Nuits wine coaster Bloomingdale’s wedding registry ideas
Mille Nuits wine coaster, $150 by Baccarat; Bloomingdale's

Herend limited edition of 100 Blue Peony ginger jar Gearys wedding registry ideas
Limited edition of 100 “Blue Peony” ginger jar, $7,380 by Herend; Gearys Beverly Hills

Waterford Lismore 6 inch candlesticks Gearys wedding registry ideas
Lismore 6” candlesticks, $270/pair by Waterford; Gearys Beverly Hills

Amanda boasts that her groom has great aesthetic taste, so she wanted to go in person as a couple to their first stop. “Gearys is a Los Angeles retail icon. It’s a really special place to me being from LA and sort of the classic place to register for a wedding,” she confides of visiting the luxury retailer. “The in-person experience is a memory that I wanted to share with Anderson.” The groom reveals that he thought it would be fun to choose china – “And it was!” he says. “I’m from an Irish family, so I also liked looking at the Waterford crystal.”

While at Gearys, the couple added timeless Herend “Chinese Bouquet” green plates, saucers, and tea cups and a variety of Waterford glasses – from goblets to white wine, as well as statement pieces including a Waterford “Powerscourt” vase and Waterford Lismore Essence decanter.

“I cook most of the meals in our home, and I wanted to register for some nice kitchen knives; however, my wife is Greek and it’s not acceptable to ask for or receive a sharp metal gift in Greek culture,” Anderson explains with a smile. “It means you want to hurt the person you give it to, so I had to purchase those knives independently.”

Christofle Perles 7 inch x 9.5 Inch frame Gearys wedding registry ideas
“Perles” 7” x 9.5” frame, $420 by Christofle; Gearys Beverly Hills

Wedgwood Hibiscus sugar bowl Bloomingdale’s wedding registry ideas
“Hibiscus” sugar bowl, $185 by Wedgwood; Bloomingdale's

Juliska Country Estate 9 inch vase in Delft Blue Bloomingdale’s wedding registry ideas
Country Estate 9” vase in Delft Blue, $150 by Juliska; Bloomingdale's

Le Creuset stoneware mugs set Bloomingdale’s wedding registry ideas
Stoneware mugs, $76 (set of four) by Le Creuset; Bloomingdale's

Juliska Provence rattan rectangular tray Bloomingdale’s wedding registry ideas
Provence rattan rectangular tray, $250 by Juliska; Bloomingdale's

Michael Aram White Orchid trivet Bloomingdale’s wedding registry ideas
White Orchid trivet, $110 by Michael Aram; Bloomingdale's

Wedgwood Wonderlust Waterlily three-tier cake stand Bloomingdale’s wedding registry ideas
Wonderlust “Waterlily” three-tier cake stand, $250 by Wedgwood; Bloomingdale's

For the other two retailers, Amanda and Anderson opted to register online. “Bloomingdale’s is pretty iconic as well, so we had to go with them. They carry a lot of the pieces that we needed to complement the china,” describes the bride. “They also carry beautiful bed linens and bath towels that we wanted to upgrade.” The bride and groom decided to add useful Frette “Simple Border” towels, classic Christofle frames for their wedding portraits, a lovely three-tier cake stand from Wedgwood, and décor accent pieces.

Finally, the affianced pair decided to add one more retailer – Williams Sonoma – as an affordable and convenient option for guests to purchase gifts. They selected everyday drinking glasses, a whimsical white trivet, cutting boards, and pretty floral trays to help Amanda’s tablescapes come to life with interesting details. These final additions helped to round out the couple’s registry vision and complemented the pieces they already owned.

Amanda notes that she’s happy with the three retailers they selected for their wish list. “I think we chose the perfect amount. I think having too many options for guests can be overwhelming and you will end up with a mishmash of items, rather than pieces that complement one another,” adds the bride. She admits that the process of registering was “pretty easy and ran smoothly, and we didn’t need to return a single gift!”

The newlyweds are so grateful and feel like they have everything they need for their future together. Anderson thoughtfully adds, “We just had a son, so now it’s about what he needs!” he smiles.

Wedding Registry Tips from Amanda & Anderson

Be within reach.

“Choose items within a wide price range to make gift giving accessible to everyone you invite to your wedding.”

Follow your heart.

“You should just have fun with it. Choose things you love.”

Shop till you drop.

“With all the wedding- planning stresses, use this opportunity for some retail therapy, which you can enjoy together.”

This story was originally published as a Wish List feature in the Winter 2025 issue of Inside Weddings magazine. To order a copy of the Winter 2025 issue, visit our library of Inside Weddings back issues available for purchase. For more ideas, find out what wedding registry items couples often forget and see popular wedding registry items!

Opening photo by Michelle Beller Photography; Planning & Design by Alyson Fox Events; From Real Wedding: A Garden Ceremony + Retro 1960s-Inspired Reception in Beverly Hills